Chicago Chinatown 5K Run

About the Event

LACE UP! 2026 Chinatown 5K is coming in HOT!

Join us on Saturday, July 18, 2026, for a run or walk through the heart of Chicago’s Chinatown, a community rich in culture and history.

The Chicago Chinatown 5K and Youth Run is held by 501(c)(3) nonprofit social services organization, Project: VISION. Project: VISION's mission is to help youth in Chicago's Greater Chinatown community reach their full potential by providing them with tools for educational, personal, and civic Development. Since 2003, Project: VISION has empowered over 2,000 underprivileged Asian American youth in Chicago through free educational and leadership development programs. Serving students in grades 6-12, PV provides tutoring, ACT/SAT prep, career readiness workshops, and leadership training to help students succeed academically and build essential life skills. The organization also fosters social responsibility through service projects and mentorship opportunities, equipping students with the confidence and tools to achieve their goals and give back to their communities. Last year alone, PV served a record 460 students, delivering over 87,000 hours of tutoring, mentorship, and career readiness services. These programs continue to inspire students to succeed, grow, and contribute to brighter futures for themselves and their communities.

Experience the magic of Chicago’s Chinatown like never before! Picture yourself running through its historic neighborhoods and streets, surrounded by the vibrant history, tantalizing scents, and lively sounds of this bustling community. Prefer to join from afar? No problem! Our virtual race option lets friends and partners from around the globe participate and share in the excitement.

Join us for an unforgettable celebration of culture, community, and fitness!

EVENT DETAILS:

Date: Saturday, July 18, 2026
Location: Ping Tom Park (East), 1700 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL 60616

Times:

5K: 8:00 AM

200m Youth Dash (6 - 8 Years Old): 9:00 AM

400m Youth Dash (9 - 11 Years Old): 9:10 AM

CAUSE & DONATION:

All donations from the event will directly support Project: VISION’s mission to provide free youth programs, making a meaningful impact on the lives of our students and their families.

Join us for a morning of fitness, community, and fun as we work together to empower the next generation. Sign up today to run, walk, or donate—every step makes a difference!

QUESTIONS?

Please Email Us: info@chinatown5k.org

Races Offered

Chinatown 5K

Jul 18, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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08:00

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$40.00

Virtual 5K

Jul 18, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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09:00

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$50.00

Youth Dash

Jul 18, 2026

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Distance — Youth Dash

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09:00

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$20.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for July in Chicago.

thermostat Temperature

19.4° / 27.3°

wb_sunny Feels like

19.8° / 28.1°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

11h 38m

water_drop Avg rainfall

6.3 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

11.4 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Very High (8.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

76.9%

wb_twilight Sunrise

05:30

nightlight Sunset

20:21

About Chicago

Learn more about the host city, Chicago.

Chicago is the home of the blues and the truth of jazz, the heart of comedy and the idea of the skyscraper. Here, the age of railroads found its center, and airplanes followed suit. "Stormy, Husky, Brawling / City of Big Shoulders," Chicago is a Heartland boomtown, its ethos defined by urban planner Daniel Burnham's immortal vision: "Make no little plans; they have no magic to stir men's blood." It is one of the world's great cities and the third largest city in the United States, behind only New York City and Los Angeles.