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STEP BY DESIGN 5K

STEP BY DESIGN 5K

Your route. Your pace. Your way.

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A virtual 5K designed around the way you want to move.
 

Choose a route in your city, create your own path, and experience a 5K on your terms.

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CHOOSE YOUR CITY

Explore featured 5K routes in Chicago, Los Angeles, NYC Metro, and Boston.

CHOOSE YOUR ROUTE

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ROUTE SELECTION

View the featured route for your city, including the route details, suggested date, and suggested start time.

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RUN YOUR 5K

Run, jog, or walk your route at the suggested time—or choose another date and start time that works better for you.

Suggested Time. Flexible Schedule.

Each Step by Design route includes a suggested date and start time for anyone who wants to follow the recommended schedule. You are free to complete your 5K on another date or start at another time that works better for you. However, we recommend completing the route at the suggested time for the best experience.

Choose the route. Choose the time. Make the 5K yours.

Explore Your Path

Chicago 5K Route
CHICAGO

Follow Chicago’s lakefront on a breezy route with Lake Michigan views, green park space, and the city skyline in the distance.

VIEW ROUTE
NYC Metro 5K Route
NYC METRO

Run along the Hudson on a scenic waterfront route framed by river views, the Palisades, and one of the quieter sides of the NYC Metro area.

VIEW ROUTE
Los Angeles 5K Route
LOS ANGELES

Take your 5K to the coast with a Santa Monica route featuring ocean views, palm-lined paths, and the laid-back energy of LA’s Westside.

VIEW ROUTE
Boston 5K Route
BOSTON

Follow the Charles River on a classic Boston run through tree-lined paths, open green space, waterfront views, and the city just beyond.

VIEW ROUTE

FOLLOW THE SCHEDULE. TRACK YOUR RUN. MAKE IT OFFICAL.

RUN THE SCHEDULED START

Follow your city’s featured route on the suggested date and start time.

TRACK YOUR 5K

Record your run using your preferred GPS running app or fitness watch and save your finish time.

SUBMIT YOUR FINISH

Submit your run recording to a Step by Design volunteer at the end of the route in order to qualify for a Step by Design Finisher Medal. 

Find Your Path.

Choose your city, explore the featured route, and complete the 5K on your own schedule.

VIEW CITIES & ROUTES

Common Questions

When does the event take place?

Each featured route includes a suggested date and start time. These are completely optional. You can complete your 5K on another date or start at another time that works better for you.

Do I have to start at the suggested time?

No, but it is highly recommended for the community engagement and the ability to receive a medal!

Can I walk the 5K?

Absolutely. You can run, jog, or walk the route at your own pace.

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