Take a look at the amazing pictures from our 2025 event
Courtesy of Kyle Flubacker
Lakefront Loop 5K Run
&
Single Loop Walk
Kids Dash
Sunday, May 3, 2026
8:00 AM Start
Navy Pier
600 E. Grand Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
The Lakefront Loop is the only 5K completely contained on the Pier, using the Northwestern Medicine Wellness Way Fitness Trail that encircles the North and South Docks. Every dollar raised supports the Pier’s mission to welcome all and offer dynamic experiences and programs for millions of annual guests at no cost.
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
5K Run/Walk
Price changes in 5 months 3 days-
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$34.99
Early Bird Pricing
Oct 10 – Oct 19 -
Register for 5K Run/Walk$51.49Now registering Oct 20 – Mar 29
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$62.48Mar 30 – May 3
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Kids Dash
Price changes in 5 months 3 days-
Kids Dash Age 8 and under
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$18.49
Early Bird Pricing
Oct 10 – Oct 19 -
Register for Kids Dash$29.49Now registering Oct 20 – Mar 29
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$34.99Mar 30 – May 3
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May 1 Parking
May 1 Pre Paid Parking for Pre Race Day Packet Pick Up
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Register for May 1 Parking$18.49Oct 10 - May 3
May 3 Parking
May 3 Pre Paid Parking for Race Day
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Register for May 3 Parking$18.49Oct 10 - May 3
Pre Race Day Packet Pick Up and Registration
May 1, 2026
11 AM - 5PM
Peoples Energy Welcome Pavilion
Navy Pier
600 E. Grand Avenue
Chicago, IL
Race Day Registration and Packet Pick Up
6:00 AM
Peoples Energy Welcome Pavilion
Navy Pier
600 E. Grand Avenue
Chicago, IL
5K Race Start
8:00 AM
Please note: While dogs and strollers are allowed on the course - please be aware that we ask that you start at the back of the group at the start line. This is a very a very narrow course.
Age Group and Award Categories
5K
Male/Female
10 & under
11 - 14
15 - 19
20 - 29
30 - 39
40 - 49
50 - 59
60 - 69
70 & over
Kids Dash
9:00 AM Start
8 & under. Kids will receive a race shirt, a ticket to the Centennial Wheel and Navy Pier Sunglasses!
You can prepay for parking for pre race day packet pick (May 1, 2026) and/or for race morning (May 3, 2026) with registration for an additional $15.00/day.
You will receive a validation sticker when you pick up your packet to use upon leaving the garage.
Gear check will not be available at this race.
A limited number of lockers are available in the Family Pavilion, near Entrance 1, and near Entrance 2.
Lockers may be rented with a credit card and cost are:
$7 for standard (13”x8”x17”)
$10 for extra-large (22”x14”x21”)
$15 for jumbo (22”x14”x29”)
Navy Pier's History
Located on Lake Michigan, Navy Pier is the top nonprofit tourism destination in the Midwest, stretching more than six city blocks and typically welcoming nearly 9 million annual guests. Originally opened in 1916 as a shipping and recreation facility, this Chicago landmark showcases more than 50 acres of parks, restaurants, attractions, retail shops, sightseeing and dining cruise boats, exposition facilities and more.
The Pier celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2016 with the unveiling of the iconic Centennial Wheel, Polk Bros Park, Family Pavilion and Peoples Energy Welcome Pavilion. In 2021, Navy Pier continued to usher in its second century with ongoing Pier-wide redevelopment efforts—including Sable, a 223-room Hilton hotel, new restaurants and partnerships, and thrilling additions to Pier Park. The Pier is also proud to continue providing free, year-round arts and cultural programming designed to inspire, educate and connect communities across the city and globe. For more information, visit www.navypier.org.
Event schedule
- Fri, May 1, 2026 11:00 AM - Pre Race Day Packet Pick Up at Peoples Energy Welcome Pavilion Navy Pier 11AM-6PM
- Sun, May 3, 2026 6:00 AM - Race Day Registration and Packet Pick Up
- Sun, May 3, 2026 8:00 AM - 5K Race Start
- Sun, May 3, 2026 9:00 AM - 250 Yard Kids Dash Start (Age 8 and under)
Contact information
- Event contact
- Colleen Ward
- Website
- Visit website
