CNB Fleadh 5K
Saturday
March 7, 2026 - 8:30am
17th Annual Oak Forest Fleadh
#fleadharoundtown and enjoy a day filled with
FITNESS. FAMILY. FUN.
What's a Fleadh? Fleadh (pronounced flah) is gaelic for festival!
It's our 17th Annual Oak Forest Fleadh, it's FUN & FESTIVE way to kick off spring!
The CNB Fleadh 5k is a challenging course which brings you through the neighborhoods and past Oak Forest Landmarks, St. Damian Church, Oak Forest High School, Valley Kingdom Ministries, Ridge & Kerkstra Schools. The CNB Fleadh 5k has grown in popularity & it's a great way to kick off your running season. It's fun to get outside after a long winter, see everyone decked out in their irish attire & view the friendly faces cheering for you!
*Start line is 155th & Betty Ann. Betty Ann is 2 blocks East of Central Avenue
*Use 155th & Natalie to access all local street parking near start line at
Ann Marie, Betty Ann, Michaele & Natalie
*Parking available at St. Damian, 155th & Long
*Post race events at Oak Forest Fire Station: refreshments, visit with onsite sponsors, awards (9:30a approx)
Our post race refreshments will be held at Oak Forest Fire Station 1, at the City Hall Campus (155th & Central)
Fleadh 5K participants will receive a short sleeve race t-shirt (first 400) &
goodie bag* (*while supplies last).
8:30am start** CNB FLEADH 5K
11am FAMILY PARADE
steps off at 151st & Central and will head South to Oak Forest Park District
Hunt for the $1000 Golden Ticket
Who will find the winning ticket this year? Sponsor, Kevin Szabo Jr. Plumbing has
hidden 1 lucky ticket somewhere along the Parade route on Fleadh morning.
May the luck of the Irish help in your hunt for the pot of gold!
Finish your day with friends and family at our many restaurants & pubs!
#FleadhAroundTown is meant for you to enjoy all day long!
This event continues because of our amazing sponsors.
Interested in sponsoring? Contact the Chamber office, 708-687-4600, to discuss the best way to maximize your marketing by promoting your brand & supporting this community loved event!
**All participants will be timed, however, if you do not start the race by 8:35am, your time will not be considered for an award. Awards presentation will start at 9:30am, you must cross the finish line by 9:15am in order for your time to be considered for an award, regardless of your overall time. Due to the days events, the race will start promptly at 8:30, plan on completing the course by 9:45am if you are walking.
ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS.
Countdown to event
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
5k Youth (15 years old or younger)
Price changes in 8 days 13 hours-
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Register for 5k Youth (15 years old or younger)$25.00
Early Bird Pricing
Now registering Dec 1 – Dec 31 -
$30.00
Happy New Year Special
Jan 1 – Jan 31 -
$35.00Feb 1 – Mar 6
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5K
Price changes in 8 days 13 hours-
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Register for 5K$30.00
Early Bird Pricing
Now registering Dec 1 – Dec 31 -
$35.00
Happy New Year Special
Jan 1 – Jan 31 -
$40.00Feb 1 – Mar 6
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General Information
No dogs, roller blades, bicycles, or skateboards allowed.
The Fleadh 5K uses a disposable chip timing tag that runners receive at packet pick up on their race bibs. It is lightweight and remains attached to the race bib. Runners must wear their race bibs on the front of their clothing (preferably chest) in order to be timed accurately. There is no post race chip turn-in or fee for lost or unreturned chips. This race is timed & scored by Time to Run
CNB Bank & Trust, 5459 W. 159th Street, Thursday, March 5th from 9a to 5p and Friday, March 6th from 9a to 6p.
You can pick up other registrants packets, and race registration at the bank will remain open until 6p on Friday.
Race Day - Registration and Packet Pick-Up & Parking
All event day activities will be held at the Oak Forest Fire Station #1, 5620 James Drive on City Hall Campus (155th & Central)
Packet pick up and event day registration will be Saturday from 7a to 8a
Registration fee for race day will be $35 for all runners
**see map - Ann Marie, Betty Ann, Natalie
PLEASE USE NATALIE DRIVE to access, 155th will shut dow for race set up.
Fleadh Grand Marshal
We will annouce our parade Grand Marshal on December 6th at Oak Forest's Jolly Jamboree!
Participants will receive a short sleeve t-shirt (first 500 runners). Also, participants will receive goody bags (while supplies last).
5-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & over
Awards will be given to the top three winners overall, and Medals will be given to the top three male and female, in each age group category.
The award ceremony will begin at approximately 9:30a at Oak Forest Fire Station #1.
Following the race, please enjoy refreshments at Oak Forest Fire Station #1. Awards will be given at approx. 9:30a
Hunt for the $1000 golden ticket! Who will be the lucky winner this year? Our sponsor, Kevin Szabo Jr. Plumbing, has hidden 1 lucky ticket along the Parade route. May the luck of the Irish help you in your hunt to find gold!
Join Run to the Pub for their 6 week Irish Series training program to help get you race ready for the Oak Forest Fleadh &
other St. Paddy's day races. Training will start February 21st at Blarney Stone Pub in Oak Forest for 6 weeks. Information and registration can be found at runtopub.net
About Our Presenting Sponsor
CNB Bank & Trust, N.A. is proud to be a locally-owned community bank. They have a vested interest in the success of local individuals and businesses in the communities we serve. Their commitment to the communities we reside in is far reaching. From local schools, churches, non-profit organizations to community fundraisers, CNB Bank & Trust, N.A. makes it a top priority to give back. In fact, their employees participate in community service programs in their own communities every day. We take pride in this place we call home.
CNB Bank, Thank you for your generous support for the past 16 years.You are a true community partner and we appreciate your continued support of the Oak Forest-Crestwood Area Chamber.
5K ROUTE
Event day parking
- Start line is 155th Street & Betty Ann. Betty Ann is 2 blocks East of Central Avenue
- Parking on local streets near the start line: Ann Marie, Betty Ann, Michaele, Natalie
- Additional parking available at St. Damian Parish at 155th & Long
- Take Central Avenue to NATALIE DRIVE to access local streets to park. 155th will shut down at 7:30a from Central to Michaele
- Pre & Post race will take place at Oak Forest Fire Station #1, City Hall Campus at 155th & Central
Sponsorship Opportunities
This event succeeds because of our generous sponsors! Please consider sponsoring so we can continue this well loved community wide event.....
Event schedule
- Wed, December 31, 2025 11:59 PM - Early Bird Discount ends
- Thu, March 5, 2026 9:00 AM - Packet pickup: CNB Bank & Trust, 5459 W. 159th St 9-5pm
- Fri, March 6, 2026 9:00 AM - Packet pickup: CNB Bank & Trust, 5459 W. 159th St 9-6pm
- Fri, March 6, 2026 6:00 PM - Online Registraton Closes
- Sat, March 7, 2026 7:00 AM - Race Day Registration 7-8am
- Sat, March 7, 2026 8:30 AM - Race Starts
- Sat, March 7, 2026 9:30 AM - Awards
- Sat, March 7, 2026 11:00 AM - Fleadh Family Parade / Central Avenue
Contact information
- Event contact
- Kim Malecky-Iles
- Phone
- +1 708-687-4600
- Website
- Visit website
