Good Life Race

Good Life Race 👟5K, 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.

08/28/2026

Volunteer with Oak Park Runners Club at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon!

DON’T DELAY! Be one of the first 50 volunteers to register & you will be entered into the raffle for an official BoA Chicago Marathon Backpack!

We will be managing the Mile 18 Aid Station ( #14) on Taylor Street in Little Italy.
• When: Sunday October 11 from 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
• Where: Taylor Street between Lytle St & Loomis St (in Little Italy)
• Why: It’s FUN and you’ll be part of one of the biggest & best marathons in the world!
• Who can volunteer: OPRC club members, family, friends, co-workers, neighbors, high school groups (Ages 14 & older)
• Use this link to register. The link is specific for the Oak Park Runners Club and the Taylor Street Aid Station #14.
Registration Link:

https://cemevent.rosterfy.com/invite/7TM90zr3p8SDnXoCctxGuORgMizjRTHuOMGn8WWdUigXEkYmatqijtIeVlD3?

Volunteers will Receive:
• Chicago Marathon volunteer jacket & hat
• Coffee and Dunkin’ Donut Munchkins will be provided to get you going in the morning.
• Lunch – We’ll provide details when we get them.
• Volunteer Rewards Program – For details on the CEM rewards program, here is the link: CEM Volunteer Rewards Program - Chicago Event Management (cemevent.com)
• Front row seats to experience one of the most prestigious events in the global running world!!

Any questions, please contact:

- Nick Bensen, Aid Station Captain, 708-476-8252, [email protected]
- Geri Bensen, Volunteer Coordinator, 708-557-1494, [email protected]

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 su...
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!

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
And …. we’re off!
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.

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Oak Park River Forest High School (Scoville And Lake Street)
Oak Park, IL
60302

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