Life Time Chicago Spring Half Marathon

Age limit for the half marathon distance is 14 and over. This means if your child will be 14 by the date of the race (5/17/2026), they are able to participate in this distance.

Awards will be given to the top three overall male, female and non-binary finishers. Additional awards will be given to the top three men and women in the following age groups:

19 & Under | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70-79 | 80-89 | 90+

*Award winners who wish to receive their award but do not pick up on race day may select to have their award mailed. Shipping charges will apply.

• Both the Life Time Chicago Spring Half Marathon and 10K courses begin on Columbus Drive, south of Monroe. The majority of the course is hosted along Chicago’s Lakefront Trail – extremely flat, fast and incredibly scenic.
• Pace Requirement
  • All participants must maintain a 16 minute per mile pace.
• Safety
  • 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.

*Course and times are subject to change.

• If you require a gear check bag, you may pick one up at the dedicated gear check space located within the finish festival area. Gear should be dropped off prior to entering the start corrals.
• In order to leave your personal items at gear check, participants must:
  • Step 1 – Place all necessary items inside the clear plastic bag
  • Step 2 – Attach the gear check tab from your race bib, using the beaded tie provided, to the bag for easy identification. 
    • You must display your race bib to drop off and pick up items from gear check. 
    • Baggage will not be accepted if your items are not properly stored inside the clear bag. 
    • All checked items must be visible.
• All items must be placed inside the CLEAR PLASTIC BAGS provided at gear check on race morning. Baggage will not be accepted if your items are not properly stored inside the bag.
  • Do not give your items to anyone other than the volunteers assigned to work at gear check. Life Time is not responsible for any lost or stolen items.
  • All bags are subject to search and seizure by the Chicago Police, event security and race officials.
  • Gear check closes promptly at 12:00 p.m. If you do not claim your items in time, please contact Athlete Services by email: chicagospringhalf@ltevents.zendesk.com All unclaimed items will be donated to a local charity 30 days after the event.

• Access to the Spring Market Finish Festival:
  • Gourmet all inclusive brunch buffet for all participants
  • Complimentary beer (must be 21 with a valid ID)
  • Live music
  • Spring flower station – free to take home
• Finisher medal for half marathon, 10K and Junior Dash race finishers
• High-quality, tech-running shirt (men/women sizing)
• Professional event timing and live results powered by Athlinks
• Awards for top overall finishers and top age group finishers