2026 Willard 5k Fun Run

Rescheduled! West40 Runs - Rescheduled!

5K * 1 Mile * 40 Yard Kids Dash

April 18, 2026

St. Joseph Campus

10900 West Cermak Road

Westchester, IL

Presented by

West40 Education Foundation

Race Proceeds to benefit West40 Education Foundation - a 501c3, not-for-profit organization that helps bring life to the belief, mission and vision of West40 ISC #2 so that every child in West Cook county has a chance for success.

This Earth Day weekend, Humboldt Park becomes a place of action, not just awareness.

Rooted in collaboration with the Humboldt Park Advisory Council, the Humboldt Park Earth Day Committee, and NVIRO, the weekend brings together residents from across Chicago and the surrounding suburbs for a shared celebration of community, sustainability, and movement.

The 5K for Earth Day is the culmination of a two day, Earth Day focused weekend centered on care for the land and forward momentum.

Day one is about restoration.

Plant a tree. Clean the park. Give back to the land.

Day two is about momentum.

Cross the finish line together.

After a 13 year hiatus, the 5K for Earth Day returns not out of tradition, but out of responsibility. A responsibility to bring people together around the environment, movement, and community, and to remind us that local action still matters.

Set within one of Chicago’s most iconic green spaces, the race welcomes runners, joggers, walkers, families, and first timers alike. Participation matters more than pace.

The weekend begins Saturday, April 18, with park wide cleanup and restoration at the Humboldt Park Fieldhouse and concludes Sunday, April 19, at the boathouse as participants cross the finish line together for the return of the annual 5K for Earth Day.

This is more than a race.

It’s a shared moment to reconnect with the city, the planet, and each other.

What to expect:

• A clearly marked 5K course through Humboldt Park

• An inclusive atmosphere for all ages and abilities

• A weekend centered on environmental action

Come show up for the planet.

Come move your body.

Come be part of an Earth Day weekend that ends with momentum.

Register today and help turn intention into action.

Good Life Race won CARA Race of the Year in 2024!

Save the Date: Sunday, April 26, 2026

Location: Oak Park and River Forest High School, 201 N Scoville Ave, Oak Park, IL, USA.

Results: https://www.athlinks.com/event/2337/results/Event/1094925/Results

Courses: The 5K, Youth Mile, and Junior Dash courses are flat, fast road races. The 5K and Youth Mile courses are USATF certified, which means they are precisely measured.

Giveaways: All 5K and Youth Mile participants receive a tri-blend t-shirt.

Entertainment: Oak Park and River Forest High School drumline, Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School band, and Jesse White Tumblers.

Charitable Partners: Beyond Hunger & Collaboration for Early Childhood

Community Partners: Imagine Foundation, Oak Park Public Library, Oak Park Office of the Village Clerk, Brooks Pep Band, OPRF Drum Line, Bike Walk Oak Park, Park District of Oak Park, OPALGA+, Edward Hines VA, and Ping!

Future Date: April 25, 2027

Got questions? Email us at media@goodliferace.com

Join us for our annual 5K Walk-A-Thon in support of adolescent physical and mental wellness. This event helps raise funds for our 4-week summer camp serving students in 3rd through 8th grade. More than a summer program, this camp is designed to be a safe, active, and encouraging space for youth during the summer months.

Led by a longtime Maywood District 89 educator with more than 30 years of service, this initiative is rooted in the belief that adolescents need safe spaces, positive structure, and opportunities to stay active for their overall health and well-being.

Join Bright Star Community Outreach (BSCO) for our 5K Run/Walk - Hope in Action fundraiser on Saturday, May 16, starting at 9:00 AM. This community-centered race will begin in Mandrake Park and continue along the beautiful lakefront, offering participants a scenic and energizing route.

This event supports BSCO’s mission to serve under-resourced communities by expanding access to critical resources such as food distribution, community programming, and supportive services for families across Bronzeville and surrounding neighborhoods. Whether you are running for a personal best, walking with friends, or showing up in support of the community, every step helps us continue this important work.

Participants of all fitness levels are welcome. Come out, move with purpose, and help us build stronger, healthier, and more connected communities.