Chicago Fall Classic Half Marathon
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Chicago Fall Classic Half Marathon & 10K - Chicago, IL - October 17, 2026
The Chicago Fall Classic offers timed road races along Chicago’s lakefront with a USATF-certified half marathon course. The course is entirely on paved trail and uses Montrose Harbor (601 West Montrose Avenue) as the start and finish area. Distances available include:
- Half Marathon
- 10K
- 5K
Event gear options include a classic t-shirt or an upgraded premium 1/4-zip pullover. Finish-line provisions listed for the event include finisher medals for the half marathon and 10K, a 5K finisher medal available as an add-on, caramel apples, hot apple cider, and one complimentary beer for participants 21 and older.
Race services noted include live participant tracking via the RaceJoy app, on-site gear check with clear-bag policy, water stations (half marathon stations also offer sports drink), and chip timing integrated with the bib. Packet options include mailed packets for a fee and pre-event packet pick-up; event-morning pick-up is available but may involve a short wait.
The event is part of the Run Chicagoland race series and lists Depaul USA as its charity partner, including the Dax Program supporting college students experiencing homelessness. Pacers are provided for a range of half marathon target finish times. Time limits apply by distance: 5K, 10K and half marathon categories have stated course limits. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
