El Grito 5K Family Run/Walk
From New Life Centers
- Date Sun 13th September 2026
- Time 8:30AM CDT
- Location Chicago, Illinois
- Price Free - $48.70
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of community spirit and celebration at the El Grito 5K Family Run/Walk, organized by New Life Centers! On Sunday, September 13, 2026, join us in the heart of Chicago's vibrant Little Village neighborhood as we race along the culturally rich 26th street. This exciting event precedes the Mexican Independence Day Parade, making it a perfect way to kick off the festivities with family and friends.
Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun way to get active, the El Grito 5K welcomes participants of all fitness levels. Plus, your involvement supports a great cause—proceeds from the race will benefit New Life Centers and their dedicated efforts to empower young people and their families through youth leadership, mentorship, and restorative justice programs. Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to celebrate culture, community, and fitness!
Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun way to get active, the El Grito 5K welcomes participants of all fitness levels. Plus, your involvement supports a great cause—proceeds from the race will benefit New Life Centers and their dedicated efforts to empower young people and their families through youth leadership, mentorship, and restorative justice programs. Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to celebrate culture, community, and fitness!
Organiser's Description
El Grito 5K runs along 26th street in the culturally rich Mexican neighborhood of Little Village. The race will precede the Mexican Independence Day Parade.
El Grito 5K recorre la calle 26 en La Villita, un barrio rico en cultura mexicana. La carrera se lleva a cabo antes del desfile del D'ia de la Independencia de M'exico.
We invite runners of all fitness levels to participate in this event!
!Invitamos a corredores de todos los niveles de condici'on f'isica a participar!
Proceeds for this race will go to support New Life Centers in their relentless commitment to young people and their families at the intersection of youth leadership, life-on-life relationships, and restorative justice.
Las ganancias de esta carrera se destinar'an a apoyar el compromiso que tiene New Life Centers con los j'ovenes y sus familias en la intersecci'on de liderazgo juvenil, mentor'ia y la justicia restaurativa.
El Grito 5K recorre la calle 26 en La Villita, un barrio rico en cultura mexicana. La carrera se lleva a cabo antes del desfile del D'ia de la Independencia de M'exico.
We invite runners of all fitness levels to participate in this event!
!Invitamos a corredores de todos los niveles de condici'on f'isica a participar!
Proceeds for this race will go to support New Life Centers in their relentless commitment to young people and their families at the intersection of youth leadership, life-on-life relationships, and restorative justice.
Las ganancias de esta carrera se destinar'an a apoyar el compromiso que tiene New Life Centers con los j'ovenes y sus familias en la intersecci'on de liderazgo juvenil, mentor'ia y la justicia restaurativa.
Races
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5K Run/Walk Adult
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 13th September 2026 (9:00AM CDT)
$48.70
CLOSED -
5K Run/Walk Youth
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 13th September 2026 (9:00AM CDT)
$27.50
CLOSED -
Kids Dash
Sun 13th September 2026 (8:30AM CDT)
Free
CLOSED -
Virtual
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
$32.80
CLOSED
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