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Polka Run 5K

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Chicago, Illinois, United States

calendar_today 12 Jul, 2026

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sell $40.00

About the Event

Polka Run 5K – First Inaugural Edition

Welcome to the first-ever Polka Run 5K! This unforgettable race is proudly part of the Lithuanian Folk Dance Festival, taking place July 10–12 at McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago.

The polka is a lively, joyful traditional dance known for its fast tempo and playful spins — the moment the music starts, your feet can’t help but twirl in circles! So what better place to celebrate the polka spirit than with the stunning Chicago skyline as your backdrop?

If you love to dance, come polka your way through the course. If you’d rather run — then run! Whether you take polka steps or running strides, enjoy the breathtaking views along Lake Shore Drive and the shores of Lake Michigan, cheered on by an amazing crowd. Wear the vibrant colors of the Lithuanian flag — yellow, green, and red — and turn the 5K into a moving celebration of culture and community, like autumn leaves dancing along the path!

Walkers are warmly welcome too! This is a limited-capacity event, so register soon and secure your spot to experience the run, the music, the energy, and the unforgettable Lithuanian vibe.

Join us for a celebration of movement, culture, and community — see you at the starting line!

Every runner and walker gets a distinctive, custom finisher medal — a memorable piece you’ll be excited to wear and show off!

Races Offered

Polka Run 5K

Jul 12, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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07:00

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$40.00

Weather Overview

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

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 19.5° / 27.7°

wb_sunny 20.0° / 28.6°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 11.4 /

water_drop 77.0%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 19.5° / 27.7°

wb_sunny 20.0° / 28.6°

air 11.4 km/h

water_drop 77.0%

About Chicago

Learn more about the host city, Chicago.

Chicago is the home of the blues and the truth of jazz, the heart of comedy and the idea of the skyscraper. Here, the age of railroads found its center, and airplanes followed suit. "Stormy, Husky, Brawling / City of Big Shoulders," Chicago is a Heartland boomtown, its ethos defined by urban planner Daniel Burnham's immortal vision: "Make no little plans; they have no magic to stir men's blood." It is one of the world's great cities and the third largest city in the United States, behind only New York City and Los Angeles.