The Course

2010 course map is now available!
Please note: The course has changed for 2010.

Both the Half Marathon and 10K races will start just steps away from Chicago’s Lake Michigan waterfront alongside the Chicago River, taking runners south along Chicago’s scenic lakefront path. The one loop, half marathon and 10 K courses continues through the city’s historic museum campus, alongside Soldier Field and will finish up at The Park at Lakeshore East where runners will celebrate their achievements at our one of a kind post race picnic.  The race start time for the Half Marathon is 7:00 AM and the 10K starts at 7:15 AM (or 10 minutes after the half-marathoners clear).

Children 12 years of age and younger will also have their chance to compete in the ‘Junior Dash’ at 9:00 AM around The Park at Lakeshore East. The race will be staged in the following age group heats (age as of 5/16/10): 2-4 years - 50 yards • 5-6 years - 1/4 mile • 7-12 years - 1/2 mile Each participant will receive a finisher ribbon.

Please Note: As the park paths will remain open to the public, please be prepared to abide by city officials and event marshals at key intersections on the course. You may download a pdf of the course from the link below.