Hometown Half Marathon - Chicago
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Hometown Half Marathon/5K/10K - Greater Chicago
The event takes place on May 8, 2027 at Busse Woods Shelter 25, 20010 Busse Woods, Elk Grove Village, Illinois 60007, United States. Multiple in-person distances and a virtual option are offered on the same event date.
Distances and formats:
- Half Marathon - 13.1 Miles
- Running Buddy Half Marathon - 13.1 Miles (application required)
- 10K - 6.2 Miles
- 5K - 3.1 Miles
- 1 Mile - untimed
- Kid's Dash - untimed, ages 10 and under
- Virtual Run - run anywhere; packet mailed
- Volunteer and Run - volunteer then run any distance
Race entries for most distances include a custom bib, designer shirt, and a finisher medal. The 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, and Volunteer and Run options use chip timing with live results and awards. The Kid's Dash and the 1 Mile are untimed; the Kid's Dash registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specific medal, and children may run the dash without taking the swag at no charge.
Virtual participants receive a digital bib, event shirt, and finisher medal; packets are shipped after the event and participants can upload times and photos starting the event day. Youth pricing for the 5K and 10K is listed for ages 12 and under at $17. To guarantee a shirt, registrants are advised to register by midnight on Thursday two Thursdays before race day. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
