Looking forward to our 3rd Annual Run for the Parks: 5K Run, Walk or Roll on September 14th, 2025!

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 present our 5K event at beautiful Burnham Park.

Start the morning with either the timed Lakefront Trail 5K or a guided 1-Mile Burnham Wildlife Corridor Nature Walk. Then enjoy our Post-Race Pancake Party with refreshments, DJ, lawn games, awards, and community fun - all right in the park.

Your registration supports the Chicago Parks Foundation’s work to help make parks better, serving as your 501c3 community partner for over ten years. 

STAY TUNED FOR 2025 REGISTRATION & DETAILS

Participation Options

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 only for walkers, runners, and manual wheelchair participants of all paces. Course NOT suited for bicycles, handcycles, or rollerblades. Accessibility guides welcome. All ages welcome. 

If you will not be completing the 5K race, we welcome you to enjoy an optional 1-mile guided nature walk along the beautiful Burnham Wildlife Corridor (wood chip path, not suitable for wheels), located just west of the Lakefront Trail 5K course. Led by the University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalist Program.

Guided walks will occur during the 5K race as an alternative activity. A great option for kids, family, and friends who want to support 5K participants. All ages welcome.

VOLUNTEER AT THE EVENT
Help make this event possible! Manual set-up and break-down labor required. Tasks will include cheering on our participants, gear check, packet pick-up, set-up/break-down, and more. Volunteers receive a free tshirt!

CPF Thanks Our Partners

Chicago Parks Foundation is proud to partner with Banner Wholesale Grocers, 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.

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