OAK PARK RUNNING + COMMUNITY

Run With Us in Oak Park

Weekly group runs, local challenges, community events and plenty of reasons to get moving together.
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Two Great Ways to Run With Us

Running in Oak Park is better with good people around you. From our signature GOvember challenge to the Reserved Runners, Lively Athletics gives runners and walkers of all paces a reason to get outside, explore our neighborhood and move together.

GOvember running and walking challenge in Oak Park Illinois hosted by Lively Athletics

The Oak Park Challenge

GOvember

One month. Every street in Oak Park. GOvember is Lively Athletics' signature community challenge inviting you to run or walk your way through the entire village.

Take it street by street, neighborhood by neighborhood and at your own pace. Download the 2026 map at home or stop into Lively for a professionally printed copy, some encouragement and maybe a little running gear while you're here.

Run or walk every street in Oak Park A Lively Athletics tradition built around exploring the community on foot.
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Reserved Runners weekly running group with Lively Athletics in Oak Park Illinois

The Reserved Runners

Reserved Runners

Free Weekly 5K

Join the Reserved Runners, Lively Athletics' free weekly 5K through Oak Park. All paces are welcome, including walkers. You don't need to be fast, training for a race or already know anyone. Just show up and move with us.

Wednesdays at 6:30 PM All paces and walkers welcome
Departing from Lively Athletics
109 N Oak Park Ave, Oak Park, IL 60301

The Reserved Runners Facebook group is where we share weekly updates, run information and anything you need to know before meeting us at the store.

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Your Oak Park Running Community Starts Here

Lively Athletics is a locally owned running, athletic and lifestyle store in the heart of Oak Park, Illinois. Whether you're looking for people to run with, a new route through the neighborhood or the right shoes and gear for your next mile, you're always welcome here.

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