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Road Race · Oak Park

Frank Lloyd Wright Races

10K, 5K Run, 5K Walk, Youth Mile, 50 Yard Dash

When
Sunday, October 18, 2026
Where
Oak Park
Format
10K, 5K Run, 5K Walk, Youth Mile, 50 Yard Dash
Train at
1004 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL 60301
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This is Oak Park race day, and it starts less than a mile from where we train. Prepare for the 5K or 10K with structured treadmill work, strength training and a community of Momentum OP members chasing the same finish line.

About the race

Oak Park’s Hometown Race Turns 50

2026 marks the 50th annual Frank Lloyd Wright Races, one of the longest running racing events in Illinois. The Park District of Oak Park hosts the event.

The course winds through the tree-lined streets of Oak Park and passes Frank Lloyd Wright homes along the way. Races start just east of Oak Park and River Forest High School at Ontario Street and Elmwood Avenue and finish at the high school at Erie and Scoville.

All proceeds go to the Park District financial assistance fund, which helps Oak Park residents access recreation programs. Every participant receives a long-sleeved shirt and a finisher medal.

Event details

Date
Sunday, October 18, 2026
Start
Ontario Street & Elmwood Avenue
Finish
Oak Park & River Forest High School, Erie & Scoville
Course
Tree-lined Oak Park streets past Frank Lloyd Wright homes
Organizer
Park District of Oak Park
Packet pickup
Ridgeland Common, 415 Lake Street, Oct 15–18
Street closures
About 7:30 to 10:30am on race morning
From our studio
About a 0.9 mile walk from 1004 Lake Street

Start times

8:00am
10K Run
8:30am
5K Run
8:45am
5K Walk
9:15am
Youth Mile, ages 6–14
9:30am
Lil Runners 50 Yard Dash, ages 3–5

Classes That Get You There

Your Training Plan

A focused six-week training block with endurance, pacing and strength work built into selected training days.

  • Weeks 1–2

    Build Your Base

    Two Combo classes and one Tread class each week to build your aerobic base and total-body strength.

  • Weeks 3–4

    Add Tempo

    Tempo intervals on the treadmill and a longer outdoor run each weekend.

  • Week 5

    Sharpen Your Pace

    Race-pace intervals and incline work to lock in your goal pace.

  • Race Week

    Taper & Race

    Lighter strength, short sharp intervals and plenty of recovery before race day.

Good to know

Frank Lloyd Wright Races FAQs

Still have questions? Call us at (708) 634-0992 or stop by the studio on Lake Street.

Sunday, October 18, 2026. The 10K starts at 8:00am, followed by the 5K Run at 8:30am, the 5K Walk at 8:45am, the Youth Mile at 9:15am and the Lil Runners dash at 9:30am.

Yes. With a 10K, a 5K run and a 5K walk, there is a distance for every level, and the 5K Walk is a great option if you are new to racing.

Packet pickup is at Ridgeland Common Recreation Complex, 415 Lake Street: Thursday, October 15 from 3:00 to 7:00pm, Friday and Saturday from 10:00am to 7:00pm, and race morning from 6:00 to 10:00am.

Yes. Expect street restrictions and closures in Oak Park from about 7:30am to 10:30am on Sunday, October 18. Plan extra time if you are driving to the studio that morning.

Our coaches build tempo and race-pace treadmill intervals into The Tread and The Combo, with strength work in every class to keep your legs durable through race day.

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