Life Time Chicago Half Marathon & 5K Presented by HOKA

Gain an iconic Chicago race experience

After launching race weekend with live music and entertainment at the Pre-Race Party, you’ll hit the pavement for exclusive access to Lake Shore Drive, historic Southside neighborhoods and unrivaled skyline views — and bring the kids (ages 2-12) along for the Kids Run Chicago! Whether you’re chasing a PR, need a tune-up for your next race, or a memorable family weekend in the city, an historic Chicago race experience awaits you at the 27th Annual Life Time Chicago Half Marathon and 5K presented by HOKA.

Life Time Chicago Half Marathon

The Life Time Chicago Half Marathon presented by HOKA gives you the chance to run on traffic restricted Lake Shore Drive! This scenic half marathon course starts in Historic Jackson Park, site of the 1893 World Columbian Exposition, and winds through the beautiful Hyde Park neighborhood and University of Chicago campus. The course then takes runners along Chicago’s south Lake Shore Drive, taking in the views of Lake Michigan, Chicago skyline and the Science and Industry Museum campus before a triumphant finish at the golden Statue of the Republic.

Life Time Chicago 5K

The Life Time Chicago 5K will take place on Sunday, September 29, the same day as the Life Time Chicago Half Marathon, and actually uses the same finish line as the Chicago Half Marathon. The race is a great opportunity for friends and families to participate before they cheer their loved ones competing in the Chicago Half Marathon on to the finish.

Schedule

4:30 AM First Shuttles depart - Belmont "L" Station (Reservation Only)

4:45 AM First Shuttles depart - Millennium Park (Reservation Only)

5:00 AM Gear Check & Will Call open - Jackson Park

5:30 AM Start Corrals open - Jackson Park

5:30 AM Last shuttles depart - Millennium & Belmont stops

6:00 AM Lake Shore Drive closes - (between 31st and 67th Streets)

6:45 AM Half Marathon corrals close E. Hayes Dr.

6:50 AM Opening Ceremony / CPD Honor Guard - E. Hayes Dr.

6:57 AM Para Athlete Start (Half Marathon) - E. Hayes Dr.

7:00 AM Chicago Half Marathon Start - E. Hayes Dr.

7:15 AM Half Marathon Start Line closes - E. Hayes Dr.

7:35 AM 5K Para Athlete Start - E. Hayes Dr.

7:45 AM 5K Race Start - E. Hayes Dr.

8:00 AM Finish Festival begins Jackson Park

9:00 AM Awards ceremony - Stage - Overall only

(Age group awards can be picked up at the Results tent starting at 9:30am)

9:30 AM  Shuttles begin to depart - Jackson Park for Belmont & Millennium stations

10:00 AM Kids Run Chicago Starts - E. Hayes Dr. (northeast of the Golden Lady)

11:30 AM Course and Finish Line close - Jackson Park / Lake Shore Dr.

12:00 PM Finish Festival & Gear Check Close / Last Shuttles depart Jackson 

Half Marathon Course Map

5K Course Map

Race Fee:  Starts from $30

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