Chicago Racing Events | May 2017
May 6, 2017
Run to Remember
Location: Gold Star Families Memorial and Park, located east of Soldier Field, 1410 South Museum Campus Drive, Chicago (5K Run/Walk)
Soldier Field Stadium Green, 1410 South Museum Campus Drive, Chicago (Junior Jog)
Start Times: 8 a.m. (5K Run/Walk) and 9:30 a.m. (Junior Jog)
Event Beneficiary: Chicago Police Memorial Foundation
Cinco de Miler
Location: Montrose Harbor, Chicago
Start Time: 8:30 a.m.
Event Beneficiary: Gilda's Club Chicago
'Go Run Humboldt Park
Location: Humboldt Park, south of Little Cubs Field, Chicago
Start Time: 9 a.m.
Event Beneficiary: 'Go Run events are free!
'Go Run Warren Park
Location: Warren Park, 6601 North Western Avenue, Chicago
Start Time: 9 a.m.
Event Beneficiary: 'Go Run events are free!
'Go Run Washington Park
Location: Washington Park, Morgan Drive and Russell Drive, Chicago
Start Time: 9 a.m.
Event Beneficiary: 'Go Run events are free!
Superhero Run
Location: West Fullerton Parkway and North Cannon Drive, Chicago
Start Time: 9 a.m.
Event Beneficiary: Cities Project
May 7, 2017
Viking Run for Valor
Location: North Park University, Holmgren Athletic Complex, West Foster Avenue and North Albany Avenue, Chicago
Start Time: 9 a.m.
Event Beneficiaries: This year's Viking Run For Valor will be held in memory of Lieutenant Danny Carbol. All proceeds will be donated in his name to the Ende, Menzer, Walsh & Quinn Retirees', Widows’ and Children’s Assistance Fund and the USO.
Brewery Running Series Beer Run
Location: Revolution Brewing, 3340 North Kedzie Avenue, Chicago
Start Time: 11:30 a.m.
Event Beneficiary: Chicago Parks Foundation
May 13, 2017
Wanderlust 108
Location: Grant Park, Chicago
Start Time: Activities run from 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Check the schedule for details.
Event Beneficiary: No beneficiary listed
'Go Run Humboldt Park
Location: Humboldt Park, south of Little Cubs Field, Chicago
Start Time: 9 a.m.
Event Beneficiary: 'Go Run events are free!
'Go Run Warren Park
Location: Warren Park, 6601 North Western Avenue, Chicago
Start Time: 9 a.m.
Event Beneficiary: 'Go Run events are free!
'Go Run Washington Park
Location: Washington Park, Morgan Drive and Russell Drive, Chicago
Start Time: 9 a.m.
Event Beneficiary: 'Go Run events are free!
St. John Berchmans Boulevard Bolt 5K
Location: Humboldt Park, West Division Street and North California Avenue, Chicago
Start Time: 9 a.m.
Event Beneficiary: St. John Berchmans
Sullivan High School 5K DREAM Run
Location: Sullivan High School, 6631 North Bosworth Avenue, Chicago
Start Time: 9 a.m.
Event Beneficiary: Sullivan High School's DREAMers Club Scholarship Fund
Undy Run/Walk
Location: Lincoln Park South Fields, Chicago
Start Times: 9 a.m. (5K) and 9:10 a.m. (1-Mile Fun Run)
Event Beneficiary: Colon Cancer Alliance
Autism Speaks Walk
Location: Soldier Field, 1410 South Museum Campus Drive, Chicago
Start Time: 10:15 a.m.
Event Beneficiary: Autism Speaks
May 14, 2017
No Child Wet Behind
Location: Jackson Park, Chicago
Start Times: 8 a.m. (5K), 9 a.m. (1-Mile Fun Run), and 9:50 a.m. (50-Yard Dash)
Event Beneficiary: SWADDLE Diaper Bank
Komen Chicagoland Mother's Day Race for the Cure
Location: Montrose Harbor, 601 West Montrose Avenue, Chicago
Start Time: 9 a.m.
Event Beneficiaries: Susan G. Komen Chicagoland Area (75% helps fund local programs) and Susan G. Komen (25% supports national priorities)
May 18, 2017
Four Mile Classic
Location: Montrose Harbor, 601 West Montrose Avenue, Chicago
Start Time: 7 p.m.
Event Beneficiary: Chicago Run
May 20, 2017
'Go Run Humboldt Park
Location: Humboldt Park, south of Little Cubs Field, Chicago
Start Time: 9 a.m.
Event Beneficiary: 'Go Run events are free!
'Go Run Warren Park
Location: Warren Park, 6601 North Western Avenue, Chicago
Start Time: 9 a.m.
Event Beneficiary: 'Go Run events are free!
'Go Run Washington Park
Location: Washington Park, Morgan Drive and Russell Drive, Chicago
Start Time: 9 a.m.
Event Beneficiary: 'Go Run events are free!
HER 5K Purple Bucket Run
Location: Diversey Harbor, 2601 North Cannon Drive, Chicago
Start Times: 9 a.m. (5K) and 10 a.m. (1-Mile Fun Run)
Event Beneficiary: HER Foundation
Epilepsy 5K
Location: Montrose Harbor, 601 West Montrose Avenue, Chicago
Start Time: 10 a.m.
Event Beneficiary: Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago
Night Nation Run
Location: Soldier Field, 1410 South Museum Campus Drive, Chicago
Start Time: 8 p.m.
Event Beneficiary: Stand Up to Cancer
May 21, 2017
Chicago Spring Half Marathon/10K
Location: Maggie Daley Park, 337 East Randolph Street, Chicago
Start Times: 7 a.m. (Half Marathon), 7:40 a.m. (10K), and 10 a.m. (Junior Dash)
Event Beneficiaries: Charity Teams
Miles for Migraine
Location: Diversey Harbor, 2601 North Cannon Drive, Chicago
Start Time: 8:30 a.m.
Event Beneficiary: Miles for Migraine
Your Next Step Is the Cure
Location: Lincoln Park, West LaSalle Drive and North Stockton Drive, Chicago
Start Time: 9 a.m.
Event Beneficiary: Bonnie J. Addario Lung Cancer Foundation
Bark in the Park
Location: Soldier Field Stadium Green, 1410 South Museum Campus Drive, Chicago
Start Time: 10 a.m.
Event Beneficiary: The Anti-Cruelty Society
May 25, 2017
J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge
Location: Grant Park, Chicago
Start Time: 7 p.m.
Event Beneficiary: J.P. Morgan will make a donation to a local not-for-profit organization.
May 27, 2017
Soldier Field 10 Mile
Location: Soldier Field, 1410 South Museum Campus Drive, Chicago
Start Times: 7 a.m. (Wave Blue) and 7:22 a.m. (Wave Red)
Event Beneficiaries: Folds of Honor (national charity) and SALUTE, INC. (local charity)
'Go Run Humboldt Park
Location: Humboldt Park, south of Little Cubs Field, Chicago
Start Time: 9 a.m.
Event Beneficiary: 'Go Run events are free!
'Go Run Warren Park
Location: Warren Park, 6601 North Western Avenue, Chicago
Start Time: 9 a.m.
Event Beneficiary: 'Go Run events are free!
'Go Run Washington Park
Location: Washington Park, Morgan Drive and Russell Drive, Chicago
Start Time: 9 a.m.
Event Beneficiary: 'Go Run events are free!
May 28, 2017
Bike the Drive
Location: Riders can start the ride at various locations. See the Route Timing & Festival page for more information.
Start Time: The official start is at 5:30 a.m. It is recommended that riders begin at 7 a.m. at the latest. Visit the Route Timing & Festival page for scheduled closure times.
Event Beneficiary: Active Transportation Alliance
May 29, 2017
Ridge Run
Location: Ridge Park, 9625 South Longwood Drive, Chicago
Start Times: 8 a.m. (10K), 8:10 a.m. (Youth Mile), 9:30 a.m. (5K), and 10:15 a.m. (Tot Trot)
Event Beneficiary: Beverly Area Planning Association
Horizon Hustle 5K
Location: Horizon Science Academy, 2245 West Pershing Road, Chicago
Start Time: 9:10 a.m.
Event Beneficiary: Horizon Science Academy–McKinley Park