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Soldier Field 10 Mile 10K

This race edition

Race date
Date not confirmed for this distance
Race timezone
Timezone not confirmed
Edition status
Status not confirmed

Entry options

2027 edition

Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.

Decision summary

Soldier Field 10 Mile 10K at a glance

Typical conditions
52/100

Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast

Evidence depth
35 verified facts

Source facts available

Route details

Known course facts at a glance

Methodology →

Soldier Field 10 Mile 10K has known course details for its 10k race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.

Official distance
10 km
Terrain
Road
Scenery
City, Lakeside, Countryside, Waterfront, Historic, Parkland

Quick answers

What runners ask first

Where can I find the Soldier Field 10 Mile 10K route map?

Use the official course links on this page for the organiser route page, map PDF or route download.

Official course links

How hilly is the Soldier Field 10 Mile 10K?

The Soldier Field 10 Mile 10K is described as flat.

Where does the Soldier Field 10 Mile 10K route go?

The Soldier Field 10 Mile 10K route starts at Inside Soldier Field, 1410 Special Olympics Drive, Chicago, IL 60605 and finishes at Soldier Field; the 10 Mile finishes on the 50 yard line. Underfoot, expect road. It passes Soldier Field, Museum Campus, McCormick Place, DuSable Lake Shore Drive and Lake Michigan. Both distances finish inside Soldier Field.

What should runners know on race day for the Soldier Field 10 Mile 10K?

Gear check is available the morning of the event. Course runs along DuSable Lake Shore Drive, departing Soldier Field south on Special Olympics Drive, onto Fort Dearborn Drive beneath McCormick Place, to 31st Street and back. Live music plays at the post-race tailgate main stage at Stadium Green.

Race character

Scenery

  • City
  • Lakeside
  • Countryside
  • Waterfront
  • Historic
  • Parkland

Atmosphere

  • Big City
  • Festival
  • Charity

Terrain

  • Road
Elevation character
Flat
Technicality
Non Technical

Entry, logistics and records

Entry requirements

Entry status
Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.
Minimum age
10+

Race day logistics

Bag drop
Gear check is available the morning of the event
Closed roads
Course runs along DuSable Lake Shore Drive, departing Soldier Field south on Special Olympics Drive, onto Fort Dearborn Drive beneath McCormick Place, to 31st Street and back
Expo / packet pickup
Packet pickup at The Shops at Roosevelt Collection adjacent to Fleet Feet South Loop (1023 S Delano Ct, Chicago, IL 60607), Thursday May 27th 1:00-6:00 PM and Friday May 28th 11:00 AM-6:00 PM
Race village
No
On-course music
Live music plays at the post-race tailgate main stage at Stadium Green

Access and course status

Start
Inside Soldier Field, 1410 Special Olympics Drive, Chicago, IL 60605
Finish
Soldier Field; the 10 Mile finishes on the 50 yard line
Nearest station
Roosevelt station (CTA Red, Blue, Orange and Green Lines) is closest to packet pickup; free event parking opens at the Waldron Garage and South Lot from 3:30 AM and the North Garage from 4:30 AM

Course facts

Course type
Out And Back
Surface
Road
Landmarks
Soldier Field, Museum Campus, McCormick Place, DuSable Lake Shore Drive, Lake Michigan, Chicago skyline
Notable features
  • Both distances finish inside Soldier Field
  • the 10 Mile finishes on the stadium's 50 yard line

What are typical race-day conditions?

  • 18°CTypical temperature
  • 24 kphTypical wind
  • 4 mmTypical rainfall
  • 52Favourability /100
Typical conditions for the race date and locality, warmer than the endurance-optimal window. These are climatological norms, not a forecast, and are shared across every distance at this event.