Race Information

Gear Check

Gear Check is located within the Finish Festival area of Butler Field, Follow the directional signage throughout the venue to guide you. A digital map of the Finish Festival will be available closer to race day.

  • All baggage must be inside the CLEAR PLASTIC BAG which will be available at Gear Check. Baggage will not be accepted if items are not properly stored inside the bag.
  • Personal bags or backpacks may not be placed directly in the clear bags. Participants must remove all contents from their backpack, place them inside the clear bag, then place the backpack in the clear bag. All items must be visible.
  • Close and secure your bag affixing the Gear Check label from the race bib to the bag. Participants must have a race bib to use Gear Check. Only give items to volunteers working at Gear Check.

Arrive early to check bags, as Gear Check will close five minutes before Race Start. Life Time is not responsible for any lost or stolen items. After the race, items must be picked up from the same location before Gear Check closes at 12:00 PM.

Unclaimed items will be donated to charity. All bags are subject to search and seizure by the Chicago Police, event security and Race Officials.

*TIP*

To expedite Gear Check; make certain to secure your bag and affix your Gear Check tab from the bottom of your race bib, using the beaded zip, which is available at Gear Check, so that the tab is visible to the Gear Check crew.

Start Corrals

All Half Marathon participants have been assigned into a corral based on their estimated finish time, as indicated by the pace you provided during registration. All participants must begin the race in the specific start corral, identified by the letter sticker located on your bib, which you will receive at Packet Pickup.

Participants may move back (to slower corrals) in order to start with others but may not move forward. The Half Marathon will begin with continuous, rolling “waves.” Para Athletes will begin at 6:57 AM. The first Corral (Corral “A”) will start at 7:00 AM. The final Half Marathon runners (Corral “J”) will cross the Start Line at approximately 7:15 AM.

Don’t Be Late! Half Marathon corrals close at 6:45 AM

NOTE: All Half Marathon participants will clear the Start Line by 7:15 AM, when the 16-minute per mile pace (the maximum pace allowed) countdown begins. Half Marathon participants who arrive after 7:15 AM will not be allowed to proceed on course. Late half marathon participants will have to participate in the 10K race.

The 10K will begin with a Para Athlete start at 7:35 AM, with the remaining 10K participants starting at 7:45 AM.

Course Safety & Pace Requirement

Participants should keep right while running on the course. Due to the popularity of the Lakefront Trail, the course will remain open to the public and participants should expect general public traffic during the race. For your safety and the safety of others, please be courteous and yield at all intersections.

This course is NOT open to dogs or strollers of any style. Anyone with special needs is encouraged to reach out to Athlete Services at chicagospringhalf@ltevents.zendesk.com prior to race day to make proper arrangements based on your individual needs.

All participants must maintain a 16 minute per mile pace.

Aid Stations

There will be a total of 10 aid stations throughout the course as well as the Start/Finish areas. Each station will include:

  • Hydration: Water, Gatorade Endurance Formula (lemon-lime)
  • Neversecond energy gels will be available on course at multiple aid stations.
    • Neversecond C30 Energy Gels are widely considered to be the next evolution of energy gels. Formulated using a 2:1 glucose-to-fructose carbohydrate blend, the C30 gels deliver 30g of fast-absorbing carbohydrate and 200mg of sodium, with an exceptionally low risk of gastrointestinal distress.Learn more about Neversecond

*Subject to change.

  • Portable Toilets
  • Medical Team equipped with First Aid and AED at all locations
    • Medical assistance will be available at each aid station along the route. In addition, a medical facility will be located near the Finish Line. 
    • Participants requiring greater medical assistance may be transported to one of the nearby hospitals, and will be billed by the hospital and ambulance provider.
      • Choice of hospital is at the sole discretion of the on-site medical personnel.

Event Alert System (EAS)

This race will utilize the Event Alert System (EAS), encompassing a color-coded system to reveal current event conditions. Participants will notice flags posted throughout the Race Venue, at the Finish Line and at each Aid Station on Race Day. EAS updates will be communicated through PA announcements, social media, web posts and/or dedicated emails.

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