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Lakefront Loop 5K & Kids Dash

The only 5K run entirely on Navy Pier, looping the North and South Docks on the pier's fitness trail.

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Novelty course · Chicago, IL

Lakefront Loop 5K & Kids Dash is a fun run on a one-of-a-kind course in Chicago, Illinois, with a verified date of May 2, 2027.

ConfirmedFamily friendlyDogs welcome
When
Sun, May 2, 2027
Start 8:00 AM
Early-May Sunday
Where
Navy Pier
600 E. Grand Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611 · Cook
Directions
Organized by
Navy Pier
6th annual in 2026

What to expect

  • pier course
  • Navy Pier
  • dogs allowed
  • strollers allowed
  • kids dash

2026 Season completed

Sunday, May 3, 2026

  • Sun, May 3, 2026

2027 Confirmed

Sunday, May 2, 2027

  • Sun, May 2, 2027

Checked Sun, Oct 4, 2026 against the official source.

About the run

A small fundraiser for Navy Pier's nonprofit mission with a 250-yard kids dash after the main race. The course is narrow; dogs and strollers start at the back.

The run

Distances
5K, 250-yard kids dash
Season
Spring
Field
388 runners (2026 record)
Benefits
Navy Pier nonprofit programming

Nearby

Sources

Details checked against the race’s own pages on Sun, Oct 4, 2026.