El Grito 5K Family Run/Walk
Sun, Sep 13, 2026, 4:30 AM CDT
- Type
- Run
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
Race feel
Celebrate Mexican Independence Day with a community run through Little Village, supporting youth and families.
- Fun
- Scenic
- Festive
- For a Cause
Fun
Scenic
Festive
For a CauseThe El Grito 5K Family Run/Walk invites you to experience Chicago's vibrant Little Village neighborhood. This event celebrates Mexican Independence Day, taking place just before the lively parade on 26th Street. Runners and walkers of all fitness levels are welcome to participate in this culturally rich experience. Your participation also supports New Life Centers' vital work with young people and families, focusing on youth leadership and restorative justice.
What to expect
- Run or walk along 26th Street in Chicago's Little Village.
- Join a welcoming event for all fitness levels.
- Experience the festive atmosphere before the Mexican Independence Day Parade.
Standout details
- Precedes Mexican Independence Day Parade
- Supports New Life Centers
- Through Little Village neighborhood
- Open to all fitness levels
Distances & registration
4 optionsUse the official signup link above for all distances.
Other options
2 options · closes Aug 31, 2026, 8:00 PM CDT
4mo 1d 11h 50m leftKids Dash
Closes Aug 31, 2026, 8:00 PM CDT · From $0.00
Virtual
Closes Aug 30, 2026, 8:01 PM CDT · From $32.80
5K
2 options · closes Sep 13, 2026, 4:55 AM CDT
4mo 13d 20h 45m leftRun/Walk Adult
Closes Sep 13, 2026, 4:55 AM CDT · From $38.10
Run/Walk Youth
Closes Sep 13, 2026, 4:55 AM CDT · From $22.20
Summaries use public event text. Confirm schedule, fees, and rules on the official page before you sign up.
From the organizer
El Grito 5K runs along 26th street in the culturally rich Mexican neighborhood of Little Village. The race will precede the Mexican Independence Day Parade.
El Grito 5K recorre la calle 26 en La Villita, un barrio rico en cultura mexicana. La carrera se lleva a cabo antes del desfile del Día de la Independencia de México.
We invite runners of all fitness levels to participate in this event! ¡Invitamos a corredores de todos los niveles de condición física a participar!
Proceeds for this race will go to support New Life Centers in their relentless commitment to young people and their families at the intersection of youth leadership, life-on-life relationships, and restorative justice. Las ganancias de esta carrera se destinarán a apoyar el compromiso que tiene New Life Centers con los jóvenes y sus familias en la intersección de liderazgo juvenil, mentoría y la justicia restaurativa.