đź‘ź5K, youth mile, and junior dash.
🥇Voted Chicagoland's best race!
❤️Fun for the whole family!
📆 Sunday, April 26, 2026 Happy running!
The Good Life Race is a family-friendly event and winner of CARA's 2024 "Race of the Year." The 2026 race will be held on Sunday, April 26, beginning at Oak Park and River Forest High School, 201 N Scoville Ave, Oak Park. The 5K, Youth Mile, and Junior Dash courses are flat, fast road races. The 5K and Youth Mile courses are USATF certified. All 5K and Youth Mile participants receive a t-shirt. For more information, and to sign up, go to GoodLifeRace.com.
06/03/2026
We want to hear from you as we wrap up this year's Good Life Race and start planning for 2027. Please take this quick survey!
2026 Good Life Race 5k Your responses are requested to aid in the evaluation and future planning of this event. This survey is being administered as part of this events participation in the CARA Race Certification program.
05/16/2026
Looking to make friends, get in better shape, and spend less than $3/month? We’ve got you!
04/26/2026
04/26/2026
And …. we’re off!
04/26/2026
Good luck to everyone running Good Life Race tomorrow! We will see you there.
04/26/2026
The annual Good Life Race will bring street closures along the 5K run/walk route in north central Oak Park from about 8 to 11 a.m. this Sunday, April 26. Several streets will be closed and traffic flow on others will be restricted. Drivers should expect they will not be able to cross the race course during the event. Please observe all no parking signs and give yourself extra time to maneuver around the race course. Find more information about the race at https://tinyurl.com/3d5f9xdm.
04/25/2026
Today, Saturday, is the last day to register! We’re ready for you runners! www.goodliferace.com
10/23/2025
Sign up now for the Good Life Race 2026 — one of the CARA Circuit’s key races!
Chicago Area Runners Association Announces Key Races on 2026 Chicago Racing Circuit The Chicago Area Runners Association (CARA) is excited to announce the following key 2026 Chicago Racing Circuit events listed below. The landscape of distance running includes races that are selling out faster than ever, so runners are encouraged to sign up now for events currently open and to regi...