Wolf Lake 5k
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Wolf Lake 5k

Chicago, Illinois, United States
May 16, 2026
Running

About the Event

The Wolf Lake 5k takes you on a scenic tour of the William Powers Conservation Area at Wolf Lake. Your trip begins at the visitors center and takes you North through the park to the State Line where you turn around are return to the finish line. 

The race is entirely within the William Powers Conservation Area this year.

In addition to our normal race awards, and in honor of those who serve and protect the community, we will have a "First Responders Challenge".  Bragging rights and medals will be awarded to the three fastest Police, Fire, and EMTs.

Register early for the best pricing. Entry will be $30 through May 9th, then $35.  Race day registration is $40. 

Each participant will receive a Commemorative Race T-shirt and goody bag. 

This race is a fundraiser for the Hegewisch Community Center a 501(c)3 organization. 

Join fellow runners on May 16, 2026 for the Wolf Lake 5k. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Chicago.

Races Offered

Running

Wolf Lake 5k

This option may be used for the family run/walk as well. Each family receives 1 T-shirt with registration.

May 16, 2026 5K 09:00
$35.00
Open

Weather Overview

These values represent the 4-year monthly averages for May in Chicago.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (monthly average) 7.4° / Maximum temperature (monthly average) 29.5°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like (with wind chill; monthly average) 3.5° / Maximum feels like (with wind chill; monthly average) 32.0°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (monthly average)
26.0
Precipitation (mm)
Average precipitation (monthly average)
0.3mm

About Chicago

Wolf Lake 5k takes place in Chicago, Illinois, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.

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