Name: Chicago Vocational Alumni Association, Inc. 5K Torch Trail
Start: 2026-10-03
End: 2026-10-03
Location: Chicago

About the Event

We’re thrilled to invite you to join us for the CVS Alumni Association, Inc. 2026 5K Torch Trail on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.! Whether you like to Run, Walk or Cycle, just come out and have a good time! Check in starts at 9:00 a.m.

Registration for the race is $25.00 per person.

Your registration fee includes a shiny medal to celebrate your achievement, a bib, and a goodie bag. Snacks and refreshments will be available to keep everyone energized.

The scenic 5K figure-eight loop will take you around the Chicago Vocational H.S. campus at 2100 E. 87th St., Chicago, IL, and Jesse Owens Park at 8800 S. Clyde Ave., Chicago, IL, in the beautiful nearby park area. We recommend bringing a folding chair so you can sit back, relax, and enjoy some well-deserved downtime.

But if you can’t be there in person, feel free to join us virtually. Register online by clicking the "Sign Up" button, then email cvsAAevents@gmail.com with the subject line: 5K Torch Trail Virtual Participant. Be sure to include your mailing address to receive your, medal, race bib, and goodie bag by mail.

Not into walking, running, or cycling? No worries! You’re more than welcome to cheer on your friends or join us for lively Zumba session right on the campus. To participate in the Zumba session simply register as a race participant by clicking the “Sign Up” button.
Plus, we’ll have a friendly professional masseuse on hand to help everyone unwind and enjoy the day.

Everyone is welcome to support this important cause—no donation is too small. Every contribution makes a meaningful difference in helping us achieve our goal of supporting the staff and students at Chicago Vocational High School. Please click the "Donate" button for details on how you can become a sponsor.

Together, we can make a lasting impact. Thank you for your generosity, your support, and your commitment to investing in the future of Chicago Vocational High School.

All proceeds will directly benefit the Chicago Vocational High School Athletic Department.

Races Offered

5K Run/Walk/Roll

Oct 03, 2026

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Distance — 4.8K

terrain

Type — Running

timer

10:00

sell

$25.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Chicago.

thermostat Temperature

10.0° / 17.9°

wb_sunny Feels like

6.3° / 14.5°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

8h 22m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.5 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

16.4 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (4.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

69.3%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:04

nightlight Sunset

18:07

About Chicago

Learn more about the host city, Chicago.

Chicago is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Illinois and in the Midwestern United States. Located on the western shore of Lake Michigan, it is the third-most populous city in the United States, with a population of 2.74 million at the 2020 census. The Chicago metropolitan area has approximately 9.62 million residents according to the 2020 census and is the third-largest metropolitan area in the country. Chicago is the county seat of Cook County, the second-most populous county in the U.S.