Chicago, IL | Apr. 4, 2020
2020 registration is open. 2020 event updates coming soon.
EVENT DAY QUICK LINKS
FINISH LINE FEAST
BEER, PORTILLO’S HOT DOG OR BEEF & LIVE BAND
PERSONALIZED
BIB
CHIP TIMED
RUN CHICAGO’S
LAKE FRONT
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Race Day
6:00 a.m. Last Minute Registration & Packet Pick Up Open
6:10 a.m. Gear Check Opens
6:55 a.m. Last Minute Registration & Packet Pick Up Close
7:00 a.m. Half Marathon & 10k Start
8:00 a.m. 10k Awards
9:00 a.m. Half Marathon Awards
10:30 a.m. Course Closes
10:30 a.m. Gear Check Closes
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Option 1: Get your packet mailed right to your door for $12.99 (limited time availability).
Option 2: 2020 packet pick up information coming soon. 2019 packet pick up information: Pre-event packet pick up will be available on Wednesday, April 3rd from 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. and Thursday, April 4th from 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. at
Road Runner Sports
1435 N Kingsbury St.
Chicago, IL 60642PACKET PICKUP EXCLUSIVE: Save 20% on everything when you join the VIP FAMILY TODAY ONLY. See store for details.
Picking up someone else’s packet, don’t forget you must bring their signed waiver.
Option 3: Event day packet pick up (not suggested).
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
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Start/Finish Address:
Montrose Harbor
601 West Montrose Avenue
Chicago, IL 60613
-See course map for exact location.Parking:
-Parking along and on N Simmonds Dr.
Bicycle parking is available near the race start/finish location.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.comHotels:
Nearby Hotels
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Join in the excitement as a volunteer. All Volunteers receive a free event shirt for volunteering. Help at water stations, turn marshaling, finish line and many other places. Volunteers are needed on event day (see schedule) starting between 6:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Click here to volunteer
For more information email: info@allcommunityevents.com
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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.
Participant must be present on event day to receive medals.Age Categories: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+
If you do not pick up your medal there will be a $5 fee to have it mailed to you. Post race medal request registration.
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We’ll be serving one (1) free complimentary beer to all participants who are 21+ years of age. Please bring your i.d. and enjoy responsibly.
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There will be pacers to help you achieve your goal time. Pacers will be at the start holding a sign of the pace they will be consistently running. Run with these pacers and they will help keep you on track to achieve your goal. That’s right, these pacers are dedicated to help lead you to one of the goal times listed below:
2019 PACE TIMES
1:30:00 (6:52 per mile)
1:35:00 (7:15 per mile)
1:40:00 (7:38 per mile)
1:45:00 (8:00 per mile)
1:50:00 (8:24 per mile
1:55:00 (8:47 per mile)
2:00:00 (9:10 per mile)
2:05:00 (9:32 per mile)
2:10:00 (9:55 per mile)
2:15:00 (10:18 per mile)
2:20:00 (10:40 per mile)
2:25:00 (11:03 per mile)
2:30:00 (11:26 per mile)
2:35:00 (11:49 per mile)
2:40:00 (12:12 per mile)
2:45:00 (12:35 per mile)Want to be a pacer? Email info@allcommunityevents.com.
Actual pacer finish times may vary from the advertised pace time, times are not guaranteed.
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Free event photos!
Won an award and didn’t pick up your medal? Follow this post-race medal request registration link.
2019
Results
2019 Photos – Gallery 1
2019 Photos – Gallery 22018
Results
2018 Photos – Gallery 1
2018 Photos – Gallery 2
2018 Photos – Gallery 32017
Results
2017 Photos – Gallery 1
2017 Photos – Gallery 2
2017 Photos – Gallery 32016 Results
Half Marathon Overall, click here
10k Overall Results, click here2016 Photos
Gallery 1, click here
Gallery 2, click here2015 Results
Half Marathon Overall, click here
10k Overall Results, click here2015 Photos
Click here2014 Results
Half Marathon Overall, click here
10k Overall Results, click here2014 Photos
Click here2013 Results
Half Marathon Overall, click here
10k Overall Results, click here2013 Photos
Click here2012 Results
Half Marathon Overall, click here
10k Overall Results, click here2012 Photos
Click here2011 Results
Half Marathon Overall, click here
5k Overall Results, click here2011 Photos
Click here
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Need help with your registration? Race Transfer? Change t-shirt size? Bib exchange? etc. Click here
This event is chip timed. Your “chip” is integrated with your bib. You must wear your bib on your front across your stomach to be electronically timed.
Runners and walkers can participate in this event as long as the participant can finish within the event time limit, see schedule above.
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
All participants are required to read and sign the event waiver form.
Monitored gear check will be provided. Pick up and drop off will be at the start/finish area. The event is not responsible for any lost or stolen items.
It is the participant’s responsibility to make sure that they do not impair their ability to hear, see, sense, and detect present or potential hazards and dangers.
During hours of operation, the Chicago Park District is always open to the public unless otherwise noted by the Chicago Park District. Please visit ChicagoParkDistrict.com for rules and regulations which are in effect throughout the duration of the event.
Water stations include water and sports drink.
If you ordered your race packet to be mailed to you, it will typically arrive 1 – 4 days before the event. It will be sent to the address you entered in during registration. If your package does not arrive before the event day, please come to packet pick up or the event site where you will be re-assigned your bib and gear.
If at any time you are in need of assistance throughout the event please notify a volunteer or course monitor.
No dogs. No strollers.
The event will start rain, snow or shine. The event could be delayed due to lightning or other dangerous conditions. Above schedule is weather dependent. Trail conditions could be variable.
Actual pacer finish times may vary from the advertised pace time, times are not guaranteed.You can transfer to a different distance within the same race up to 3 days before the event. 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 event.
You can defer your registration to next year’s race or any other All Community Event’s race for $6 up to 17 days before the event. After that, you can still defer for $15 until the day prior to packet pick up. Please send us an e-mail to request a deferment.
You can manage your event shirt size and any other add-ons up to 10 days before the event.
Email: Chitown@allcommunityevents.com
Phone: 224-757-5425Office 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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