Frank Lloyd Wright Races
About this race
Bring your racing and running season to a close in historic Oak Park with the flat, fast, and scenic route of the 50th Frank Lloyd Wright Races, featuring a 5K Run/Walk, a 10K Run, a Youth Mile for ages 6-14, and a Lil Runners 50-yard dash for ages 3-5. Whether you're a serious runner or looking for an active day with family or friends, join us for this iconic race!
All events are on Sunday, October 18. The course for the 10K passes by eight Frank Lloyd Wright buildings, including the Home and Studio! The 5K passes by the Forest Avenue homes along with the iconic Home and Studio.
All proceeds go to the Park District of Oak Park scholarship fund, helping local individuals participate in programming.
SWAG & AWARDS:
All participants receive FLW-inspired long-sleeved shirts and finisher medals.
LOCATION:
All races start and finish near Oak Park & River Forest High School, 201 N. Scoville, Lake & Scoville, Oak Park, IL. Races start just east of the high school on Ontario.
STROLLERS:
Strollers are allowed at the back of the pack for runners in the 10K and 5K Run events. Strollers are also allowed in the 5K Walk.
5K RUN, 10K RUN & YOUTH MILE TIMING:
We use the B-Tag timing system, a tag built into your bib. The 5K Walk is not timed, so B-Tags are not on bibs issued to walkers. Results and finish placement are based on B-Tag times, not your physical place in the race. Someone can finish after you but still have a faster time!
For more information, please visit: www.flwraces.com. If you are interested in additional programs at the Park District of Oak Park, please visit www.pdop.org.
Race registration is non-refundable.
Pick your distance
Running
10K Run
5K Run
Youth Mile
Lil Runners - 3 Year Old
Lil Runners is a 50-yard dash for ages 5 and under, and will start immediately after the Youth Mile. Wear a Halloween costume!
Lil Runners - 4 Year Old
Lil Runners - 5 Year Old
Walking
5K Walk
Typical race-day weather
Based on 2 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Oak Park, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:07 AM and sets at 6:05 PM local time (CDT) in Oak Park on October 18, 2026 — 10h 58m of daylight.
Course
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- Oak Park 5K Races 4 races
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 4 Oak Park events
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