SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2026
THE 17th ANNUAL LAWNDALE 5K WALK/RUN
IN NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO
At 3750 W OGden Avenue
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
PAcket PICKUP (SAME DAY): 7AM - 8:45am
5K START: 9AM
KIDS DASH & BABY CRAWL: 10:15AM
AWARDS CEREMONY: 10:45AM
FAMILY FEST: 9AM - 12PM
VIRTUAL RACE
Can’t be there in person this year? You can still participate from wherever you are! Set your own route, and complete your 5K anytime until one month after the race. The last day to upload your results will be October 26th, 2026. Use the registration link above to sign up!
VOLUNTEERS
Every year our volunteers help the event run smoothly. You can help out on packet pick-up days before the race, or on race day with participant check-in, same-day registration, setting up signage, helping with the Kids Dash events, handing out medals and more! Click the button below to sign up.
PRICING SCHEDULE
Virtual 5K: $30
Kids Dash: $5
PACKET PICK UP
Week of September 21st, 2026
Exact times and location to be announced
5K PACKET CONTENTS
Your packet includes a professionally-designed technical shirt, an official timing chip/race bib (not provided for virtual participants), and a finishers medal. See our 2025 designs below!
EVENT PARKING MAP
ROUTE MAP
AWARDS
Finisher medals are awarded to all 5K finishers (while supplies last). First, second, and third place winners in each of the following age groups will receive awards in the male and female category:
5–9 ; 10–14; 15–19; 20–24; 25–29; 30–34; 35–39; 40–44; 45–49; 50–54; 55–59; 60–64; 65–69; 70–74; 75–79; 80+
REFUND/INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY
The Lawndale 5K does not offer refunds for weather related cancellations. The event will take place, rain or shine. In the event of cancellation due to unsafe weather, we will notify registered attendees via the email address provided at registration.
STROLLERS, PETS, BIKES, SKATES, ETC.
Strollers are allowed at our family friendly 5K. Unfortunately pets, bikes, and skates are not allowed.
QUESTIONS?
Email Brian Gannon.
OUR 2025 SPONSORS
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