Chicago Gaelic Park Carraig Challenge Cross Country 5K Run
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Chicago Gaelic Park Carraig Challenge Cross Country 5K Run & 1.5 Mile Walk
This event at Carraig Irish Pub / Gaelic Park in Oak Forest, Illinois, offers a cross country 5K run and a 1.5 mile walk on November 29, 2026. Proceeds support Gaelic Park Charities, which provides assistance to charities throughout the Chicago area.
Distances:
- 5K run
- 1.5 mile walk
Registration includes a Carraig Challenge sweatshirt with an option to upgrade to a hooded sweatshirt for an additional $4.00, a free Carraig Pub drink ticket, and post-race food that includes hot soup. Entrants who register by November 15, 2026 are guaranteed a size for the sweatshirt. There is no race day registration; packet pick up is available the day before the event and on-site check in is offered on race morning.
Awards are presented to one overall male and one overall female, with age group awards in the following categories: 14 & under; 15-19; 20-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; and 60 & over. The event page lists separate registration options for adults, students, and families. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
