Bodies Race Company - Greater Chicago
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Heatwave Half Marathon - Greater Chicago
The Heatwave event in Greater Chicago on 08/02/2026 offers multiple in-person distances plus a virtual option. The venue is listed for Greater Chicago, IL 60007 with the specific street address to be determined. Event packets for many distances include a custom bib, a designer shirt, and a finisher medal. Several distances use chip-timing with live results and awards. Free photos are provided for multiple events and free ice cream is offered at the finish.
Timing and entry details vary by distance. The 1 Mile and the Kids Dash are untimed youth-focused runs. The Half Marathon Relay requires each team member to register individually and allows teams of any size. A registered volunteer option combines a pre-race volunteer shift with the opportunity to run a chosen distance. The virtual event ships a packet that includes a shirt and medal and permits time and photo uploads on the event results and photos pages.
Distances and notable notes:
- Kids Dash - 50 meters, ages 10 and under.
- 1 Mile - untimed distance with custom bib, shirt, finisher medal.
- 5K - chip-timed, includes bib, shirt, finisher medal. Youth price 12 and under $17.
- 10K - chip-timed, includes bib, shirt, finisher medal. Youth price 12 and under $17.
- Half Marathon - 13.1 Miles, chip-timed, includes bib, shirt, finisher medal.
- Half Marathon Relay - 13.1 Miles, members register individually, medal for each.
- Volunteer Then Run - volunteer before packet pickup then run any distance.
- Virtual Race - run any day, any location, packet mailed with shirt and medal.
Registration and fee rules vary by event. To guarantee a shirt, registrations must be completed by midnight on the Thursday two Thursdays before race day. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
