Summer running? That’s hot. Here’s RedEye’s list of June races to run in the city.
June 1
>> Cancer Survivor’s Celebration 5K
The plug: “Brings cancer survivors, families, and friends together with the physicians, scientists, and health professionals who support them”
Course: Grant Park
Cost: $40 before May 31; $50 on race day
Registration available: Until the race starts (if cap has not been reached)
June 5
The plug: “We’ll have a DJ mixing up all your favorite 80s tunes!”
Course: Grant Park
Cost: $40 until June 4
Registration available: Until June 4
June 7
The plug: Unlimited bacon at finish line
Course: Montrose Beach
Cost: $55 until June 5; $70 on event day
Registration available: Day of event
The plug: Benefits Canty Elementary School
Course: Dunning
Cost: $40
Registration available: Day of event
The plug: “The race will begin at sunset with every participant wearing an Energizer LED headlamp so we can light up the night!”
Course: Lake Shore East
Cost: $35
Registration available: Day of event
>> Michelob Ultra 13.1 Chicago Marathon and 5K
The plug: “Beautiful lakefront course starting and ending at the South Shore Cultural Center”
Course: South Side lakefront
Cost: $95 until June 1 and $105 thereafter for the half-marathon; $25 for the 5K
Registration available: Until June 3 or a cap is reached for the half-marathon
The plug: A race to end homelessness
Course: Soldier Field
Cost: $45 before the day of the race; $50 on the day of the event
Registration available: Until the event starts
The plug: Benefits St. Juliana School
Course: Edison Park
Cost: $35
Registration available: Day of event
June 8
The plug: “Party with your wedding party while releasing the stress that comes with planning your wedding day”
Course: 39th Street beach
Cost: $45 before the day of the event; $65 the day of the event
Registration available: Day of event
June 9
>> PICS-AICS 5K
The plug: Support the Congenital Heart Intervention Mission
Course: Jane Addams Memorial Park
Cost: $30
Registration available: Until June 9
June 12
The plug: Benefits the Leukemia Research Foundation
Course: Diversey Harbor
Cost: $35; $40 on June 2 and after
Registration available: Day of event
June 13
>> Grim Mile
The plug: Luther North College Prep scholarship
Course: Luther North College Prep track
Cost: $30
Registration available: Day of event
June 14
The plug: “Proceeds from this event will be distributed equally between Hitch Elementary School and St. Tarcissus Elementary School”
Course: Gladstone Park
Cost: $25
Registration available: Day of event
The plug: Benefits St. Monica parish and school
Course: Norwood Park
Cost: $40
Registration available: Day of event
June 15
>> Poloniada 5K
The plug: “Enjoy Schiller Woods’ greenery and tranquility”
Course: Schiller Woods
Cost: $25 before the day of the event; $30 day of event
Registration available: Day of event
June 21
The plug: “The race course includes gospel music at the starting line, at the finish, and on the course to keep you inspired every step of the way!”
Course: Jackson Park
Cost: $35 until race day; $40 on race day
Registration available: Day of event
The plug: PAWS Chicago fundraiser
Course: Montrose Harbor
Cost: $45
Registration available: Day of event if registration has not reached capacity
June 22
The plug: “Your moving body plastered in an explosion of vibrant color with all your friends!”
Course: Montrose Beach
Cost: $41; $50 on race day
Registration available: Day of event
June 26
The plug: “Boogie your way”
Course: Soldier Field
Cost: $65 for the 5K until June 16; $70 for the 10K until June 16
Registration available: Day of event
>> Pride 5K
The plug: “Kick off Pride Weekend in style!”
Course: Lincoln Park
Cost: $50
Registration available: Until June 21 or capacity is filled
June 28
The plug: “Celebrates Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Intersex/Inquiring, & Allies (LGBTQI&A;) pride”
Course: Montrose Beach
Cost: $40 before June 24; $45 on race day
Registration available: Day of event
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