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Bucktown 5K
Bucktown 5K is a 5K and Kids Run event held in Chicago, Illinois. It is usually held in October; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 7,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Field size
- ~7,000 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- October (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Distances
- 5K, Kids Run
- Field size
- About 7,000 runners
- Course
- Flat
- Registration
- venturesendurance.enmotive.com
- Official website
- bucktown5k.com
About the Bucktown 5K
A long-running, festive neighborhood 5K through Bucktown that draws thousands of runners and is renowned for its swag and community feel. The 2026 edition is its 27th running.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- One of Chicago's most popular 5Ks; USATF-certified; known for award-winning swag
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Bucktown 5K: common questions
- When is the Bucktown 5K?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Bucktown 5K held?
- In Chicago, Illinois.
- What distances does the Bucktown 5K offer?
- 5K and Kids Run.
- How many people run the Bucktown 5K?
- About 7,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Bucktown 5K?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at venturesendurance.enmotive.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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