Stay Fit and Help a Worthy Cause – Chicago's October Races
The weather is cooler. The leaves will soon become a splendid display of beautiful reds, oranges, and yellows. What a wonderful time to get outdoors for a run or other athletic activity! Why not keep yourself fit and support an organization or cause that is meaningful to you?
There are more than 20 events in Chicago scheduled for October, with something for everyone. Whether you prefer fun runs/walks or ultramarathons, an early bird or a night owl race, there is a something for you. Check out the list of events to see if something interests you. Visit each event's website for race details and information on the organization or cause benefiting from the race proceeds.
October 3, 2015
Ditka Dash
Where: Soldier Field, 1410 Museum Campus Drive
Time: 8 a.m. (Wave 1), 9 a.m. (Wave 2), and 10 a.m. (Wave 3)
October 4, 2015
RBC Race for the Kids
Where: The University of Chicago Main Quadrangle, 58th Street and South University Avenue
Time: 9 a.m. (5K), 9:45 a.m. (Kids' Mile), and 10:45 a.m. (Kids' Dash)
Bob Perkaus Memorial 5K
Where: Sauganash Park, 5861 North Kostner Avenue
Time: 9 a.m.
Harvest Hop 5K
Where: Diversey Harbor, across from the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, 2430 North Cannon Drive
Time: 12:30 p.m.
October 8, 2015
Strides for Peace Run/Walk
Where: Soldier Field, 1410 Museum Campus Drive
Time: 7 p.m. (8K Run), 7:15 p.m. (5K Run), and 7:15 p.m. (2 Mile Walk)
October 10, 2015
Beverly Hills 5K Trail Run
Where: Dan Ryan Woods
Time: 10 a.m.
Dan Ryan Woods - Beverly Hills Cross
Where: Dan Ryan Woods
Time: Varies
Rosehill Cemetery Crypt 5K
Where: Rosehill Cemetery, 5800 North Ravenswood Avenue
Time: 7 p.m.
October 11, 2015
Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Where: Grant Park
Time: Varies
Dan Ryan Woods - Chicago Cyclocross Cup #3
Where: Dan Ryan Woods
Time: Varies
October 17, 2015
St. Eugene School Trot 'n' Treat 5K & Monster Dash
Where: St. Eugene School, 7930 West Foster Avenue
Time: 9 a.m. (5K) and 10:30 a.m. (Monster Dash)
Run 10 Feed 10 Chicago
Where: Diversey Harbor
Time: 8 a.m.
Swan-a-thon 5K Run
Where: Grant Park
Time: 8 a.m.
October 18, 2015
Paint Edgebrook Pink 5K
Where: Bunker Hill Forest Preserve Grove #4 (Caldwell Avenue at Touhy Avenue)
Time: 9 a.m.
October 24, 2015
Head for the Cure 5K
Where: Diversey Harbor
Time: 8 a.m.
Pumpkins in the Park 5K & CLIF Kid Spooky Sprints
Where: Lincoln Park, Stockton Drive and LaSalle Street
Time: 2 p.m. (Spooky Sprints) and 4 p.m. (5K)
October 25, 2015
Chicago Time Trial Cup - Race #1 - 20K - Indoor Time Trial
Where: Fitness Formula Clubs Lincoln Park, 939 West North Avenue
Time: 7:30 a.m. and 12 noon (two race heats)
Running of the Bulldogs 5K & Kids Fun Run
Where: Lincoln Park Zoo
Time: 9 a.m. (5K) and Kids Fun Run follows
Stride Against Violence
Where: Montrose Harbor, West Montrose Avenue and North Simonds Drive
Time: 9:30 a.m.
October 31, 2015
Chicago Lakefront 50/50
Where: Jackson Park Grove 19A
Time: 6:30 a.m. (50M) and 8:30 a.m. (50K)
South Shore Chamber, Inc. Soul Coast 5K Run & Walk
Where: Rainbow Beach, 2873 East 75th Street
Time: 8 a.m.
UNO 5K Carrera de los Muertos/Race of the Dead
Where: Addams/Medill Park, 1301 West 14th Street
Time: 8 a.m.
Monster Dash Half Marathon, 10K, 5K
Where: Grant Park
Time: 9 a.m. (Half Marathon), 9:20 a.m. (10K), and 9:40 a.m. (5K)
There are more than 20 events in Chicago scheduled for October, with something for everyone. Whether you prefer fun runs/walks or ultramarathons, an early bird or a night owl race, there is a something for you. Check out the list of events to see if something interests you. Visit each event's website for race details and information on the organization or cause benefiting from the race proceeds.
October 3, 2015
Ditka Dash
Where: Soldier Field, 1410 Museum Campus Drive
Time: 8 a.m. (Wave 1), 9 a.m. (Wave 2), and 10 a.m. (Wave 3)
October 4, 2015
RBC Race for the Kids
Where: The University of Chicago Main Quadrangle, 58th Street and South University Avenue
Time: 9 a.m. (5K), 9:45 a.m. (Kids' Mile), and 10:45 a.m. (Kids' Dash)
Bob Perkaus Memorial 5K
Where: Sauganash Park, 5861 North Kostner Avenue
Time: 9 a.m.
Harvest Hop 5K
Where: Diversey Harbor, across from the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, 2430 North Cannon Drive
Time: 12:30 p.m.
October 8, 2015
Strides for Peace Run/Walk
Where: Soldier Field, 1410 Museum Campus Drive
Time: 7 p.m. (8K Run), 7:15 p.m. (5K Run), and 7:15 p.m. (2 Mile Walk)
October 10, 2015
Beverly Hills 5K Trail Run
Where: Dan Ryan Woods
Time: 10 a.m.
Dan Ryan Woods - Beverly Hills Cross
Where: Dan Ryan Woods
Time: Varies
Rosehill Cemetery Crypt 5K
Where: Rosehill Cemetery, 5800 North Ravenswood Avenue
Time: 7 p.m.
October 11, 2015
Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Where: Grant Park
Time: Varies
Dan Ryan Woods - Chicago Cyclocross Cup #3
Where: Dan Ryan Woods
Time: Varies
October 17, 2015
St. Eugene School Trot 'n' Treat 5K & Monster Dash
Where: St. Eugene School, 7930 West Foster Avenue
Time: 9 a.m. (5K) and 10:30 a.m. (Monster Dash)
Run 10 Feed 10 Chicago
Where: Diversey Harbor
Time: 8 a.m.
Swan-a-thon 5K Run
Where: Grant Park
Time: 8 a.m.
October 18, 2015
Paint Edgebrook Pink 5K
Where: Bunker Hill Forest Preserve Grove #4 (Caldwell Avenue at Touhy Avenue)
Time: 9 a.m.
October 24, 2015
Head for the Cure 5K
Where: Diversey Harbor
Time: 8 a.m.
Pumpkins in the Park 5K & CLIF Kid Spooky Sprints
Where: Lincoln Park, Stockton Drive and LaSalle Street
Time: 2 p.m. (Spooky Sprints) and 4 p.m. (5K)
October 25, 2015
Chicago Time Trial Cup - Race #1 - 20K - Indoor Time Trial
Where: Fitness Formula Clubs Lincoln Park, 939 West North Avenue
Time: 7:30 a.m. and 12 noon (two race heats)
Running of the Bulldogs 5K & Kids Fun Run
Where: Lincoln Park Zoo
Time: 9 a.m. (5K) and Kids Fun Run follows
Stride Against Violence
Where: Montrose Harbor, West Montrose Avenue and North Simonds Drive
Time: 9:30 a.m.
October 31, 2015
Chicago Lakefront 50/50
Where: Jackson Park Grove 19A
Time: 6:30 a.m. (50M) and 8:30 a.m. (50K)
South Shore Chamber, Inc. Soul Coast 5K Run & Walk
Where: Rainbow Beach, 2873 East 75th Street
Time: 8 a.m.
UNO 5K Carrera de los Muertos/Race of the Dead
Where: Addams/Medill Park, 1301 West 14th Street
Time: 8 a.m.
Monster Dash Half Marathon, 10K, 5K
Where: Grant Park
Time: 9 a.m. (Half Marathon), 9:20 a.m. (10K), and 9:40 a.m. (5K)