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The Michael J. Fox Foundation's Chicago Run/Walk
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The Michael J. Fox Foundation's Chicago Run/Walk

Chicago, Illinois, United States View on map
May 02, 2026 – May 03, 2026 (America/Chicago local time)
Running

About this race

The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) launched the Run/Walk Series in 2017 to connect those affected by Parkinson’s, their families and community supporters. Since then, the Series has expanded nationwide, raising over $10.1 million and uniting more than 33,800 participants.

These family-friendly events offer a day of activity, community and valuable information about Parkinson's disease and local support resources. Whether you're living with Parkinson’s, supporting a loved one or simply seeking to learn more, our Run/Walk Series provides an opportunity to engage, raise awareness and make a difference.

All proceeds directly fund MJFF’s research to accelerate treatments and find a cure. Your involvement is crucial to advancing our mission, and we thank you for your support!

TO REGISTER CLICK HERE!

Event Details
Sunday, May 3
8:30am-12:00pm

Rate Field - Lot B
333 West 35th Street
Chicago, IL 60616

Check-in Time: 8:30-9:30am
Event Kick-Off Time: 9:35am
Race Start: 10:00am

Free general parking will be in Lot C. ADA parking will be in the north-facing spaces in Lot B where our community expo is held.

Pick your distance

Running

1-Mile

Registration includes: race bib and finisher medal Registered participants who raise $100 before event day will receive our Run/Walk t-shirt on event day. Plus, raise $500 or more and qualify for other rewards.

May 02, 2026 1.6K 11:00 AM
Free
Closed

5K

Registration includes: race bib and finisher medal Registered participants who raise $100 before event day will receive our Run/Walk t-shirt on event day. Plus, raise $500 or more and qualify for other rewards.

May 02, 2026 5K 11:00 AM
Free
Closed

Typical race-day weather

Based on 5 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Chicago, plus the 3 days either side.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-week average) 7.5° / Maximum temperature (race-week average) 16.4°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 4.7° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 15.7°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (race-week average)
21.9
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (race-week average)
2.4mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (race-week average)
74.8%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on May 2, 2026 (CDT)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on May 2, 2026 (CDT)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
14h 05m

The sun rises at 5:44 AM and sets at 7:50 PM local time (CDT) in Chicago on May 2, 2026 — 14h 05m of daylight.

Course

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  • 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)
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