Lakefront 10 Miler
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About the race
The Lakefront 10 Miler & 5K is a CARA spring road race on the Chicago lakefront, presented by Fleet Feet. The event is held at Montrose Beach in Lincoln Park and has been run since 1978 as part of CARA's race calendar.
The race offers these distances:
- 10 Mile - Lakefront route with a climb over Cricket Hill and a track finish.
- 5K - Lakefront route that also finishes over Cricket Hill and on Wilson Track.
Both courses run along the Chicago Lakefront Trail and include a final straightaway on Wilson Track. The 10 Mile is part of the Chicago Racing Circuit. A portion of event proceeds supports CARA lakefront hydration stations that serve water and Gatorade Endurance at multiple locations from Promontory Point to Montrose Beach.
Event amenities include packet pick-up at Fleet Feet locations, a quarter-zip, a finisher medal for all finishers in both distances, overall and age-group awards, and post-race beverages. Prize money is offered for the top three 10 Mile finishers. Gear check is available but is not covered. Parking options include free street parking on nearby park roads and paid Chicago Park District lots; several bus lines and a nearby Divvy station serve the area. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
