Wolf Lake 5k
Sat, May 16, 2026, 10:00 AM CDT
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- 12949 Avenue O, 60633
- Type
- RUN
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At a glance
Who it's for
- For a Cause
- Military & First Responders
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Distances & registration
2 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 5K
Sat, May 16, 9:00 AM CDT · From $32.80
Opens Mar 2, 2026, 9:31 AM CST · Closes May 9, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
Kids Run
Sat, May 16, 10:00 AM CDT · From $11.60
Opens Mar 2, 2026, 9:31 AM CST · Closes May 16, 2026, 6:00 AM CDT
The course
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From the organizer
The Wolf Lake 5k takes you on a scenic tour of the William Powers Conservation Area at Wolf Lake. Your trip begins at the visitors center and takes you North through the park to the State Line where you turn around are return to the finish line.
The race is entirely within the William Powers Conservation Area this year.
In addition to our normal race awards, and in honor of those who serve and protect the community, we will have a "First Responders Challenge". Bragging rights and medals will be awarded to the three fastest Police, Fire, and EMTs.
Register early for the best pricing. Entry will be $30 through May 9th, then $35. Race day registration is $40.
Each participant will receive a Commemorative Race T-shirt and goody bag.
This race is a fundraiser for the Hegewisch Community Center a 501(c)3 organization.