About the Back to School 5K
The course runs through Millennium Park, so the surroundings are green and open rather than street-heavy. The race is built around a school supply drive, and people are asked to bring donations for local students alongside the running. That thread runs through the whole morning and gives it a purpose beyond the finish line.
Dropping off school supplies at the event is part of the day. The park setting means there is room for families to spread out before and after, and the awards cover a wide range of age groups, so competitive runners have something to run toward.
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Distances & Start Times
5K8/1/2026 08:00$33
1 Mile8/1/2026 08:00$20
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