Hbcu Run & Brunch
About this race
Stride. Sweat. Savor.
The celebration grows! Our second annual HBCU Run & Brunch brings even more energy to Chicago’s South Side—featuring a brand-new 10K run alongside the classic 5K run/walk. Whether you’re chasing a PR, strolling with friends, or just coming for the brunch vibes, it’s your moment to rep your school, your crew, and your city.
The HBCU Run & Brunch is a Hillman Recreation Foundation initiative that exists to celebrate Black excellence, promote holistic health, and unite HBCU/PBI students, alumni, and Divine Nine members through movement, culture, and community. As the first event of its kind on Chicago’s far South Side, our mission is to ignite a lifestyle shift—honoring our legacy while empowering participants to stride toward better health, deeper connection, and collective joy.
We run for wellness. We brunch for the culture. We gather to thrive.
Pick your distance
Running
10K Run + Brunch
Your race, your pace!
10K Run + VIP Brunch Experience
Want to have a SEAT in the shade post race? Register for the Run and the VIP Experience! 🥂 The iN Crowd Lounge @ Hillman Yard (VIP Experience) Step into The iN Crowd Lounge, an exclusive VIP brunch tent at Hillman Yard with elevated vibes and premium perks. VIP guests enjoy: ✨ Reserved seating ✨ Upscale brunch selections ✨ Signature drinks and VIP-only bar access ✨ Exclusive curated giveaways The iN Crowd Lounge is the place to see and be seen. Limited spots available—secure your VIP experience early!
5K Run + Brunch
Your race, your pace!
5K Run + VIP Brunch Experience
Want to have a SEAT in the shade post race? Register for the Run and the VIP Experience! 🥂 The iN Crowd Lounge @ Hillman Yard (VIP Experience) Step into The iN Crowd Lounge, an exclusive VIP brunch tent at Hillman Yard with elevated vibes and premium perks. VIP guests enjoy: ✨ Reserved seating ✨ Upscale brunch selections ✨ Signature drinks and VIP-only bar access ✨ Exclusive curated giveaways The iN Crowd Lounge is the place to see and be seen. Limited spots available—secure your VIP experience early!
Brunch Only
🍗 The Pit @ Hillman Yard (General Brunch Experience) Welcome to The Pit @ Hillman Yard, the ultimate post-race hangout where good food, good music, and good people come together. Whether you ran, walked, or just came to vibe, this is where the celebration kicks off! 🎉 Runners get automatic access. Spectators can purchase a Pit Pass to join the brunch party, enjoy the DJ, grab plates from our curated food vendors, and soak up the Hillman Yard energy.
VIP Brunch Experience
🥂 The iN Crowd Lounge @ Hillman Yard (VIP Experience) Step into The iN Crowd Lounge, an exclusive VIP brunch tent at Hillman Yard with elevated vibes and premium perks. VIP guests enjoy: ✨ Reserved seating ✨ Upscale brunch selections ✨ Signature drinks and VIP-only bar access ✨ Exclusive DJ sets and curated giveaways The iN Crowd Lounge is the place to see and be seen. Limited spots available—secure your VIP experience early!
Virtual 10K
You can't make it in-person, but you're still down for the cause! Choose this whether you're running or walking.
Virtual 5K
You can't make it in-person, but you're still down for the cause! Choose this whether you're running or walking.
Walking
5K Walk + Brunch
Now walk it out!
5K Walk + VIP Brunch Experience
Want to have a SEAT in the shade post race? Register for the Walk and the VIP Experience! 🥂 The iN Crowd Lounge @ Hillman Yard (VIP Experience) Step into The iN Crowd Lounge, an exclusive VIP brunch tent at Hillman Yard with elevated vibes and premium perks. VIP guests enjoy: ✨ Reserved seating ✨ Upscale brunch selections ✨ Signature drinks and VIP-only bar access ✨ Exclusive DJ sets and curated giveaways The iN Crowd Lounge is the place to see and be seen. Limited spots available—secure your VIP experience early!
Typical race-day weather
Based on 7 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Chicago, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:35 AM and sets at 6:53 PM local time (CDT) in Chicago on September 19, 2026 — 12h 18m of daylight.
Course
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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, 150 Chicago events
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