Chicago Gaelic Park Carraig Challenge

NOV
29
2026
A cross country event at Gaelic Park in Oak Forest on November 29, 2026 offering a 5K run and a 1.5 mile walk with proceeds to Gaelic Park Charities.
Sun 29 Nov 2026
5 kilometers

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Chicago Gaelic Park Carraig Challenge

The Chicago Gaelic Park Carraig Challenge is a cross country event at Gaelic Park in Oak Forest, Illinois on Sunday, November 29, 2026. The event offers two options for participants:

  • 5K run
  • 1.5 mile walk

Registration includes a Carraig Challenge sweatshirt. Participants may upgrade to a hooded sweatshirt for an additional $4.00. Registration also includes a free Carraig Pub drink ticket and post race food, including hot soup. To guarantee a sweatshirt size, registration must be completed by November 15, 2026.

Packet pickup is available the day before the event on Saturday, November 28, and on site on race morning. There is no race day registration.

All proceeds benefit Gaelic Park Charities, which provides assistance to charities throughout the Chicago area.

Awards are given to one overall male and one overall female, plus age group awards in the following categories: 14 and under; 15 to 19; 20 to 24; 25 to 29; 30 to 34; 35 to 39; 40 to 44; 45 to 49; 50 to 54; 55 to 59; and 60 and over. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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