5K

Get ready to “goat” your way through Bucktown at the 27th Running of the Bucktown 5K on October 4, 2026! This flat, fast, and family-friendly course winds through one of Chicago’s trendiest neighborhoods, showcasing beautiful historic homes and lively streets along the way. From the starting line to the finish—and straight into an energetic post-race block party with music, snacks, and celebration—this is the perfect way to experience Bucktown on the run.

The Bucktown 5K course showcases the best of this historic neighborhood including local haunts like Lottie’s Pub (known as “Molly’s” to Chicago Fire Fans!). We hold our races to the highest quality standards from start to finish focusing on course design and accuracy (USATF Certified Course).