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.

Run Oak Park With Us

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

THE OAK PARK CHALLENGE

GOvember 2026

November 1–30, 2026

GOvember is back! Explore Oak Park one street at a time during Lively Athletics' annual community challenge. Choose one level, download the official map, and run or walk your route throughout November.

40 miles
The Ernest Hemingway Cover Oak Park's east/west streets.
~70 miles
The Betty White Cover Oak Park's north/south streets.
~140 miles
The Ludacris Run every street, including the perimeter. Biking option: cover all interior streets, excluding the perimeter.

No purchase necessary. Choose one challenge; one completed map per participant.

Bring your completed map to Lively 109 N. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park, IL 60301, for a finisher's photo and prize.
GOvember Celebration · December 1 6–7:30 PM at Lively Athletics. Join us for food, drinks, raffles, and 10% off in-store purchases that evening.

You're welcome even if you only finish part of the challenge. Must be present to win raffle prizes.
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.

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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