Event Description

Lace Up for a Cause! Join Child Link’s 5K Run/Walk – Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 8 AM

📍 Dvorak Park – 1119 W Cullerton St, Chicago, IL 60608

Run, walk, or stroll through one of Chicago’s most vibrant neighborhoods and help support children and youth in foster care across Chicagoland! Join us for Child Link’s annual 5K on Saturday, September 27th at 8 AM in the heart of Pilsen.

This fun and family-friendly event is open to all ages, all fitness levels, and even your four-legged friends! The route will guide participants past some of Pilsen’s most iconic street art and wind through the lively 18th Street corridor — home to some of Chicago’s best hidden gems.

Whether you're a seasoned runner, a casual walker, or just looking to spend a beautiful fall morning supporting a great cause, this 5K is for you. Every step you take helps Child Link continue its mission of providing essential support and resources to foster youth throughout the city.

Come for the cause, stay for the community — and don’t forget to bring your sneakers and smiles!