While we would love to be putting on this event for you in a few short weeks, we are looking forward to next year when the environment is much safer. For those of you who are trained up and ready to run, please check out some of our virtual runs below. If you are participating in the Chi Town Virtual Half Marathon & 10K for 2020, please read the website below for details on how to complete your run.
We are excited to announce the Chi Town Half Marathon & 10K will be happening LIVE on September 11th, 2021. With safety protocols in mind, we can’t wait to see you there. We also have a virtual option, as well!
Here’s how it works:
1. Register now risk-free to secure your spot and for your peace of mind, we will not charge your card until 4 weeks before the event.
2. COVID protocols and start procedures will be in line with state/local guidelines at the time of the race.
3. All registration will be done online.
4. There will be increased hand sanitizer stations throughout the event.
We are excited to also offer the option to conquer the Chi Town Half Marathon & 10K virtually on your own on a course of your choosing and get the gear mailed straight to your door.
Here’s how it works:
1. Select the virtual category when you sign up. Your card will be charged at the time of registration.
2. Conquer your distance on your own, on a course of your choosing any day through September 11th. Remember to print your commemorativebib before taking off on your run!
3. Use your favorite tracking app or watch to keep track of your mileage and finish time.
4. Submit your results to be added to the leader board. Learn how to submit your results here (link coming soon). Be sure to print off your finisher certificate after you submit your results!
5. Get your commemorative gear mailed straight to your door!
On race day, we will release 3 participants every 10 seconds. There will be clear markings on the ground to comply with proper social distancing procedures. The start and finish line will be separated.
There will be limited touchpoints. All water will be in sealed water bottles at water stops and all finish line food will be packaged grab-and-go snacks. Participants will sign an online waiver prior to participating.
This is a no mass gathering run. All registration will be done online and packet pick up will pre-race day and by mail. Please arrive no earlier than 5 minutes prior to your assigned start time and please depart once you complete the race.
All staff will be wearing a mask/facial covering at all times.
Please wear a mask or facial covering when you are in the start/finish line area. You may remove your mask when you begin the race. Please note there will not be a gear check to hold masks. It can be placed on a belt, in an arm or waistband, etc. Please remember to put the mask/facial covering back on when you have finished the race.
There will be increased handwashing and hand sanitizer stations throughout the site and the racecourse.
No spectators are allowed near the start and finish line. Spectators may watch the race along the racecourse at least 6 ft. back from participants.
There will be no race day packet pick up. Please arrive no earlier than 5 minutes before your assigned start time. This race has a limited number of spots and will sell out. If you miss your start time, your spot will be forfeited. The race will try to allow you to start at the end of the wave, however, this is subject to available spots.
Staggered start with one participant starting individually every 10 seconds. Participants will be assigned their exact start time in an email the week of the race based on their estimated pace.
Option 1: Get your packet mailed right to your door for $19.99 (limited time availability).
Option 2: Packet pick up details will be posted at least 2 weeks prior to the event.
Picking up someone else’s packet, don’t forget you must bring their signed waiver.
Option 3: On-site event day packet pick up (not suggested). See event schedule.
Participant gear must be picked up at pre-event packet pick up or on event day. If you do not pick up your participant gear there will be a fee to have it mailed to you: Post-race event gear registration
TEXT MESSAGE OPTION: If you enabled text messaging during registration you can text your results to “49514” using the formats below. Please note there are different text formats depending on which event option you selected.
10K Text format: CHI10K bibnumber hh:mm:ss Example: CHI10K 352 00:34:56
When will my gear be shipped? Packets will be shipped by 6/8.
Do I get a bib? There will not be a race bib sent in your packet for the Virtual Run. You may print out a personalized race bib by followingthis link.
If I transfer into the Virtual Chi Town Half Marathon & 10K in 2020, do I get a comped entry to 2021’s live event?
Since you are receiving all the gear that goes with 2020’s event, you will need to register and pay for 2021’s event when registration opens. You were emailed a coupon to 2021’s event on May 13th.
When can I complete the Virtual Chi Town Half Marathon & 10K? You can complete the Virtual Chi Town Half Marathon & 10K anytime between now and June 30th.
How do I print out my finisher certificate? Congratulations on conquering The Virtual Chi Town Half Marathon & 10K! After you submit your results, there is a button in the top right corner that says “print my finisher certificate.”
When do I need to submit results by? You can submit results anytime before June 30th.
For more information contact us at: Email: info@allcommunityevents.com Phone: 224-757-5425 (You can leave us a message, but since we are not allowed to work in the office the best way to contact us is by email.)
Office hours: M – F from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. CST *We may not be in the office on Mondays or Fridays due to being on-site for events.
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Click here to download the live participant tracking app, RaceJoy. Experience race day like never before! Track your race progress while on course. Your family and friends can track your progress and directly send you motivational support while you’re racing.
Start/Finish Address: Montrose Harbor 601 West Montrose Avenue Chicago, IL 60613 -See course map for exact location.
Parking:
All Community Events recommends eco-friendly transportation for your convenience: carpool, bicycle or use public transit! Public Transportation: -CTA(Chicago Transit Authority): CTA’s trip planner http://tripsweb.rtachicago.com or 888.YOUR.CTA -Metra Train Service: www.metrarail.com or 312.322.6777 -RTA(Regional Transit Authority): www.rtachicago.com
-Parking along and on N Simmonds Dr. Remember, the later you arrive the further you’ll have to walk to the event site. Bicycle parking is available near the race start/finish location.
A finisher medal will be awarded to every participant in both the half marathon & 10K. A winner medal will be awarded to the top 3 participants, male and female, in each age group and overall for both the half marathon and 10K.
Can’t find your photo by your bib number? Search bib number 0000 for the “Lost and Found” photos. Results and photos will be posted here after the event.
Join in the excitement as a volunteer. All volunteers receive a free event shirt for volunteering. Volunteers will help at water stations, participant check-in, course marshaling and many other places.
If you can’t find your volunteer confirmation e-mail, which is sent 2 weeks prior to the event, please contact us at 224-757-5425 or the e-mail address below.
You will enter your credit card information at the time of registration, but your card will not be charged until 4 weeks prior to the event.
Need help with your registration? Race Transfer? Change your t-shirt size? Bib exchange? etc.Click here.
Runners and walkers can participate in this race. See the schedule above for the time limit. One participant will start every 10 seconds.
This run will be chip timed. Participants wear a timing chip integrated with their bib number that starts their individual time when they cross the start line and stops it when they cross the finish line.
Participant gear must be picked up at pre-packet pickup or mailed to you. If you do not pick up your participant gear there will be a fee to have it mailed to you.Post-race shirt request link.
If you ordered your race packet to be mailed to you or signed up for the virtual run, your gear will typically arrive 1 – 4 days before the race day. It will be sent to the address you entered in during registration. If your package does not arrive before the race day, please come to packet pick up or the race site where you will be re-assigned your bib and gear.
Headphones/iPod/mp3 devices are allowed, though are strongly not recommended. It is the participant’s responsibility to make sure that they do not impair their ability to hear and detect present or potential hazards and dangers.
If at any time you are in need of assistance throughout the run please notify a volunteer or course monitor.
All participants are required to sign an online waiver. There will be no paper waivers to minimize touchpoints.
No Dogs. Strollers are allowed for walkers & joggers only and the parent/guardian must sign a waiver on behalf of their child(ren) in the stroller.
All water stations include water and Half Marathon water stations include water and sports drink.
The run will start rain, snow or shine. The run could be delayed due to lightning or other dangerous conditions. The above schedule is weather dependent.
You can transfer to a different distance within the same race up to 7 days before the run. If you are transferring to a more expensive race you’ll have to pay the difference of the registration fees.
You can transfer your registration/bib # to another participant for $6 up to 3 days before the run.
You can defer your registration to next year’s race or any other All Community Events race for $6 up to 17 days before the run. After that, you can still defer for $15 until the day prior to packet pick up. All deferment requests must be sent via e-mail and please include your name, the race your currently in and which race you would like to defer into.
You can manage your shirt size and any other add-ons up to 10 days before the race day.
