Time and a Half Relay & 5K
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About the race
Time and a Half Relay & 5K takes place on September 6, 2026, at Steelworkers Park in South Chicago near 87th at S. Lake Shore Dr. The event is the second annual race organized by Lake Effect Community Development (501c3) and is located adjacent to the future site of the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park.
The event includes team and individual running options and follows a route along Chicago's lakefront. The race references South Chicago’s steelworking history and the community legacy of the South Works steel mills, including the saying quoted by organizers about the region's industrial heritage.
Distances offered:
- 12 Miles : four person team relay
- 3.1 Miles (5K) road race
The description of the course and the setting highlights the Southeast Side of Chicago and the connection between the event and local history. The organizer frames the event as an occasion to acknowledge past labor and community efforts while situating it near current and planned development in the area. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
