Walk & Roll Chicago
About this race
Walk & Roll Chicago unites the community behind the American Cancer Society's efforts to save lives from cancer. It is a one-of-a-kind event that offers participants of all ages and skill levels a 5K Walk, 5K Timed Run, 10K Skate, or 15K Bike along Chicago's Lakefront Path.
2026 is the 55th anniversary of Walk & Roll Chicago! The date is Saturday, May 30, 2026 at Upper Hutchinson Field in Grant Park, Chicago.
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Pick your distance
Walking
Adult Walker
For adults ages 18 and older who will be participating in the 5K Walk.
Adult Cancer Survivor Walker
For adult cancer survivors ages 18 and older who will be participating in the 5K Walk. We kindly ask that registrants honor the intention behind this option and select it only if it reflects your experience as someone who has personally faced cancer.
Youth Walker
For youth 17 and under who will participating in the 5K Walk. Do not use this participation type if you would like to register for the Youth 5K Timed Run. There is no charge for youth participating in the Walk, Skate or Bike.
Running
Adult Runner
For adults ages 18 and older who will be participating in the 5K Timed Run.
Adult Fundraiser Only
For adults ages 18 and older who want to fundraise for Walk & Roll but will *not* attend the event in-person. There is no virtual option for this event and there is still a registration fee.
Adult Cancer Survivor Runner
For adult cancer survivors ages 18 and older who will be participating in the 5K Timed Run. We kindly ask that registrants honor the intention behind this option and select it only if it reflects your experience as someone who has personally faced cancer.
Adult Cancer Survivor Fundraiser Only
For adult cancer survivors ages 18 and older who want to fundraise for Walk & Roll but will not attend the event in-person. There is no virtual option for this event. We kindly ask that registrants honor the intention behind this option and select it only if it reflects your experience as someone who has personally faced cancer.
Youth Runner
For youth 17 and under who will be participating in the 5K Timed Run.
Nordic ice skating
Adult Skater
For adults ages 18 and older who will be participating in the 10K Skate.
Adult Cancer Survivor Skater
For adult cancer survivors ages 18 and older who will be participating in the 10K Skate. We kindly ask that registrants honor the intention behind this option and select it only if it reflects your experience as someone who has personally faced cancer.
Youth Skater
For youth 17 and under who will participating in the 10K Skate. Do not use this participation type if you would like to register for the Youth 5K Timed Run. There is no charge for youth participating in the Walk, Skate or Bike.
Cycling
Adult Biker
For adults ages 18 and older who will be participating in the 15K Bike.
Adult Cancer Survivor Biker
For adult cancer survivors ages 18 and older who will be participating in the 15K Bike. We kindly ask that registrants honor the intention behind this option and select it only if it reflects your experience as someone who has personally faced cancer.
Youth Biker
For youth 17 and under who will participating in the 15K Bike. Do not use this participation type if you would like to register for the Youth 5K Timed Run. There is no charge for youth participating in the Walk, Skate or Bike.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 9 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Chicago, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 5:23 AM and sets at 8:10 PM local time (CDT) in Chicago on May 22, 2027 — 14h 46m 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, 147 Chicago events
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