Chicago's May Racing Events
May is a great time to get outside and take a walk, jog, or run to support a charity. Many of this month's events have a course along Chicago's Lakefront Trail, offering participants incredible views of scenic Lake Michigan, the beautiful natural areas along the trail, and Chicago's fabulous skyline.
There are several runs benefiting area schools: Stem Step 5K, Sullivan High School 5K DREAM Run, St. John Berchmans Boulevard Bolt, and Horizon Hustle 5K. Consider supporting the city's students.
As you review the races below, be sure to visit the charity websites to learn more about the organizations benefiting from registration fees, donations, and fundraising efforts.
May 7, 2016
Cinco de MilerLocation: Soldier Field, 1410 South Museum Campus Drive, Chicago
Start Time: 9 a.m.
Event Beneficiary: 100 Club of Chicago
May 8, 2016
Susan G. Komen Race for the CureLocation: Grant Park, Chicago
Start Time: 8 a.m.
Event Beneficiaries: Komen Chicago (75% helps fund local programs) and Susan G. Komen (25% supports global research to find cures)
May 14, 2016
Wanderlust 108Location: Grant Park, Chicago
Start Time: Activities run from 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Check out the schedule for details.
Event Beneficiary: No beneficiary listed
Stem Step 5K
Location: Northwest corner of Humboldt Park, Chicago
Start Times: 8:30 a.m. (5K), 8:45 a.m. (1 Mile Family Walk), and 10:30 a.m. (Kids Dash)
Event Beneficiary: St. Helen Catholic School science, technology, engineering, and math programs and athletic clubs
Sullivan High School 5K DREAM Run
Location: Sullivan High School, 6631 North Bosworth Avenue, Chicago
Start Time: 9 a.m.
Event Beneficiary: Sullivan High School's DREAMers Club Scholarship Fund
Tri Kroc Chicago
Location: The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center, 1250 West 119th Street, Chicago
Start Time: 9 a.m.
Event Beneficiary: The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center
Autism Speaks Walk
Location: Soldier Field, 1410 South Museum Campus Drive, Chicago
Start Time: 10:30 a.m.
Event Beneficiary: Autism Speaks
Scavenger Fun Run
Location: Bottled Blonde, 504 North Wells Street, Chicago
Start Time: 12 noon
Event Beneficiary: No beneficiary listed
May 15, 2016
Move for the Kids 5K Walk/RunLocation: Soldier Field Stadium Green, 1410 South Museum Campus Drive, Chicago
Start Time: 9 a.m.
Event Beneficiary: Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
May 19, 2016
Four Mile ClassicLocation: Montrose Harbor, 601 West Montrose Avenue, Chicago
Start Time: 7 p.m.
Event Beneficiary: Chicago Run
May 21, 2016
St. John Berchmans Boulevard BoltLocation: 2511 West Logan Boulevard, Chicago
Start Time: 8:30 a.m.
Event Beneficiary: St. John Berchmans
Bark in the Park
Location: Soldier Field Stadium Green, 1410 South Museum Campus Drive, Chicago
Start Time: 9 a.m.
Event Beneficiary: The Anti-Cruelty Society
Hegewisch Wolf Lake 5K
Location: 12949 South Avenue O, Chicago
Start Time: 9 a.m.
Event Beneficiary: Hegewisch Opportunities for Positive Enrichment
Horizon Hustle 5K
Location: Horizon Science Academy, 2245 West Pershing Road, Chicago
Start Time: 9 a.m.
Event Beneficiary: Horizon Science Academy–McKinley Park
Undy Run/Walk
Location: Lincoln Park South Fields, Chicago
Start Times: 9 a.m. (5K) and 9:10 a.m. (1 Mile Fun Run)
Event Beneficiary: Colon Cancer Alliance
A Breath of Hope Chicago Lung Run/Walk
Location: Burnham Park, Chicago
Start Times: 10 a.m. (Runners) and 10:15 a.m. (Walkers)
Event Beneficiaries: Lung cancer research programs at A Breath of Hope Lung Foundation and University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System Cancer Center
Epilepsy 5K
Location: Montrose Harbor, 601 West Montrose Avenue, Chicago
Start Time: 10 a.m.
Event Beneficiary: Epilepsy Foundation Greater Chicago
May 22, 2016
Chicago Spring Half Marathon/10KLocation: Lakeshore East Park, Chicago
Start Times: 7 a.m. (Half Marathon), 7:30 a.m. (10K), and 10 a.m. (Junior Dash)
Event Beneficiaries: Charity Teams
Skyline Plunge! Chicago
Location: theWit Hotel, 201 North State Street, Chicago
Start Times: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Event Beneficiary: Respiratory Health Association
May 28, 2016
Soldier Field 10 MileLocation: Soldier Field, 1410 South Museum Campus Drive, Chicago
Start Time: 7 a.m.
Event Beneficiary: SALUTE, INC.
May 30, 2016
Ridge RunLocation: Ridge Park, 9625 South Longwood Drive, Chicago
Start Times: 8 a.m. (10K), 8:10 a.m. (Youth Mile), 9:30 a.m. (5K), and 10:15 a.m. (Tot Trot)
Event Beneficiaries: Beverly Area Planning Association and Mount Greenwood Chapter of Special Olympics Chicago (Special donations made during the registration process will go directly to the Mount Greenwood Chapter of Special Olympics Chicago.)