Course
Both the 5K and the 10K start and finish at DuSable Harbor, 111 N Jean Baptiste Pointe du Sable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago. The organiser states the courses run entirely on the Chicago Lakefront Trail and sidewalks, following the waterfront rather than city streets. A Kids Dash is held alongside.
10K10 km
5K5 km
Key dates
- !RegistrationOpen now
- ★Race dayThu 26 Nov 2026
Date confirmed with the organiser · entry window checked by RunCalendar
About
A Thanksgiving morning running event in Chicago featuring 5K and 10K distances with chip-timing and fun run categories. Finishers receive a medal and a donut.
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