Chicago Fall Classic Half Marathon
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Chicago Fall Classic Run Fest
The Chicago Fall Classic Half Marathon & 10K, formerly known as Country Sole, takes place along the Chicago lakefront. This event is held concurrently with the Hot Cider Hustle 5K, providing multiple distance options for participants. The courses are entirely on paved trails, and the half marathon route is USATF-certified.
Participants can choose from the following distances:
- Half Marathon
- 10K
The event features chip timing, with timing chips integrated into the participant bibs. Runners and walkers are welcome, though specific time limits apply to each distance. For the half marathon, the course time limit is 3 hours and 30 minutes, while the 10K has a limit of 1 hour and 50 minutes. Pacers are available for the half marathon to assist participants in reaching specific time goals, ranging from 1:30:00 to 2:45:00.
Water stations are positioned along the route, with those on the half marathon course providing both water and sports drinks. A gear check service is available at the event site at Montrose Harbor. Finish line rewards include a finisher medal for all participants, alongside local caramel apples and hot apple cider. Participants aged 21 and over are also eligible for one complimentary beer.
The race is part of a series where completing three of four qualifying fall races earns a special finisher badge. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
