Kid-Friendly Fun Runs Around Chicago

Biking enthusiasts grab your helmets for this family-friendly ride down Ridge Avenue from Howard Street to Church Street. Ridge Avenue will be closed to motorized traffic for the entirety of the event, leaving cyclists plenty of room to enjoy the views of the picturesque houses along the route. Cyclists are encouraged to decorate their bikes and dress festively. Additional activities include music, food vendors, bike repair, bike decorating, bike accessory giveaways & more!

9am-1pm

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.

10am-1pm

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!

8 am

Runners, joggers, walkers, and animal enthusiasts of all ages can connect with nature while supporting the mission of the Brookfield Zoo. The 5K chip-timed race kicks off at 8:30am, followed by the 1-mile Kids Dash at 9:30am. Both routes wind through the Zoo, giving racers a unique opportunity to run past several of the Zoo’s animals, including African lions, bison, giraffes, and Bactrian camels. Afterwards, runners and their support teams can leisurely explore the park to see their favorite animals. Proceeds benefit Brookfield Zoo Chicago’s Animal Care and Conservation Fund, which is dedicated to making a difference for species across the globe and at the Zoo.

8:30am

Get active with mom this Mother's Day! This 5K raises money to support Wings, to help break the cycle of domestic violence. Every finisher will receive a rose and delicious cake pops!

Join passionate walkers, teams, sponsors, and volunteers as we walk to support The Children's Heart Foundation's mission: to advance the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of congenital heart defects by funding the most promising research. The event will be a day of fun activities, entertainment, research updates, and our family-friendly one mile walk! Together, we can bring hope, inspiration, and unity to the forefront of our mission.

8:30am-12pm

YMCAChicago said:  Join us for a fun and festive 5K run in Memorial Park this holiday season! All runner levels are welcome, and the fun continues at Santa’s Village after the run, where you can meet our reindeer guests, enjoy a hot chocolate bar, and stop by the Elf Workshop.

Proceeds from the Rudolph Run and Elf Dash help us enrich children and families in our community regardless of their ability to pay.

8am-11am

Brigitte Nohra Miller said:  The Bunny Rock is a 10K, 5K and Kids Egg Dash that hop-pens every year on the Saturday before Easter! Sign up for the race or just bring the kiddos for the Egg Dash to enjoy Easter festivities.