Chicago Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure
Chicago, Illinois, United States
May 15, 2026 - Friday
5k
Race Information
The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure® Series is the world’s largest and most successful education and fundraising event for breast cancer ever created. The Chicago edition is held in Soldier Field, South Green, Chicago, IL.
The series of 5K runs and fitness walks raises significant funds and awareness for the breast cancer movement, celebrates breast cancer survivorship and honors those who have lost their battle with the disease. Since it started in 1983, the Komen Race for the Cure Series has grown from once Race with 800 people in Dallas to a global series of more than 140 Races with 1.6 million people participating on four continents.
The Komen Race Series welcomes people of all ages and fitness levels, from walkers to elite runners.
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Race Facts
Race Size: 1,000 - 5,000
Course Type: Road
Boston Qualifier: No
Kids Run: No
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