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    Bright Star Community Outreach 5K Run/Walk - Hope in Action

    May 16, 2026
    Chicago, Illinois
    Rolling Course
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    Great for beginners
    PR-friendly
    Walker-friendly
    Family-friendly
    Big local vibe
    Charity race

    About the Race

    Join Bright Star Community Outreach (BSCO) for our 5K Run/Walk - Hope in Action fundraiser on Saturday, May 16, starting at 9:00 AM. This community-centered race will begin in Mandrake Park and continue along the beautiful lakefront, offering participants a scenic and energizing route. This event supports BSCO’s mission to serve under-resourced communities by expanding access to critical resources such as food distribution, community programming, and supportive services for families across Br...

    Course Profile

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    Course features

    Terrain
    road
    Surface
    Road
    Elevation gain
    Not measured
    Course type
    Not stated
    Field size
    Unknown
    Boston qualifier
    No
    Course map
    Not yet published
    Elevation profile
    Not measured

    Accessibility & inclusion

    Walker-friendly
    Yes
    Stroller-friendly
    No
    Dog-friendly
    No
    Kids race
    No

    Vibe & community

    charity
    Charity race.

    History & past results

    Years running
    Unknown — claim to add
    Recurrence
    Annual (assumed)

    Past finisher times and year-over-year participation will appear here once the organizer publishes them.

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    Common questions

    How hard is the Bright Star Community Outreach 5K Run/Walk - Hope in Action 5K?

    We don't have a verified elevation profile yet — check the organizer's course map for the climb breakdown.

    What should I wear?

    Dress for ~10°F warmer than the standing temperature once you start running. Throwaway long-sleeve at the start, gloves and a hat for sub-50°F mornings, singlet plus visor when it climbs above 60°F. The race-day forecast above is the source of truth closer to the date.

    When does it sell out?

    No published deadline. Most races raise the entry fee in tiers and can sell out without warning — sign up early if you're committed.

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