At Malört 5K, Runners Compete For Last Place As Much As They Try To Win

Source block-club-chicago
Original Load Date July 19, 2026, 1 p.m.
Last Updated July 19, 2026, 1 p.m.
Original URL https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/07/19/at-malort-5k-runners-compete-for-last-place-as-much-as-they-try-to-win/

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NORTH CENTER — While many runners mark the end of a race with a cup of water, a sports drink or even a beer, there’s only one race in Chicago that begins and ends with shots of the city’s most infamous beverage. The Malört 5K began in 2014 and takes place every July. On Saturday, 310 participants r...