El Grito 5K Family Run/Walk

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From New Life Centers

  • Date Sun 14th September 2025
  • Time 8:30AM CDT
  • Location Chicago, Illinois
  • Price Free - $38.10
  • Races 4 races
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Join us for the vibrant El Grito 5K Family Run/Walk on Sunday, September 14, 2025, in the heart of Chicago's Little Village neighborhood! Organized by New Life Centers, this exciting event will take place along the culturally rich 26th Street, right before the spectacular Mexican Independence Day Parade. The El Grito 5K welcomes participants of all fitness levels to come together in celebration, fitness, and community spirit.

This event not only promises a fun-filled day for families and runners alike, but it also supports a noble cause. Proceeds from the race will benefit New Life Centers and their dedicated work with young people and families, promoting youth leadership, mentorship, and restorative justice. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make a positive impact while enjoying a festive atmosphere filled with culture and camaraderie. Lace up your running shoes and be part of a meaningful celebration!

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.

Races

  • 5K Run/Walk Adult

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 14th September 2025 (9:00AM CDT)

    $38.10

  • 5K Run/Walk Youth

    Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 14th September 2025 (9:00AM CDT)

    $22.20

  • Kids Dash

    Sun 14th September 2025 (8:30AM CDT)

    Free

  • Virtual

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt

    $32.80

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26th & Kostner, Chicago, 60623, IL, United States

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