Ok, runners, time to get in formation.
Pregame marathon running season is in full swing and there's no better way to warm up for summer and fall races than a good 5K. So, stack those marathon training miles or just prove to yourself you can do it.
Here’s a list of 5Ks in the Chicago area to finish out the spring season.
Make sure to keep some bananas in your bag, swag!
Western Springs a Tower Trot
Date: Saturday May 28
Every mile supports kid cancer
Sign up: http://www.wsprings.com/index.aspx?NID=414
Ridge Run
Date: Monday May 30
Sign up: http://www.bapa.org/ridgerun/
Essence of Freedom Chicago
Date: Monday May 30
Sign up: http://www.essenceoffreedomrun.com/
Local
Strike Out ALS 5K
Date: Wednesday June 1
Sign up: http://strikeoutals5k.org/
Chicago Gospel Run
Date: Saturday June 4
Sign up: http://gospelrun.com/site/
Volition America
Date: Saturday June 4
Sign up: http://www.volitionamerica.com/events/IL/Busse%20Woods,%20Elk%20Grove/6
Super Sunny 5K
Date: Saturday June 4
Sign up: https://supersunny5k.com/attend-event/
ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/Walk Chicago
Date: Saturday June 4
Sign up: http://support.zerocancer.org/site/TR?pg=entry&fr_id=1081
The Color Run Chicago
Date: Sunday June 5
Sign up: http://thecolorrun.com/locations/chicago/
North Shore Half Marathon
Date: Sunday June 5
Sign up: https://www.northshoreclassic.com/
United Run for the Zoo
Date: Sunday May 5
Sign up: http://www.lpzoo.org/united-run-zoo
Annie Ryan Run
Date: Sunday June 5
Sign up: http://www.catholiccharities.net/Events/ProgramEvents/AnnieRyanRun.aspx
Run with the Nuns
Date: Sunday June 5
Sign up: http://www.runwiththenuns.org
Cancer Survivors' Celebration Walk/Run
Date: Sunday June 5
Sign up: http://cancer.northwestern.edu/walk/index.cfm
La Grange Rocks 5K
Date: Friday June 10
Sign up: http://www.theleadershop5k.org/
Trot Against Trafficking
Date: Saturday June 11
Sign up: http://www.trotagainsttrafficking.com
Run for the Stars
Date: Saturday June 11
Sign up: http://www.runforthestars.com
5K Summer Dash
Date: Saturday June 11
Sign up: http://www.metrofamily.org/summerdash.aspx
Gigi's 5K and Fun Run with a Dash for Down Syndrome
Date: Sunday June 12
Sign up: http://gigisplayhouse.org/chicago-region-5k-fun-run
Stepping Out for Parkinson's
Date: Sunday June 12
Sign up: http://sofpd.myevent.com/
The Chardonnay Run Chicago
Date: Saturday June 18
Sign up: http://www.thechardonnayrun.com/uncategorized/chicago-2016/
National Ovarian Cancer Coalition Run/Walk to Break the Silence on Ovarian Cancer
Date: Saturday June 18
Sign up: http://nocc.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=1156944
One Last Race
Date: Saturday June 18
Sign up: http://www.onelastrace.org/