Hoffman Estates Stars and Stripes Half Marathon
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Stars & Stripes Half Marathon, 10K & 5K, Hoffman Estates, IL
The Stars & Stripes event in Hoffman Estates takes place on June 27, 2026 and offers multiple race distances on a USATF certified course (certificate 22018NM). The course runs entirely on streets and paved paths and is chip timed.
Distances:
- Half Marathon
- 10K
- 5K
- Kids Dash
Highlights include a live national anthem performance by Jim Cornelison and a finish-with-the-flag tradition where participants receive an American flag 0.1 miles before the finish. All finishers receive finisher medals; winner medals are awarded to the top three male and female finishers in each age group and overall. Age categories range from 10 and under through 70 plus.
Participant services noted in advance materials include packet mailing (limited availability, $14.99), pre-race packet pickup at Dick Pond Athletics on June 25 and June 26, on-site gear check, and water stations (water at all stations; sports drink on the half marathon course). RaceJoy live participant tracking is available for on-course progress.
The event offers three styles of runner gear, including a special edition 250th anniversary shirt and a blue color option for a $5.99 upgrade. Pacers are provided for a range of target finish times. The event proceeds in most weather; delays may occur for dangerous conditions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
