About this Event
Join QK Running for an easy 5K shakeout along Chicago’s Lakefront Trail ahead of marathon weekend.
Date: Friday, October 9, 2026
Time: 7:00 AM
Meeting Point: Lakefront Trail at Fullerton Avenue, on the lake side of the Fullerton underpass, near Theater on the Lake
Distance: Approx. 5 km
Run Lead: Run with Max — @run.with.max
Giveaways: QK Running giveaways will be available for participants after the run.
Route:
https://www.strava.com/routes/3537672266884964946
We’ll head south along the Lakefront Trail towards Oak Street Beach before turning around and returning to Fullerton.
Bag Drop:
There will be no official bag drop or storage available. Please make your own arrangements for personal belongings. We recommend leaving non-essential items securely in your car where possible.
Post-run Refreshments:
Water and light carbohydrate refreshments will be available after the run.
Easy pace, good company, and a relaxed start to Chicago Marathon weekend.
See you by the lake.
Event venue & nearby stays
Lakefront Trail at Fullerton Avenue, on the lake side of the Fullerton underpass, near Theater on the Lake., Lakefront Trl, Chicago, United States
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