Chicago Federation of Labor May Day 5k 2026

PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THIS EVENT WILL SELL OUT SO SIGN UP TODAY TO SECURE YOUR SPOT!

Like Running or Walking? Love Wine? This race is for you!

Join us on Saturday, April 11, 2026 with 8:00am, 9:00am, 10:00am and 11:00am starts times (you will select your start time during registration) for an exciting annual event at Wild Blossom Meadery & Winery.

Registration Includes:

• T-shirt: Super Soft Ring Spun Cotton t-shirt included!

• Wine Glass: Shatterproof, Collapsible, and Portable!

• Finisher Medal: Doubles as a Wine Stopper!

• Race Bib: Chip timed 5k run/walk

• Results Posted Online

• ...and of course, a pour of wine!

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.

Calumet College is excited to open registration for the 2026 annual Pierogi Stumble 5K. We are happy to welcome you back to campus here at Calumet College and hope you have the chance to get to know the many new faces in the department and catch up with old friends alike.

Let’s run fast, have fun and enjoy the beautiful course!!

Dave Lopez

Director Of Athletics

Head Softball Coach

This race falls on the eve of Pierogi Fest, the third-largest event in the State of Indiana.

Entry Fee: (includes T-shirt*, sample pierogis, and adult beverages)

Registration Fees:

• $50 flat fee

*T-Shirt guaranteed to those registered before Tuesday, July 1, 2026

Race day packet pick-up starts at 5:00 PM at The Rittenmeyer Center, 2400 New York Avenue, Whiting, IN.

The race begins at 6:30 PM

Participants will sample Pierogis at the post-race party will be held after awards in front of the Dennis Rittenmeyer Athletic Center at CCSJ. The post-race party will also include adult beverages and music. Parking will be available at CCSJ. The scenic course route will start at the college, and journey on the bike path between Lost Marsh Golf Course and George Lake towards Calumet Avenue. Runners will then cross the Calumet Avenue overpass, turn right, around the pavilion, run alongside Wolf Lake, and finish back at CCSJ. Check out the race map here: Race Map.

Interested in being a race day sponsor? Info here: https://www.ccsjathletics.com/information/pierogi_stumble_5k_walkrun-sponsorship_form.pdf.

Computerized Timing is provided by T&H Timing.