About the 4th Annual Run for the Parks! 5K Run, Walk or Roll
The course runs out and back along the Lakefront Trail through Burnham Park, so you get the lake on one side and the park open on the other the whole way. The terrain is paved path, flat the entire way, and the surrounding landscape stays consistent throughout. A shorter nature walk loops through the Burnham Wildlife Corridor for anyone who wants something slower and more guided.
There is a pancake spread in the park after the race, with food and drinks available. The post-race area stays in Burnham Park, so the morning does not scatter across different locations.
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Distances & Start Times
5K9/13/2026 09:00$50
1 Mile9/13/2026 09:00$30
Kid's Dash - 400m or 800m9/13/2026 09:45$20
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