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Walk & Roll Chicago 2027

Date
Saturday, June 5, 2027
Start time
7:30 AM start (Chicago)
Entry fee
From Free · goes up to $25 on Jan 1, 2027
Fundraising
Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
Biker - Adult15KJun 5, 20277:30 AM$20$25 after Jan 1, 2027–
Biker - Adult Cancer Survivor15KJun 5, 20277:30 AMFree–
Biker - Youth15KJun 5, 20277:30 AMFree–
Runner - Adult5KJun 5, 20277:30 AM$35$40 after Jan 1, 2027–
Runner - Adult Cancer Survivor5KJun 5, 20277:30 AMFree–
Runner - Youth10KJun 5, 20277:30 AM$35$40 after Jan 1, 2027–
Skater - Adult10KJun 5, 20277:30 AM$20$25 after Jan 1, 2027–
Skater - Adult Cancer Survivor10KJun 5, 20277:30 AMFree–
Skater - Youth10KJun 5, 20277:30 AMFree–
Spectator/Fundraiser Only - Adult–Jun 5, 20277:30 AM$20$25 after Jan 1, 2027–
Spectator/Fundraiser Only - Adult Cancer Survivor–Jun 5, 20277:30 AMFree–
Spectator/Fundraiser Only - YouthKidsJun 5, 20277:30 AMFree–
Walker - Adult5KJun 5, 20277:30 AM$20$25 after Jan 1, 2027–
Walker - Adult Cancer Survivor5KJun 5, 20277:30 AMFree–
Walker - Youth5KJun 5, 20277:30 AMFree–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

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The 15K fee goes up to $25 on Jan 1, 2027.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • Biker - Adult and Skater - Adult and Spectator/Fundraiser Only - Adult and Walker - Adult: $20 until Jan 1, then $25 until Feb 1, then $30 until Jun 6.
  • Biker - Adult Cancer Survivor and Biker - Youth and Runner - Adult Cancer Survivor and Skater - Adult Cancer Survivor and Skater - Youth and Spectator/Fundraiser Only - Adult Cancer Survivor and Spectator/Fundraiser Only - Youth and Walker - Adult Cancer Survivor and Walker - Youth: Free until Jun 6.
  • Runner - Adult and Runner - Youth: $35 until Jan 1, then $40 until Feb 1, then $45 until Jun 6.

Online registration closes Jun 6, 2027, unless the race fills first.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 5:16 AM, and the Biker - Adult starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about 610 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

200 E. Balbo Drive, Chicago, IL 60605

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.

Typical race-day weather

Around June 5 the day usually runs from 58°F at dawn to 74°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 25% of days. Cold snaps dip to 53°F and hot years reach 83°F.

Based on 60 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.

From the race's page

What the organizers of Walk & Roll Chicago cover on their registration page, in brief.

Rules and FAQ

Event FAQ

Do I have to register to attend Walk & Roll? Can I register my family when I sign up? Yes! Everyone who is coming to Walk and Roll should register on the event website. We have set registration fees based on your age and participation…

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Race details

Where
200 E. Balbo Drive, Chicago, IL 60605Map
Course
Road
Start elevation
About 610 feet
Donations
Accepted when you register
Distances
5K, 10K, 15K, Kids
Editions
2027 (Jun 5, 2027), 2026 (May 30, 2026)

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Quick answers

When is Walk & Roll Chicago?
Saturday, June 5, 2027, starting at 7:30 AM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at Free before processing fees, and rises to $25 on Jan 1, 2027.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes Jun 6, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Can I donate to a cause when I register?
Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
What distances can I run?
5K, 10K, 15K, Kids.
Where does it start?
200 E. Balbo Drive, Chicago, IL 60605.

From the organizers

Walk & Roll Chicago unites the community behind the American Cancer Society's efforts to save lives from cancer. It is a one-of-a-kind event that offers participants of all ages and skill levels a 5K Walk, 5K Timed Run, 10K Skate, or 15K Bike along Chicago's Lakefront Path.

Walk & Roll is tentatively on Saturday, June 5, 2027 at Upper Hutchinson Field in Grant Park, Chicago. We encourage you to get signed up and start fundraising while we wait for official confirmation from the Chicago Park District.