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Bloomingdale Trail 5K

Name: Bloomingdale Trail 5K
Start: 2026-09-26
End: 2026-09-26
Location: Chicago

Chicago, United States • 26 Sep 2026

Event Overview

The Bloomingdale Trail 5K is scheduled for Saturday, September 26, 2026. The event is described as an annual, family-friendly run held in Chicago, Illinois. The main address for the event is 1834 N Lawndale Ave, Chicago, IL 60647.

Available Races

The event includes three separate races:

5K: A timed race.
1/2 Mile Dash: A shorter dash.
1/4 Mile Dash: A shorter dash intended for young runners.

Registration fees are listed. The 5K registration is $25, with the price increasing after March 1, 2026. The 1/2 Mile and 1/4 Mile Dashes each cost $5, with registration closing on September 24, 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Illinois Chicago

Race information

Registration

5 km

1/2 Mile Dash

1/4 Mile Dash

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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