Good Life Race

  • Date Sun 26th April 2026
  • Time 8:30AM CDT
  • Location Oak Park, Illinois
  • Price $11.85 - $38.35
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances 5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Get ready for a fantastic day of fun and fitness at the Good Life Race on Sunday, April 26, 2026! Taking place at the scenic Oak Park and River Forest High School in Oak Park, Illinois, this event promises an exhilarating experience for runners of all ages and abilities. Participants can choose from a range of exciting race distances, including a USATF certified 5K, a Youth Mile, and the Junior Dash, all set on flat, fast road courses perfect for achieving personal bests.

The Good Life Race has been recognized as the Cara Race of the Year in 2024, highlighting its stellar reputation in the running community. Not only will participants enjoy a vibrant atmosphere complete with performances from local bands and the Oak Park and River Forest High School drumline, but they will also receive a stylish tri-blend t-shirt as a giveaway. Plus, by joining in on the fun, you’ll be supporting incredible charitable partners like Housing Forward and Collaboration for Early Childhood. Mark your calendars for a day filled with community spirit, excitement, and healthy competition!

Organiser's Description

GOOD LIFE RACE WON CARA RACE OF THE YEAR IN 2024!



SAVE THE DATE: Sunday, April 26, 2026

LOCATION: Oak Park and River Forest High School [https://www.oprfhs.org/], 201 N Scoville Ave, Oak Park, IL, USA.

RESULTS: HTTPS://WWW.ATHLINKS.COM/EVENT/2337/RESULTS/EVENT/1094925/RESULTS

COURSES: The 5K, Youth Mile, and Junior Dash courses are flat, fast road races. The 5K and Youth Mile courses are USATF [https://www.usatf.org/resources/course-certification] certified, which means they are precisely measured.

GIVEAWAYS: All 5K and Youth Mile participants receive a tri-blend t-shirt.

ENTERTAINMENT: Oak Park and River Forest High School drumline, Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School band, and Jesse White Tumblers.

CHARITABLE PARTNERS: HOUSING FORWARD & COLLABORATION FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD

COMMUNITY PARTNERS:

FUTURE DATE: April 25, 2027



Got questions? Email us at [email protected]

Races

  • 5k

    Incl. $3.35 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 26th April 2026 (9:00AM CDT)

    $38.35

    Run or walk 5 kilometers. All ages, no strollers. Time limit of 75 minutes (24min/mile). One start time, organized by pace.
  • Youth Mile

    Incl. $2.15 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 26th April 2026 (8:30AM CDT)

    $17.15

    Run or walk 1 mile. Ages 12 and under. Time limit of 20 minutes. One start time, organized by pace.
  • Junior Dash

    Incl. $1.85 Fee & Finisher T-Shirt

    Sun 26th April 2026 (10:00AM CDT)

    $11.85

    Run or walk 1 block. Ages 6 and under. Each age group runs separately. Time limit of 15 minutes. Meet at the finish at 10am, four waves organized by age/grade.

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Location

Oak Park and River Forest High School, 201 N Scoville Ave, Oak Park, 60302, IL, United States

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