Kick off 2009 on the healthy footing at the New Year's Day 5K Run & Walk. Chicago's first official 5K running event of 2009! This iconic annual run/walk  now celebrating its 24th year  is a fave with Windy City sports enthusiasts!
An estimated 1,500 runners and walkers are expected to lace up on the first day of the New Year at the run & walk that starts at the south end of Lincoln Park. The course route winds north along the lakefront bike path to Diversey Harbor before returning to the North Avenue Field House.