Fulton Market Loop Da Loop 5k
- Date Sun 26th July 2026
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Chicago, Illinois
- Price $69.90
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day at the Fulton Market Loop Da Loop 5K on Sunday, July 26, 2026, in the vibrant heart of Chicago's Fulton Market District! This highly anticipated event is limited to just 300 participants, ensuring an intimate and exciting atmosphere. Runners will tackle a unique 5K course that takes them through four thrilling laps of the Fulton Market Grand Prix criterium bike race course, all while enjoying the lively street festival ambiance.
Participants can look forward to a range of fantastic perks, including a grab-and-go breakfast, a stylish race performance t-shirt, a finisher medal, and a complimentary drink ticket for the beer garden. The first 50 registered runners will even receive a pair of exclusive event DeFeet socks! After the run, the festivities continue with a local business expo, community bike rides, and the electrifying Fulton Market Grand Prix bike races. Join us for a full day of athletic excitement and community spirit that promises fun for the whole family! Don’t miss out on this thrilling event—register by June 27th to guarantee your t-shirt sizing.
Participants can look forward to a range of fantastic perks, including a grab-and-go breakfast, a stylish race performance t-shirt, a finisher medal, and a complimentary drink ticket for the beer garden. The first 50 registered runners will even receive a pair of exclusive event DeFeet socks! After the run, the festivities continue with a local business expo, community bike rides, and the electrifying Fulton Market Grand Prix bike races. Join us for a full day of athletic excitement and community spirit that promises fun for the whole family! Don’t miss out on this thrilling event—register by June 27th to guarantee your t-shirt sizing.
Organiser's Description
AFTER A STANDOUT FIRST YEAR, THE FULTON MARKET LOOP DA LOOP 5K RETURNS IN 2026!
**LIMITED to 300 PARTICIPANTS**
All Entries receive Breakfast-Shirt-Finisher Medal
First 50 entries receives a pair of event DeFeet socks!
Chicago based 501c3 non-profit cycling team, XXX RACING [https://www.xxxracing.org/fulton-market-grand-prix/] is once again hosting the PREMIER 5k run as a lead in to THE FULTON MARKET GRAND PRIX bike race. THIS ISN'T YOUR TYPICAL 5K. THIS IS AN ALL-DAY ATHLETIC STREET FESTIVAL - FEATURING A 5K RUN, COMMUNITY RIDE, DIVVY BIKE RELAY, JESSE WHITE TUMBLERS PERFORMANCE, AND ONE OF THE FASTEST, MOST COMPETITIVE, AND EXCITING CRITERIUM-STYLE BIKE RACES IN THE COUNTRY!
Da COURSE
Run 4 laps of the Fulton Market Grand Prix criterium bike race course taking you through the heart of the Fulton Market District and under the "L" tracks.
Da RUN
There will be a pre-race bib/package pickup located at the FULTON MARKET PATAGONIA store the week before the race. Pickup date to be announced. You will have the option for race day bib pickup starting at 7am located at the XXX RACING check-in tent located on Morgan and Fulton Street. The race will start at 8am and must be completed before 9am. THERE WILL BE A SECURE GEAR CHECK AT CHECK IN. If you are still on the course at 9am you will be guided off in order to prepare for the bike races to begin at 9:20am.
Da POST RUN - FESTIVAL & BEER GARDEN
Your entry fee includes a grab and go breakfast which can be picked up in the XXX RACING BEER GARDEN located at the Finish line. YOU WILL ALSO RECEIVE A COMPLIMENTARY DRINK TICKET TO BE USED ANYTIME AT THE BEER GARDEN ALONGSIDE THE CHICAGO GRIT [http://chicago-grit.com/] FULTON MARKET GRAND PRIX BIKE RACES. Non-alcoholic beer will be available before 11am, alcoholic beer available after 11am. There will be a local business expo and street festival running all day, located on Morgan Street at the start/finish line. For more details, visit https://www.xxxracing.org/fulton-market-grand-prix
Da COMMUNITY BIKE RIDE
You're also invited to participate in the Community Bike Ride at 2:45pm. We shut down the course for 30 minutes and open the course to anyone with a bike to ride the course before the Men's and Women's Pro races. We had individuals, families, and kids last year participate and they had a blast! NO COST, just need to register in advance.
DA DIVVY RELAY
NEW IN 2026! You're also invited to sign up a team for the new DIVVY BIKES RELAY charity event at 4:35pm. For more details, visit https://www.xxxracing.org/fulton-market-grand-prix
Da SWAG
Race performance t-shirt, breakfast, finisher medal, drink ticket! REGISTER BY JUNE 27TH TO GUARANTEE YOUR SIZING.
DA GENDA:
7:00-7:45AM Race check-in/bib pickup at Morgan and Fulton Street (1000 W Fulton Street)
8:00 RACE START at the intersection of Morgan and Fulton Street
8:20 Grab and Go breakfast begins at xXx Racing Tent
9:00 RACE ENDS 5K is officially over, any participants remaining on the course will be asked to exit at a safe location
9:05 Course opens for cyclists to warmup for FULTON MARKET GRAND PRIX bike races
9:20AM-8PM All-day street festival (fun for da whole family!) - including bike races, community bike ride, DIVVY BIKE charity relay, Jesse White Tumblers performance, beer garden, food trucks, and CAT 5 World Championships!
Check out the details of the Chicago Grit Bike Series and The Fulton Market Grand Prix bike race at FULTON MARKET GRAND PRIX WEBSITE [https://www.xxxracing.org/fulton-market-grand-prix]
***Definitely click on the video link below for a 2025 Fulton Market Grand Prix highlight!***
We're gonna bring da photographer and drone camera back to cover da Loop Da Loop!
**LIMITED to 300 PARTICIPANTS**
All Entries receive Breakfast-Shirt-Finisher Medal
First 50 entries receives a pair of event DeFeet socks!
Chicago based 501c3 non-profit cycling team, XXX RACING [https://www.xxxracing.org/fulton-market-grand-prix/] is once again hosting the PREMIER 5k run as a lead in to THE FULTON MARKET GRAND PRIX bike race. THIS ISN'T YOUR TYPICAL 5K. THIS IS AN ALL-DAY ATHLETIC STREET FESTIVAL - FEATURING A 5K RUN, COMMUNITY RIDE, DIVVY BIKE RELAY, JESSE WHITE TUMBLERS PERFORMANCE, AND ONE OF THE FASTEST, MOST COMPETITIVE, AND EXCITING CRITERIUM-STYLE BIKE RACES IN THE COUNTRY!
Da COURSE
Run 4 laps of the Fulton Market Grand Prix criterium bike race course taking you through the heart of the Fulton Market District and under the "L" tracks.
Da RUN
There will be a pre-race bib/package pickup located at the FULTON MARKET PATAGONIA store the week before the race. Pickup date to be announced. You will have the option for race day bib pickup starting at 7am located at the XXX RACING check-in tent located on Morgan and Fulton Street. The race will start at 8am and must be completed before 9am. THERE WILL BE A SECURE GEAR CHECK AT CHECK IN. If you are still on the course at 9am you will be guided off in order to prepare for the bike races to begin at 9:20am.
Da POST RUN - FESTIVAL & BEER GARDEN
Your entry fee includes a grab and go breakfast which can be picked up in the XXX RACING BEER GARDEN located at the Finish line. YOU WILL ALSO RECEIVE A COMPLIMENTARY DRINK TICKET TO BE USED ANYTIME AT THE BEER GARDEN ALONGSIDE THE CHICAGO GRIT [http://chicago-grit.com/] FULTON MARKET GRAND PRIX BIKE RACES. Non-alcoholic beer will be available before 11am, alcoholic beer available after 11am. There will be a local business expo and street festival running all day, located on Morgan Street at the start/finish line. For more details, visit https://www.xxxracing.org/fulton-market-grand-prix
Da COMMUNITY BIKE RIDE
You're also invited to participate in the Community Bike Ride at 2:45pm. We shut down the course for 30 minutes and open the course to anyone with a bike to ride the course before the Men's and Women's Pro races. We had individuals, families, and kids last year participate and they had a blast! NO COST, just need to register in advance.
DA DIVVY RELAY
NEW IN 2026! You're also invited to sign up a team for the new DIVVY BIKES RELAY charity event at 4:35pm. For more details, visit https://www.xxxracing.org/fulton-market-grand-prix
Da SWAG
Race performance t-shirt, breakfast, finisher medal, drink ticket! REGISTER BY JUNE 27TH TO GUARANTEE YOUR SIZING.
DA GENDA:
7:00-7:45AM Race check-in/bib pickup at Morgan and Fulton Street (1000 W Fulton Street)
8:00 RACE START at the intersection of Morgan and Fulton Street
8:20 Grab and Go breakfast begins at xXx Racing Tent
9:00 RACE ENDS 5K is officially over, any participants remaining on the course will be asked to exit at a safe location
9:05 Course opens for cyclists to warmup for FULTON MARKET GRAND PRIX bike races
9:20AM-8PM All-day street festival (fun for da whole family!) - including bike races, community bike ride, DIVVY BIKE charity relay, Jesse White Tumblers performance, beer garden, food trucks, and CAT 5 World Championships!
Check out the details of the Chicago Grit Bike Series and The Fulton Market Grand Prix bike race at FULTON MARKET GRAND PRIX WEBSITE [https://www.xxxracing.org/fulton-market-grand-prix]
***Definitely click on the video link below for a 2025 Fulton Market Grand Prix highlight!***
We're gonna bring da photographer and drone camera back to cover da Loop Da Loop!
Races
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Fulton Market Loop Da Loop 5K
Incl. $4.90 Fee & Performance T-Shirt (Unisex Sizing)
Sun 26th July 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$69.90
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