48th Frank Lloyd Wright Races
See you next year!
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)
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)
The Parks Foundation of Oak Park is proud to present to the 48th annual Frank Lloyd Wright Race! 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.
Did you know? All proceeds from the race go directly toward the Park District financial assistance fund, enabling all Oak Park residents to access recreational opportunities.
Location:
All races start and finish near Oak Park & River Forest High School. Races start just east of the high school on Ontario & Elmwood and finish at the high school at Erie & Scoville.
The Details:
10K Run start time: 8:00A
5K Run start time: 8:30A
5K Walk start time: 8:45A
Youth Mile start time: 9:15A
Check back in 2025!
Gold, silver, and bronze medals are awarded to Youth Mile top finishers in the following categories: overall, 8 and under, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14.
Gold, silver, and bronze medals are awarded to 5K and 10K top finishers in 15 distinct age categories from 14-80 years old.
Public transportation is recommended. The start and finish line 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.
Dogs are not allowed in any event unless serving in a service animal capacity.
Strollers are allowed at the back of the pack for runners in the 5K and 10K events. Strollers are also allowed in the 5K walk.
Thank you to our 2024 partners!
Interested in Sponsorship?
Click the button below to learn how your business can be a part of supporting this community tradition.
We have a range of sponsorship level options available including:
- Presenting Sponsor
- Youth Mile Sponsor
- Community Sponsor
- Onsite Sponsor
- In-Kind Sponsor
