Good Life Race
When is Good Life Race?
Good Life Race takes place on Sunday, April 26, 2026 in Oak Park, IL.
What distances does Good Life Race offer?
Good Life Race offers 3 events: Junior Dash, Youth Mile, 5K.
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Dash | 0.1 mi | $10.00 | Register |
| Youth Mile | 1.0 mi | $15.00 | Register |
| 5K | 5.0 km | $40.00 | Register |
How much does Good Life Race cost?
Registration for Good Life Race starts at $10.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is Good Life Race held?
Good Life Race is held in Oak Park, IL at Oak Park and River Forest High School.
About Good Life Race
Good Life Race won CARA Race of the Year in 2024!
Save the Date: Sunday, April 26, 2026
Location: Oak Park and River Forest High School, 201 N Scoville Ave, Oak Park, IL, USA.
Results: https://www.athlinks.com/event/2337/results/Event/1094925/Results
Courses: The 5K, Youth Mile, and Junior Dash courses are flat, fast road races. The 5K and Youth Mile courses are USATF certified, which means they are precisely measured.
Giveaways: All 5K and Youth Mile participants receive a tri-blend t-shirt.
Entertainment: Oak Park and River Forest High School drumline, Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School band, and Jesse White Tumblers.
Charitable Partners: Beyond Hunger & Collaboration for Early Childhood
Community Partners:
Future Date: April 25, 2027
Got questions? Email us at media@goodliferace.com
Awards
5K:
- Top 3 female, male, and non-binary overall winners.
- Top 3 female and male age group winners.
- Top 3 female and male Clydesdale/Athena weight group winners.
- We use the CARA age groups.
- No double dipping; each runner is only eligible for one award.
- 5K award distribution will start at 9:30 am.
Youth Mile:
- Top 3 female, male, and non-binary overall winners.
- Top 3 female and male age group winners.
- The age groups are: 6 & under, 7-8, 9-10, and 11-12.
- Youth Mile award distribution will start at 8:45 am.
Junior Dash:
- The Junior Dash is not timed and does not have awards.
All:
- If a participant doesn't pick up their award on race day, they can pick it up for 2 weeks after the race at Fleet Feet Oak Park.
- Participants who select their gender as “prefer not to say” are not eligible for male, female, or non-binary awards.
Charitable Partners
Our 2026 Charitable Partners are Beyond Hunger and The Collaboration for Early Childhood. Celebrating 47 years of service to the community, Beyond Hunger’s mission is to harness the power of communities to end hunger. The Collaboration for Early Childhood envisions communities where every young child has the care, relationships, and resources needed to thrive. You can help support our charity partners by registering for our race.
Community Partners
Our 2025 community partners are:
Courses
See below for our new faster course!
Gear Check
Gear check is open 7:00 am to 10:30 am on race day.
Packet Pick Up
Friday, April 24 at Fleet Feet Oak Park from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Saturday, April 25 at Fleet Feet Oak Park from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Sunday, April 26 at Oak Park and River Forest High School from 7:00 AM to 9:45 AM.
You can pick up packets for friends or family. You are also welcome to change your t-shirt size at packet pick-up.
Parking and Transportation
Free parking in the Oak Park and River Forest High School garage and the Avenue garage.
Walking distance to Metra Union Pacific West (Oak Park), CTA Green Line (Ridgeland), and Pace Bus Lake St (Route 309).
Bike racks at Oak Park and River Forest High School.
Policies
- No refunds, deferrals, or transfers, including if we need to postpone or cancel the event.
- The races will be held rain or shine. In the event of severe weather, the event will be postponed or cancelled.
- No strollers due to RRCA and CARA guidelines.
- No animals, other than service animals.
- No bicycles, skateboards, or roller skates.
- We do not guarantee t-shirt sizes, and we do not mail t-shirts, bibs, or awards.
- No race day registration.
- All first aid and medical support is provided by the Oak Park Fire Department, and accessible by dialing 911.
- If you have any questions, please contact us at oprc@oprc.net
Race Day Schedule
Sunday, April 26, 2026
7:15 AM — Packet Pick-up open
8:00 AM — Gear Check open
8:00 – 10:30 AM — Sponsor & Community Fair on Scoville
8:30 AM — Youth Mile
9:00 AM — 5K Run/Walk (all participants)
9:30 – 10:30 AM — Awards Pick-up in Field House
10:05 AM — Junior Dash
10:05 AM — 5K Course closes
10:15 AM — 5K Awards Ceremony in Field House (top finishers only)
10:40 AM — Jesse White Tumblers in Field House
10:45 AM — Gear Check closes
11:00 AM — Event concludes
Results
Sponsors
Thanks to our generous sponsors for their support!
Diamond Level Sponsor
Gold Level Sponsors
Silver Level Sponsors
Bronze Level Sponsors
