Lakefront 10 Miler & 5K

Course

Both races start at Wilson Track and run on Chicago's paved Lakefront Trail. The 10-miler heads south, turns near North Avenue and returns; the 5K runs north to Foster Beach and back via Montrose Harbor. Both finish up and over Cricket Hill onto the Wilson Track straightaway.

Key dates

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  Race day
  Sun 11 Apr 2027

About

The Lakefront 10 Miler & 5K, presented by Fleet Feet, is a spring tradition in Chicago. Started in 1978, this is CARA's longest running race and the original race along the lakefront. The 10 mile and 5K courses span along the beautiful Chicago Lakefront, feature a climb up and over Cricket Hill, and track finish.

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  Allerton Races

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  Chicken Run

  Sat 17 Apr 2027 · Batavia, IL · 10K · 5K · 1/2 Mile Kids Dash
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  Run for the Dogs - Glenview

  April 2027 · Glenview, IL · 5K
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