"Oui" Run 5K
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Sep, 2026 (TBD)
5k
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Race Information
The Lycée Français de Chicago invites the community to participate in its annual "Oui" Run 5K, kid's races and post-race breakfast. It is a 5k with French Flair! All registered runners in the 5K will receive a participant bag and technical race t-shirt.
The road course is a continuous loop route through the streets of Chicago starting at the Lycèe Francais de Chicago building in the Ravenswood and Lincoln Square communities. Road closures along the route will be in effect.
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Race Facts
Race Size: 500 - 1,000
Elevation: Fast and Flat
Course Type: Road
Boston Qualifier: No
Kids Run: Yes
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