2027 Good Life Race

Race Information

The Oak Park Runners Club is looking forward to hosting the annual Good Life Race. The event includes options for a 5K, Youth Mile, and Junior Dash, and the courses are flat, fast, and closed to cars.

The 5K course is USATF certified as IL17002JW. The Youth Mile course is USATF certified as IL17001JW Location: The races start and finish at the Oak Park and River Forest High School, 201 N Scoville Ave, Oak Park. Time Limits: The 5K course has a time limit of 1 hour and 20 min, which is roughly equal to a 25-min per mile pace, or 2.4 miles per hour.

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😄 Why We Like This Run
✅PR-friendly terrain
✅ Incredible community and high-fives at every hydration station
✅ Post-race celebration with local brews, great food, and a lakefront festival that only Milwaukee can throw

Ready to experience one of the most scenic courses in the Midwest? Enjoy a fast, flat, and famously beautiful run along the stunning shores of Lake Michigan. Whether you are aiming for a Boston qualifying time or crossing your first finish line, this race offers the perfect backdrop for your next big achievement.

With options from the 5K through to the Marathon, every mile is designed to keep you moving and inspired.

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