Bucktown 5K & Kids’ Run Race Details
Take a jog down memory lane and go back to school with the Bucktown 5K and Kids’ Dash held at Burr Elementary School! Remember why running was your favorite sport. Feel like the coolest kid in school again as you grab your post-race snacks and epic Bucktown race swag jacket at the finish line. Don’t forget it’s picture day, so smile big because you know these photos will end up on the fridge!
Date: Sunday, October 1st, 2023
5K Start Time: 8:30 AM
Kids’ Dash: 9:30 AM
Location: Burr Elementary School Grounds 1621 W Wabansia Ave (Wabansia & Marshfield) Chicago, IL
The Course
The Bucktown 5K course showcases the best of this historic neighborhood. We hold our races to the highest quality standards from start to finish focusing on course design and accuracy (USATF Certified Course).
Kids’ Dash
A little dash of something sweet — A Kids’ Dash! After you sign up for the Bucktown 5K, register your kiddos for the Kids’ Dash!
Let’s get together and cheer them on!
Children 3 and under: 20-yard dash
4-7 years old: 50-yard dash
8-10 years old: 100-yard dash
Register now — only 250 spots available.
Kids’ Dash
A little dash of something sweet — A Kids’ Dash! After you sign up for the Bucktown 5K, register your kiddos for the Kids’ Dash!
Let’s get together and cheer them on!
Children 3 and under: 20-yard dash
4-7 years old: 50-yard dash
8-10 years old: 100-yard dash
Register now — only 250 spots available.
Post-Race Party
A sweet treat awaits you at the finish line! After your 5K, refresh with sweet donuts, post-race snacks and live entertainment! Come together as a whole neighborhood, Bucktown style.
Packet Pickup
Come pick up your race day packet, which includes a race day bib and swag. If you can’t make it to the Packet Pickup, don’t fret; you’re welcome to send a friend or family member to pick up your race day necessities. Please remember there is NO race day packet pickup.
Save time on packet pickup by adding on packet mailing at registration! Already registered? Don’t worry! You can add it on through your EnMotive account. Please note, we are unable to mail out packets after the packet mailing deadline has passed.
Location: TBD
Date: Friday, September 29, 2023 & Saturday, September 30, 2023
Time: TBD
Parking & Transit Info
There is limited street parking available on a first-come, first-served basis in the Bucktown neighborhood. We highly encourage taking public transit, carpooling, or biking to the event. There will be thousands of participants, volunteers, and spectators on site race morning. Please plan for heavy traffic and allow ample time to check your gear and get into your corral.
Visit the CTA website for more information on public transit options.
Results and Photos
The Bucktown 5K is an officially timed event using a disposable chip timing system. You’ll see timing clocks along the USATF-certified course, as well as at the finish line. Results will stream live online in real-time, so you and your fans can check your time right after crossing the finish line.
Find your free photos on desktop or mobile. We do our best to capture great photos of everyone on race day, but we need your help! To make sure we’re able to accurately tag your pictures, wear your bib on the front of your body, and make sure it isn’t covered by clothing, race belts, etc.
