Abuelitos 5K
- Date Sat 26th September 2026
- Time 9:00AM CDT
- Location Chicago, Illinois
- Price $27.50
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Join us for the Abuelitos 5K on Saturday, September 26, 2026, in the vibrant city of Chicago, Cook County! This exciting event is all about celebrating family and honoring the invaluable contributions of grandparents. Whether you choose to run or walk, this fun and family-oriented 5K is a fantastic opportunity to connect with loved ones and promote a healthy lifestyle.
Participants are encouraged to dress up as their favorite grandparent characters, adding a festive touch to the experience. The event aims to engage the community and specifically reach out to older adults, fostering social connections and potentially inspiring the formation of running and walking clubs for those over 60. Runners will not only enjoy the thrill of crossing the finish line but will also receive a beautiful medal, savor delicious tamales, and sip on cafecito while enjoying lively Andean music. Come join us for a day filled with joy, fitness, and community spirit—everyone is welcome!
Participants are encouraged to dress up as their favorite grandparent characters, adding a festive touch to the experience. The event aims to engage the community and specifically reach out to older adults, fostering social connections and potentially inspiring the formation of running and walking clubs for those over 60. Runners will not only enjoy the thrill of crossing the finish line but will also receive a beautiful medal, savor delicious tamales, and sip on cafecito while enjoying lively Andean music. Come join us for a day filled with joy, fitness, and community spirit—everyone is welcome!
Organiser's Description
Abuelitos 5k is a fun and family oriented event with the purpose of celebrating family and contribution of grandparents. This 5K is an opportunity to stay healthy and run/walk shoulder to shoulder with our children and grandchildren. Overcome all obstacles and register for this exciting event. The Charity partner for this 5k is Centro Romero, a community organization in the northside of Chicago that offers after school programs, ESL and GED classes, and youth leadership programs among others.
Dress up as a grandpa or grandma (custom) and be ready to spend time together with your beloved ones who give so much for our community. A purpose of the 5k is to reach out to abuelit@s who need to socialize in a fun environment and hopefully begin running/walking clubs for people over 60 years old.
All runners will receive a beautiful finishing medal, cafecito, and delicious tamales. Runners will enjoy Andean Music.
Come and run with us. Everyone is welcome to exercise, stay fit, healthy, strengthen our families and community.
Dress up as a grandpa or grandma (custom) and be ready to spend time together with your beloved ones who give so much for our community. A purpose of the 5k is to reach out to abuelit@s who need to socialize in a fun environment and hopefully begin running/walking clubs for people over 60 years old.
All runners will receive a beautiful finishing medal, cafecito, and delicious tamales. Runners will enjoy Andean Music.
Come and run with us. Everyone is welcome to exercise, stay fit, healthy, strengthen our families and community.
Races
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Abuelitos 5k
Incl. $2.50 Fee & Medal
Sat 26th September 2026 (9:00AM CDT)
$27.50
We will have the presence of organizations offering resources to seniors and their families
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6601 N Western Avenue, Chicago, 60645, IL, United States
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