Chicago Fall Classic Half Marathon

OCT
17
2026
A fall running festival in Chicago on October 17, 2026, offering a half marathon, 10K, 5K and virtual distances. Courses run through Montrose Harbor on USATF certified routes with aid stations and finish line cider and caramel apples.
Sat 17 Oct 2026
Half Marathon 10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Chicago Fall Classic Half Marathon, 10K & Hot Cider Hustle 5K

The Chicago Fall Classic Run Fest takes place on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 601 W Montrose Ave in Chicago. The event features multiple in-person and virtual races that route through Montrose Harbor and along the Chicago lakefront and skyline.

  • Half Marathon
  • 10K Run/Walk
  • Hot Cider Hustle 5K Run/Walk
  • Virtual Run 5K
  • Virtual Run 10K
  • Virtual Run Half Marathon
  • Kid's Division 5K Fun Run (ages 12 and under)

Courses are USATF certified. Aid stations and plenty of toilets are provided along the courses.

Finish line goods include local caramel apples and hot apple cider. Virtual registrations include a bib, medal and event shirt mailed to participants. Kid's Division registration includes an untimed bib and a finisher mug plus a caramel apple and hot apple cider.

Event times, dates, location and other details are subject to change prior to the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Half Marathon
Virtual Run - Half Marathon
Half Marathon
Half Marathon
10 km
10k Run/walk
10 km
Virtual Run - 10k
5 km
Virtual Run - 5k
5 km
Kid's Division 5k Fun Run
5 km
Hot Cider Hustle 5k Run/walk