There is no shortage of races in Chicago, especially in summer. It seems like every weekend between May and September features at least two races in the city's many parks. … MORE
There is no shortage of races in Chicago, especially in summer. It seems like every weekend between May and September features at least two races in the city’s many parks. The Original 5k has an 80s theme, where runners are encouraged to wear tube socks, short shorts and cotton singlets. Many runners go the distance and don mustaches to resemble Prefontaine. The race begins and ends at Diversey Harbor in Chicago’s Lincoln Park and it never leaves its tree-lined confines. Though the path is still open to recreational runners, the registration was $19, so I was thrilled. With race fees skyrocketing in recent years, it’s great to run a well-executed race in the city for a bargain price. The 7 pm run time in Chicago’s unpredictable June weather also guarantees more than one surprise.
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A fun Lincoln Park 5k
There is no shortage of races in Chicago, especially in summer. It seems like every weekend between May and September features at least two races in the city's many parks. … MORE
There is no shortage of races in Chicago, especially in summer. It seems like every weekend between May and September features at least two races in the city’s many parks. The Original 5k has an 80s theme, where runners are encouraged to wear tube socks, short shorts and cotton singlets. Many runners go the distance and don mustaches to resemble Prefontaine. The race begins and ends at Diversey Harbor in Chicago’s Lincoln Park and it never leaves its tree-lined confines. Though the path is still open to recreational runners, the registration was $19, so I was thrilled. With race fees skyrocketing in recent years, it’s great to run a well-executed race in the city for a bargain price. The 7 pm run time in Chicago’s unpredictable June weather also guarantees more than one surprise.