Race With Us
to End Breast Cancer

In Chicago
Saturday, May 17, 2025

Race With Us
to End Breast Cancer

In Chicago | Saturday, May 17, 2025

Chicago’s most impactful 5K charity event returns this May! Join us and experience the beauty of Chicago’s iconic lakefront as we come together to make a difference. Whether you walk, run or participate virtually, ending breast cancer needs all of us.

Days to Race

Our Progress

Raised $198,231.39

Our Goal $360,000.00

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1,018 Registered and counting! Sign up today!

Event Day Details

Soldier Field
1410 Special Olympics Dr
Chicago, IL
60605

Location

Schedule

7:00 a.m. | Event site opens
8:00 a.m. | Opening Ceremony
8:30 a.m. | Race begins
10:00 a.m. | Post-Race Celebration

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Local Event FAQs

What is the cost to register?
Adult: $45
Virtual Adult: $45
Youth (under 18): $30
Virtual Youth (under 18) $30

How long is the Race? The Race is approximately 3 miles. You may also choose to walk/run a 1.5 mile route.

Can I bring my dog(s) to the event? Yes! Dogs are allowed to join us on the course and in the event area. Please keep your dog(s) leashed at all times for the safety of your dog and other event participants.

Can I walk the Race? Absolutely! You can walk the 5k route or we have a shorter 1.5 mile route available for walkers. If you choose to walk, please line up behind the runners at the start line/in the area designated for walkers

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Why We Race

Mary's Story

I’ve lost an aunt to breast cancer and over the years, some of my very best friends on my team have gone through a diagnosis. While I hate adding names to my Race bib, I know the money I raise supports crucial work to help find the cures to end breast cancer.

-Mary R.

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T-shirts

2025 Race Shirt

Every registered participant will receive an event T-shirt. Shirts for survivors and those living with metastatic breast cancer will be in special colors to recognize their role in our event. All participants will pick up their event t-shirt on the day of the event. No post-event t-shirt mailing will be available.

Those who register as a virtual participant will receive their shirt in the mail post race.

Race Bibs and Timing Chips

Is this race chip timed?

Yes, for those who have paid the $5 for the timing chip you may pick up your Race Bib with timing chip at the Registration tent on Race day.

Race Results

Race results will be posted HERE within one week of the conclusion of the event.

Activities for Survivors and Those Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer

This event is a celebration of the strength and resilience of our entire breast cancer community, especially people living with living with metastatic breast cancer. We honor these members of our community at:

Hope Village Celebration

Pathway of Hope/Survivor Parade

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Three ways to help Susan G. Komen

Race for the Cure is Susan G. Komen’s premier 5K running event. Registration fees get you to the starting line, but your fundraising and generosity will help us cross the finish line to our vision of a world without breast cancer.

Fundraise

Every dollar you raise helps us drive research, provide care, unify communities and take action in our mission to end breast cancer.

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Donate on behalf of a participant

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Give to the event goal

Ending breast cancer needs all of us. Give directly to our event and help us reach our $360,000.00 goal.

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Fundraise and Get Rewarded

Our Race fundraisers are rewarded with amazing Komen swag!

Fundraisers ensure Komen can make a difference in the lives of people impacted by breast cancer. Race fundraisers earn points for every dollar raised to be redeemed for exclusive Komen swag. Visit https://www.komen.org/komenincentives to see all items available.

Program details: $1 raised = 1 point earned. Redeem at any time, as often as you like, for as many items as you like, based on your points available. Points expire after 18 months of no fundraising activity.

All items subject to availability. Incentive redemption account information will be sent via email from komenincentives@genumark.com when the first $100 is raised.

Visit ShopKomen to stock up on even more gear.

Soldier Field Race Highlights

The 5K will be along the Chicago lakefront and pass famous city landmarks including Soldier Field, The Shedd Aquarium, Field Museum of Natural History, Adler Planetarium, and see the incredible Chicago Skyline.

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