Sat, Sep 26, 2026

Lawndale 5K

Chicago, IL

Registration openAnnual since at least 2019

Entry is $30 now and rises to $35 after Sep 1, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Lawndale 5K

The Lawndale 5K is a neighborhood race on Chicago's west side, organized by a local Christian fitness center whose health programs benefit from the proceeds. The course runs through the Lawndale area, so the crowd along the route tends to be people who actually live there, not spectators bused in for the occasion.

Packets can be picked up in the days before the race at the Green Tomato Cafe on Ogden Avenue, with race-morning pickup available as well. The organizers suggest grabbing your packet early to avoid a wait.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a big field, and the spread of finish times is wide, so this is a mostly recreational race rather than one for club runners.

3.1 Miles · 2025 results

1,014finishers

17:35winner

41:16median

1:26:07cutoff

Top 3: Ian Sneller (17:35) · Carson Potts (17:46) · Daniel Amador (18:23)

The Lawndale 5K has been held every year since at least 2019. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

Where Would You Finish?

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

3.1 Miles9/26/2026 09:00$30

Kids Dash9/26/2026 10:15$5

Virtual Run9/26/2026 09:00$30

Pre-Event Volunteer9/26/2026 06:00Free

Event Day Volunteer9/26/2026 06:00Free

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Common Questions About the Lawndale 5K

Will I finish last at the Lawndale 5K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 41:16, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:26:07, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Lawndale 5K a good first 3.1 Miles?

With 1,014 finishers there are runners at every pace, so you are never out on your own. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Lawndale 5K?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 17:35 while the median finisher took 41:16. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.

Where can I train for the Lawndale 5K?

Join a local run club. CARA Run Crew, Second City Track Club, Venados Running Club and others in Chicago welcome runners of all paces, and a weekly group run is the most reliable way to hold a training block together.