Chicago Gospel Run
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Event Overview
The Chicago Gospel Run is a sports and community event held at the 39th Street Beach in Chicago. For over ten years, this event has brought together runners and walkers for a sanctioned road race along the city's lakefront. The event is USATF-sanctioned and uses chip timing to record participant results.
Participants can choose from the following distances:
- 5K Run
- 5K Walk
- Half-Mile Kids Run (for ages 3-11)
Logistics and Location
The race course is situated on the Chicago lakefront, with the main event site at 4100 South Lake Shore Drive. While the race takes place at the beach, packet pick-up is held on the Thursday and Friday before the event at the Apostolic Faith Church on South Indiana Avenue. On the day of the race, remote parking and a shuttle service are available from this same church location.
Recognition and Awards
All finishers receive a medal upon completing their distance. The organizers provide winner medals to the top three overall male and female finishers. Additionally, awards are presented to the first-place male and female finishers in various age groups.
Additional Features
The event includes a pre-race program, a Health Fellowship Festival, and a gospel concert. As a community event, it partners with local organizations like Tri-Masters Youth Sports. The race is held rain or shine, and registration fees are non-refundable. Participants who cannot attend may transfer their registration to another person through the official system before the deadline. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Events nearby
A neighborhood 5K tribute in Evergreen Park that starts and finishes at Porter Cullins and runs out and back to St. Mary Catholic Cemetery, offering a short course that connects local history with community remembrance.