Kid-Friendly Fun Runs Around Chicago

Kids can run a half-mile race and then take their picture with the Easter Bunny at this fun Chicago Easter event! Little ones age 3-5 will participate in a bunny hop instead of the fun run. Pre-registration required.

The “Bunny Wabbit Run” is a 5k (one hop), a 10k (two hops), a half marathon, and a 200m Kids Dash with the silly Wabbit and an Easter Egg Hunt for children ages 8 and under!

Kristy Pepping said:  The Tinley Park District hosts three races each year, one of which is the Running O'The Green. Their 8K race is designed for everyone whether a beginner or a veteran runner and brings the community together. Even walkers enjoy participating with friends and family to get everyone out and moving!

Kristy Pepping said:  Hero Hustle in Chicago's norther suburbs, is presented by The Rotary Club of Glenview Sunrise & The Glenview Fire Fighters #4186. Race dressed up as your favorite hero and run for a great cause. 100 percent of the funds raised go back to the community. There will be a 1 mile obstacle course, 5k and 10k. There is an optional pre-race dinner the night before the race at Harley Davidson.

Kristy Pepping said:  Run Mag Mile takes place on Michigan Avenue in downtown Chicago. There is an event for runners of all ability levels! A 15 minute/mile pace must be maintained or you will be rerouted to a shorter route by race officials. The race will end with brunch and beverages. Strollers are not allowed on the racetrack.

Kristy Pepping said:  The Color Run 5K at Soldier Field where runners are showered with over 10,000 pounds of color. After the run, participants can enjoy music and carnival attractions at the Color Festival. Be sure to wear white to make the most of the colors at this race!

Kristy Pepping said:  The Rotary Club of Naperville Sunrise, in cooperation with West Suburban Irish, is hosting a 5K race, run, or walk. Plus, register in advance and receive a running shirt. Proceeds from this event will be used to provide health related services to those in need. Once you finish the race stick around and watch the parade which follows the same route!

Kristy Pepping said:  Continue the St. Patrick’s Day celebration and kick off the running season at the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K or 2 mile walk. This run is a Chicago tradition with a course that weaves its way through downtown Chicago, starting and finishing in Grant Park.

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Runners can start celebrating early in the morning at the St. Paddy's Day Run (formerly Leprechaun Leap) in Lincoln Park! Participants are encouraged to use their imaginations and don green attire to celebrate the Emerald Isle.

Brigitte Nohra Miller said:  Join the fun and walk/run for a good cause in the Frosty Footrace 5K, there will be formal timing and age group awards. All proceeds will benefit the Round Lake Area Park District scholarship programming.

Brigitte Nohra Miller said:  Come dressed up as your favorite superhero for a 5k run/2 mile walk to benefit Easter Seals Disability Services of DuPage & Fox Valley. All abilities and skill levels welcome. Awards will be given to the top male and female runners in 12 age divisions. The day includes refreshments and fun for the whole family including: silent auction & raffle, DJ, face painting and more!

Brigitte Nohra Miller said:  Celebrate the spring season and run or walk this scenic, CARA-certified trail race around beautiful Blackberry Farm. This unique combo event features a 5k and a shorter Pig Pen 1-miler. Register for the 5k and run the 1-miler free!

Kristy Pepping said:  The Oak Forest-Crestwood Area Chamber of Commerce and The City of Oak Forest, will host their Annual Oak Forest Fleadh 5K. A fleadh (pronounced "flah") is a traditional Irish festival with music and food! The Fleadh includes parties, an open streets event, a parade and the race!

Kristy Pepping said:  Think you are as physically fit as a police officer? You may be surprised! I know someone training to be a police officer and needs to take three physical fitness tests to qualify! This race lets you test your speed against the police force. Start and stop at the Gurnee Police Station. Water and gatorade provided throughout the race. Either a 5K or 10K. Proceeds help the Lake County Children's Advocacy Center.

Kristy Pepping said:  The Back on My Feet Chicago’s Mardi Gras Chaser at Montrose Harbor offers a fun race with masks, music, and motivation. All race participants will receive masks to be worn on the race day a swag bag, and beads at the finish line. Your kids will love this fun and healthy Mardi Gras celebration! Best of all, proceeds benefit Back on My Feet, a local non-profit helping Chicagoans facing homelessness.