Walking
5K
5 km
Start: Sep 28, 05:00 AM
Lawndale 5K
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Walk in United States, Chicago
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About
The Lawndale 5K, presented by Lawndale Christian Health Center, promotes wellness and community by supporting local health services. A portion of proceeds funds FitnessRx, providing free memberships for patients with chronic illness. The event celebrates the 100th anniversary of Route 66 in 2026 and marks the 18th annual race.
Pacers
Pacemakers will be available for the 5K. Target pacer times are published by start wave on the race-day ‘Renntag für Laufende’ schedule.
Results
View official resultsTypical weather in Chicago
Monthly averages based on historical data (2000–present).
Jan31°20°
↑ 07:17
↓ 16:44
Feb33°20°
↑ 06:48
↓ 17:23
Mar43°30°
↑ 07:02
↓ 18:58
Apr53°40°
↑ 06:10
↓ 19:32
May65°52°
↑ 05:31
↓ 20:05
Jun76°63°
↑ 05:16
↓ 20:28
Jul80°69°
↑ 05:30
↓ 20:25
Aug79°68°
↑ 06:00
↓ 19:52
Sep73°62°
↑ 06:32
↓ 19:01
Oct61°49°
↑ 07:04
↓ 18:10
Nov48°37°
↑ 06:42
↓ 16:31
Dec37°26°
↑ 07:12
↓ 16:21
What's included in entry
- Registration
- Volunteer
- Water
- Small snack
- Family Fest access
FAQ
Q. How do i volunteer to help at the 5k?
A. You can register to be a volunteer by clicking ‘Register’ on the main menu and choosing the ‘Volunteer’ option.
Q. Can I bring my kids with me?
A. Yes! Youth ages 5-17 can walk or run the 5K at a discounted rate. Kids under age 5 can accompany you in a stroller during the race. After the 5K, we have our Kids Dash events for ages 0-12 for just $5 per child. We have a baby crawl for little ones who are not yet walking, and short sprints of increasing distance for ages 1-12.
Q. will there be high quality pictures available?
A. Yes, we will have photographers documenting the whole event. Photos will be available within the month following the race and will be shared on this website, on social media, and via email. View photos from past events here.
Q. Will the 5K be cancelled if the weather is bad?
A. The 5K will continue as planned, rain or shine! We do not offer refunds for weather-related cancellations. In the event of cancellation due to unsafe weather, we will notify registered attendees via the email address provided at registration. *In 2016, our event was accompanied by a little bit of drizzle, but we still had a great turnout and a wonderful race! Check out this album to see pictures of this fun day.
Q. is any food provided on race day?
A. Included in your registration fee is a water and a small snack for the end of the race. Other snacks will be available during the Family Fest. You can also head over to the Farm on Ogden to get some fresh produce, juices, and other goods!
Q. how do i become a sponsor for the 5k (and get my logo on the shirt)?
A. If you would like to become an official Lawndale 5K sponsor, please contact our development team here. We have a variety of sponsorship levels and corresponding benefits. Visit this page for all the information you need about becoming a sponsor!
Last updated: Jun 5, 2026, 11:44:58 PM
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