3rd Annual Run for the Parks! 5K Run, Walk or Roll

Sponsored by Banner Wholesale Grocers

Get moving on the Lakefront Trail and join us for a community celebration of our parks! In partnership with Banner Wholesale Grocers, the Chicago Parks Foundation is thrilled to bring our 5K event back for our third year at beautiful Burnham Park.

Run, Walk or Roll - something for everyone! Start the morning with either the timed out-and-back 5K course on the Lakefront Trail or a guided 1-Mile Burnham Wildlife Corridor Nature Walk. New this year - children 10 and under can be part of our Kids Dash! This is a family-friendly, all ages event. Accessibility guides welcome.

Then everyone enjoys our Post-Race Pancake Party with food, drinks, and community fun - all right in the park! Your participation supports our work at the Chicago Parks Foundation to help make parks better.

Participation Options

$50 | 5K RUN, WALK OR ROLL 

A timed out-and-back 5K course starting south of 31st Street Beach and heading south on the Lakefront Trail. The 5K course takes place on the paved pedestrian pathway of the Lakefront Trail. Course suitable for walkers, runners, and manual wheelchair participants of all paces. Accessibility guides welcome. All ages welcome. 

$35 | 1-MILE NATURE WALK  

Enjoy a 1-mile nature walk along the beautiful Burnham Wildlife Corridor guided by University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalists. Guided walks will occur during the 5K race as an alternate activity. A great option for kids, family, and friends who want to support 5K participants. All ages welcome.

$20 | NEW! KIDS DASH 

After the 5K race, kids can get out on the Lakefront Trail course for a 1-mile dash of their own! For ages 10 and under. (Children are welcome to register for the 5K or the 1-Mile Nature Walk in addition to or instead of the Kids Dash.)

ALL registered participants will receive a commemorative t-shirt, medal, and access to the post-race party including food/beverage ticket. 

CPF Thanks Our Partners

Chicago Parks Foundation is proud to once again partner with Banner Wholesale Grocers as our third time Presenting Sponsor. Banner is a Chicago’s very own family-owned business, serving communities for nearly 100 years. Just like our city’s beloved parks, Banner is uniquely Chicago!

Run for the Parks 5K is also supported by ATI Physical Therapy, Fleet Feet, Goose Island Beer Co., Move-tastic!, and Sharprint. Special thanks to the University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalist Program.

Your participation in our third annual 5K event supports our work as the 501c3 partner of the Chicago parks to continue helping make parks better. We can't wait to see you there!

EVENT LOCATION 

Burnham Park just south of 31st Street Beach 
3155 S Lake Shore Drive (Beach House Address) 
Chicago, IL US 60616

Tip: Event is situated just east of the Burnham Park Skate Park (searchable on Google Maps). 

PARKING 

You will need to budget time to walk from the parking lots to the event area. 

Take the 31st Street exit from Lake Shore Drive. Park using one of the two paid parking lot options below (prices vary): 

• Lot north of 31st Street Beach House. When entering the beach area from Fort Dearborn Drive, turn left (north) at the light to access the lot. Once parked, walk back south via the Lakefront Trail and continue on past the Beach House.

• Lot on west side of Lake Shore Drive (607-647 E 31st Street Parking). Take skybridge across Lake Shore Drive to 31st Street Beach area. Once on east side, enter the Lakefront Trail directly across from the Beach House and continue south to event area.

• PLEASE NOTE: The underground lot at 31st Street Beach House will NOT be open for parking on Sunday. 

Public transit encouraged. Divvy Stations are located at 31st and 35th Street. Please budget time to get to the event - this will be a busy Sunday in Chicago. 

The Chicago Parks Foundation is the 501c3 Partner of the Chicago Parks.