Chi Town Half Marathon & 10K
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Chi Town Half Marathon & 10K
The Chi Town Half Marathon & 10K is an annual road race on Chicago’s lakefront with start and finish at Montrose Harbor. The half marathon course is USATF certified and the courses run almost entirely on paved trail along Lake Michigan. The event is described as flat and fast.
Distances:
- Half Marathon
- 10K
On-course services include water stations on all courses and sports drink at half marathon stations. The race is chip timed. Finish line provisions listed for participants include Portillo’s hot dog options (beef or veggie), a commemorative finisher medal for every participant in both distances, ice cold beer for those 21 and older, and a live band.
Participant logistics cover packet mailing and pick up options; mailed race packets typically arrive 1–4 days before the event. Gear choices offered include a cotton/poly t-shirt or an optional 1/4 zip pullover for an additional fee. Pacers are provided for a range of goal finish times. Volunteers support water stations, check-in and course marshaling and receive an event shirt.
Awards include winner medals for the top three men and women overall and in each age group, with age categories starting at 10 and under and extending through 70 plus. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
