Races
Bank of America Chicago 5K
A 5K road race in Chicago, Illinois.
- Type
- 5K
- Where
- Chicago, Illinois
- Level
- Beginner friendly
Race dates
2026: Saturday, October 10, 2026
Dates change, so check the official site before you enter or book travel. Last checked June 3, 2026.
About the race
A good pick for your first race.
Training for it
Most 5K plans take six to ten weeks. If you cannot run for 30 minutes yet, start with a couch-to-5K plan first.
- Run three or four times a week, mostly easy.
- Add one faster session a week once the easy runs feel comfortable.
- Run the course or something similar once before race day if you can.
