Race for the River 5K and Family Festival

Start: Saturday, September 21, 2024 8:30AM
End: Saturday, September 21, 2024 12:00PM

Celebrate the river’s renaissance by traversing this river trail with hundreds of fellow runners and revelers at the Race for the River 5K. Based at River Park, join Friends of the Chicago River in exploring the trail and recent river-edge improvements that expand the health and climate resiliency of the Chicago-Calumet River system and support equitable, open access for all. Open to all ages and abilities, the festive 5K run/walk/roll will begin in River Park in Chicago and follow the North Shore Trail north to Bernard Stone Park and circle back to end at River Park. The 5K course is flat, scenic, and a great opportunity for both beginners and experienced runners. If you are not up for running, sign up for leisurely guided nature walks around River and Ronan Parks, paddling, and water science experiments. Immediately after, join us for an after-party festival in River Park to enjoy river-centric activities, drinks and snacks, and connect with community organizations. Register now.