Graphic of the CFL May Day 5k with a white shoe, white writing, and green accents
Apr 27, 2025 - 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM CDT

This event will be held in person.

Where: 2301 S. Jean Baptiste Point DuSable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago

Join your fellow SAG-AFTRANs and the Chicago Federation of Labor for the May Day 5K Run and Walk on Sunday, April 27, 2025!

Individuals of all ages and fitness levels are encouraged to participate in this family-friendly event to commemorate May Day and its importance to the Chicago Labor Movement. The race will begin on the Lakefront Trail near the Lakeside Center at McCormick Place at 8:00 a.m. and continue up the trail through the Museum Campus. The course features a segment on Solidarity Drive and beautiful views of Chicago’s Downtown skyline.

Packet pick-up will begin at 7 a.m. at the event site. Commemorative race t-shirts will be provided to all runners and walkers, and medals will be awarded to winners in age-group categories. All participants will also receive a complimentary beverage at the post-race party and awards ceremony at Boat Drinks (an outdoor bar and grill located at 600 E Waldron Drive along the Lakefront Trail) following the race.

Free parking validation at McCormick Place Lot C is available for all registrants.

This year's race coincides with Workers' Memorial Day 2025 and will recognize the workers killed, injured or made ill on the job.

To register and participate in this year's race, please follow this link! (Please note: Sign up is being taken on a third party site not affiliated with SAG-AFTRA.)

Hope to see you there!



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