New Year's Eve 5K
Updated
Thursday, December 31, 2026, first start 9:00 AM, in Chicago (1735 N Stockton Dr). Distances: 5K. Entry from $40; the 5K goes from $40 to $50 after November 15.
Course and race notes
Kick off the countdown with miles, music, and a champagne toast at the finish line!
Start the New Year on the right foot - literally! Join us for the NYE 5K at Lincoln Park, Grove 2 and run into 2027 with energy, laughter, and unbeatable skyline views.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Thursday, December 31
2026 · in 54 days
Start time
9:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K
Price
$40
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Sun Nov 15 (in 8 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Thu Dec 31 (in 54 days)
Opened Oct 29, 2026
Race day in Chicago
Weather
33° / 21°F
Typical high and low for December 31.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Chicago Northerly Is, IL (4.2 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:17 AM – 4:28 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Thursday.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
- Chicago History Museum · paidunder 0.1 mi
- Chicago History Museum · paidunder 0.1 mi
- Moody Church Parking Lot0.2 mi
20 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi.
Places to eat
- Elaine's Coffee Call cafe0.2 mi
- North and Clark Café cafe0.2 mi
- The Kennison restaurant0.2 mi
- Cocoa + Co. cafe0.2 mi
57 places to eat within 0.6 mi.
Nearest public restroom: under 0.1 mi from the start.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Wed Dec 30
Where to stay
7 within 1 mi (about a 20-min walk)146 within 3 mi167 within 5 mi
Hotel · JdV by Hyatt
Hotel 1 of 5: Hotel Lincoln
About 3 min walk0.2 mi from the start
Hotel · Hyatt
Hotel 2 of 5: Ambassador Hotel
About 11 min walk0.6 mi from the start
Hotel · Hotel Indigo
Hotel 3 of 5: Claridge House Chicago, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
About 12 min walk0.6 mi from the start
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Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Marshall Hotel
About 13 min walk0.6 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: Elms Hotel
About 15 min walk0.8 mi from the start
Hotels on the map
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