48th Frank Lloyd Wright Races

October 20, 2024

About

The Park District of Oak Park’s 47th Annual Frank Lloyd Wright Race is returning! This popular annual event is one of the longest running racing events in Illinois with individuals, friends and families participating in a 5K Run/Walk, 10K Run and Youth Mile for ages 7-14. 

Enjoy a run, jog, or walk through the tree-lined streets of Oak Park and take in the remarkable architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright as you make your way through the course. All participants receive a long-sleeved shirt.

REGISTER FOR THE RACE!

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See the race SHIRT!

See the race MAP!

10k Run starts at 8:00am

($48)

5k Walk/Run starts at 8:15am

 5K Walk ($43.00) 

5K Run ($48.00)

Youth Mile starts at 9:15am

($33.00)

Date

October 20, 2024

All races start and finish near Oak Park & River Forest High School, 201 N. Scoville, Lake & Scoville, Oak Park, IL. Races start just east of the high school on Ontario/Elmwood and finishes at the high school at Erie/Scoville.

• 10K Run start time: TBD
• 5K Run start time: TBD
• 5K Walk start time: TBD
• Youth Mile start time: TBD

Medals

Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals awarded to Youth Mile top finishers in 5 categories: Overall, 8 and under, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14.

Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals awarded to 5K and 10K top finishers in 15 distinct age categories from 14-80 years old.

Parking & Transportation

  • Public transportation is recommended. The high school is near the CTA Green Line Ridgeland Stop and a short walk from the Metra Union Pacific West Line Oak Park stop.
  • Parking is limited. On-street parking is available nearby, please follow posted parking restrictions.
  • No parking will be available in the high school parking garage.

Strollers & Dogs

Strollers are allowed at the back of the pack for runners in the 10K and 5K Run events. Strollers are also allowed in the 5K Walk. Dogs are not allowed in any event unless serving in a service animal capacity.

2024 Sponsors

Businesses interested in Sponsorship, please visit our Sponsors page to learn about how you can be a part of supporting this community tradition. 

All races start and finish near Oak Park & River Forest High School, 201 N. Scoville, Lake & Scoville, Oak Park, IL. Races start just east of the high school on Ontario.

• 10K Run start time: 8:00am
• 5K Run/Walk start time: 8:15am
• Youth Mile start time: 9:15am at OPRF track.

NOTE: We use the B-Tag timing system, a tag built into your bib. The 5K Walk is not timed, so B-Tags are not on bibs issued to walkers. Results and finish placement are based on B-Tag times, not your physical place in the race. Someone can finish after you but still have a faster time!

About

This popular annual event is one of the longest running racing events in Illinois with individuals, friends and families participating in a 5K Run/Walk, 10K Run and Youth Mile for ages 7-14. 

Enjoy a run, jog, or walk through the tree-lined streets of Oak Park and take in the remarkable architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright as you make your way through the course. All participants receive a long-sleeved shirt.

10k Run starts at 8:00am

($38.00)

5k Walk/Run starts at 8:15am

5K Walk ($33.00) ● 5K Run ($38.00)

Youth Mile starts at 9:15am

($23.00)

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