
Lawndale 5K
Sat, Sep 26, 2026, 9:00 AM CDT
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- 3750 W Ogden Ave, 60623
- Type
- RUN
Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.
At a glance
Join the Lawndale 5K to run or walk with community and support free fitness programs for patients with chronic illness.
- For a Cause
The Lawndale 5K, hosted by Lawndale Christian Fitness Center, is a community-focused event inviting runners and walkers to gather for a meaningful cause. This annual 3.1-mile event is dedicated to supporting the FitnessRx program, which offers free memberships to Lawndale Christian Health Center patients managing chronic illnesses. Participating helps build a stronger community, one step at a time, by directly contributing to health and wellness initiatives in Chicago.
What to expect
- A welcoming 3.1-mile run or walk for all paces.
- An opportunity to connect with the community.
- Directly support health and wellness programs for those with chronic illness.
Standout details
- Benefits FitnessRx program
- Supports patients with chronic illness
- Community-focused event
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Distances & registration
5 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 3.1 Miles
Sat, Sep 26, 9:00 AM CDT · From $23.49
Opens Sep 28, 2025, 8:00 PM CDT · Closes Sep 26, 2026, 5:00 AM CDT
Kids Dash
Sat, Sep 26, 10:15 AM CDT · From $7.99
Opens Sep 29, 2025, 7:06 AM CDT · Closes Sep 26, 2026, 6:00 AM CDT
Virtual Run
Sat, Sep 26, 9:00 AM CDT · From $33.49
Opens Sep 28, 2025, 8:00 PM CDT · Closes Sep 9, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
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Pre-Event Volunteer
Sat, Sep 26, 6:00 AM CDT · From $0.00
Opens Sep 29, 2025, 1:34 AM CDT · Closes Sep 20, 2026, 4:59 AM CDT
Event Day Volunteer
Sat, Sep 26, 6:00 AM CDT · From $0.00
Opens Sep 29, 2025, 1:34 AM CDT · Closes Sep 20, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
Vibe Check
Easygoing
The course
- Flat
- Timed race
From the organizer
The Lawndale 5K is hosted every year by Lawndale Christian Fitness Center (LCFC). This event brings the community together to run, walk, and play, and it invites people near and far to join in! The proceeds of the Lawndale 5K are used to support our FitnessRx program , which provides free memberships for LCHC patients with a chronic illness. Together we build a stronger community one step, jog, and sprint at a time.
Learn more about Lawndale Christian Health Center and our connected ministries here !
Please visit our race website for event information and details: http://www.lawndale5k.org
Interested in making a donation? Please go to https://lawndale.tfaforms.net/3
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