| 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...