Name: Prairie State Half Marathon & 10K of Long Grove
Start: 20211002
End: 20211002
Location: Long Grove

LONG GROVE, IL | Oct. 2, 2021

EARLY BIRD DEAL ENDS 9/29

EVENT DAY QUICK LINKS

PACKET PICK UP INFO / FIND MY BIB NUMBER / EVENT SCHEDULE

PARKING / RESULTS / FAQ’S

LONG GROVE'S RUN FEST

We are excited to announce that we are introducing an Ocktober Fest After Party at Buffalo Creek Brewing featuring gourmet soft pretzels and beer (21+). We are also adding a new 5K distance with the introduction of the Oktoberfest 5K Run/Walk in addition the Prairie State Half Marathon & 10K.

EVENT UPDATES & SAFETY PROCEDURES

We are excited to announce the Prairie State Half Marathon & 10K of Long Grove will be happening LIVE on October 2nd. With safety protocols in place, we can’t wait to see you there. We also have a virtual option, as well!
Here’s how it works:
1. Register now to secure your spot. This race is definitely happening, but for your peace of mind, we will not charge your card until 4 weeks before the event.
2. On event day, we will release 3 runners every 10 seconds starting with a start window between 7:15AM – 8:15AM.
3. There will be limited touchpoints at this event. All event water will be in sealed water bottles at water stops and all finish line food will be packaged grab-and-go snacks.
4. All registration will be done online.
5. There will be increased handwashing and hand sanitizer stations throughout the event site and the race course.
*Subject to change, pending state guidelines

EVENT UPDATES & SAFETY PROCEDURES

We are excited to announce the Prairie State Half Marathon & 10K of Long Grove will be happening LIVE on October 2nd. With safety protocols in place, we can’t wait to see you there. We also have a virtual option, as well!
Here’s how it works:
1. Register now to secure your spot. This race is definitely happening, but for your peace of mind, we will not charge your card until 4 weeks before the event.
2. On event day, we will release 3 runners every 10 seconds starting with a start window between 7:15AM – 8:15AM.
3. There will be limited touchpoints at this event. All event water will be in sealed water bottles at water stops and all finish line food will be packaged grab-and-go snacks.
4. All registration will be done online.
5. There will be increased handwashing and hand sanitizer stations throughout the event site and the race course.
*Subject to change, pending state guidelines

2021 FINISHER MEDAL

Medals are made to flaunt

CHIP TIMED

HALF MARATHON & 10K

EVENT CHARITY

RUN FOR A CAUSE

RUN HISTORIC
LONG GROVE

COURSE MAPS

Prairie State Half Marathon & 10K of Long Grove

EVENT SAFETY PROTOCOLS

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.
All registration will be done online.
There will be increased handwashing and hand sanitizer stations throughout the site and the racecourse.
*Subject to change based on current COVID-19 protocols

Schedule

Race Day
7:00 a.m. Event Day Packet Pick Up Open
8:00 a.m. Event Day Packet Pick Up Closes
8:30 a.m. – Half Marathon, 10K Start & Oktoberfest 5K Starts
8:45 a.m. Start line closes (for participants who do not want to start with the mass start)
Course time limits:
Half Marathon – 3.5 hours
10K & 5K – 1.5 hours

RUN VIRTUALLY

We are excited to also offer the option to conquer the Prairie State Half Marathon & 10K of Long Grove 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 November 31st. Remember to print your commemorative bib 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!

Packet pick up

Option 1: Get your packet mailed right to your door for $12.99 (limited time availability).
Option 2: You can pick up your packet on Friday , 10/1/21, from 11:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. at:
Broken Earth Winery
219 Robert Parker Coffin Rd
Long Grove, IL 60047
Picking up someone else’s packet, don’t forget you must bring their signed waiver
Option 3: Pick up your packet on event day (not recommended).
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

DIRECTIONS, PARKING & HOTELS

COURSE MAPS & LIVE PARTICIPANT TRACKING

Course Maps:
Half Marathon Map
Half Marathon Elevation Map
10K Map
This course is almost entirely on paved streets.
Live Participant Tracking:
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.

Results & Photos

Free digital photos post event.
Can’t find your photo by your bib number? Search bib number 0000 for the “Lost and Found” photos.
2021 Results
2021 Photos
2020 Results
2020 Virtual Results – Click here to view and submit virtual results
2020 Photos
2019 Results
2019 Photos
2018 Results
2018 Photos
2017 Results
2017 Photos

2016 Results
2016 Photos
2015 Marathon Results
2015 Half Marathon Results
2015 Photos
2014 Marathon Results
2014 Half Marathon Results
2014 Photos
2013 Marathon Results
2013 Half Marathon Results
2013 Photos
2012 Marathon Results
2012 Half Marathon Results
2012 Photos
2011 Marathon Results
2011 Half Marathon Results
2011 Photos
2010 Marathon Results
2010 Half Marathon Results
2010 Photos

Awards

A finisher medal will be awarded to every participant in 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 & 10K.
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 winner medal on event day, there will be a fee to have it mailed to you. Post race medal request registration.

Oktoberfest Finish Line Party

Pacers

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 helping lead you to one of the goal times listed below:
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)
Want to be a pacer? Email info@allcommunityevents.com
Actual pacer finish times may vary from the advertised pace time, times are not guaranteed.

Volunteer info

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.
Sign up here.
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.
For more information email: info@allcommunityevents.com.

Food Drive

FAQ'S AND CONTACT US

Need help with your registration? Race Transfer? Change your t-shirt size? Bib exchange? etc. Click here.
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.
No Dogs. Strollers are allowed for walkers & joggers only, must start in the back of the starting corral 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 at any time. 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.
Email: info@allcommunityevents.com
Phone: 224-757-5425
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.