Chicago Half Marathon
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Event overview
The Life Time Chicago Half Marathon and 5K is scheduled for September 27, 2026. The event is described as the 28th Annual Life Time Chicago Half Marathon and 5K. Race activities begin with a pre-race party that includes live music and entertainment and a packet pickup. The course starts and finishes in Historic Jackson Park, the site of the 1893 World Columbian Exposition, and passes through the Hyde Park neighborhood and the University of Chicago campus. The route also includes access to Lake Shore Drive and sections of Chicago's Southside, with skyline views along the way.
Races and additional features
- Half Marathon
- 5K
- Kids Run Chicago (ages 2-12)
The 5K takes place on the same day as the half marathon and uses the same start and finish line. The event is part of a Chicago Half Marathon Series that includes a spring and a fall half marathon; participants who complete both half marathons in the same calendar year receive additional hardware. The event offers charity participation options, a VIP experience, volunteer opportunities, and information for spectators. Life Time members with six months of Club-Access Membership receive early access to event registration. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.