How hilly is the Life Time Chicago Half Marathon and 5K?
The Life Time Chicago Half Marathon and 5K is described as flat.
Life Time Chicago Half Marathon and 5K Half Marathon
This race edition
- Race date
- Date not confirmed for this distance
- Race timezone
- Timezone not confirmed
- Edition status
- Status not confirmed
Entry options
2026 edition
Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.
Decision summary
Life Time Chicago Half Marathon and 5K Half Marathon at a glance
- Cut-off average pace
- 9:57/km
- Typical conditions
- 51/100
- Evidence depth
- 44 verified facts
3:30:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Source facts available
Route details
Known course facts at a glance
Life Time Chicago Half Marathon and 5K Half Marathon has known course details for its half marathon race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.
- Official distance
- 21.1 km
- Terrain
- Road
- Scenery
- Lakeside, City, Historic, Parkland, Coastal, Countryside, Waterfront
Quick answers
What runners ask first
Where does the Life Time Chicago Half Marathon and 5K route go?
The Life Time Chicago Half Marathon and 5K route starts at Historic Jackson Park, South Side Chicago (7:00 AM corral start) and finishes at Jackson Park near the golden Statue of the Republic, by the Museum of Science and Industry campus. Underfoot, expect road/pavement. It passes Hyde Park, Kenwood, Jackson Park, DuSable Lake Shore Drive and Lake Michigan.
What should runners know on race day for the Life Time Chicago Half Marathon and 5K?
Runs on closed DuSable Lake Shore Drive, which is shut to traffic between roughly 31st and 67th Streets for the race. Lettered corrals (A-L) by estimated finish time, continuous rolling waves. 10.
Race character
Scenery
- Lakeside
- City
- Historic
- Parkland
- Coastal
- Countryside
- Waterfront
Atmosphere
- Big City
- Community
- Festival
Terrain
- Road
- Elevation character
- Flat
- Technicality
- Non Technical
Entry, logistics and records
Records and field
- Men's course record
- 1:05:53 (Andrzej Krzyscin)
- Women's course record
- 1:10:18 (Megan O'Neil)
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Mixed entry: Multiple entry routes are listed, such as ballot, charity, guaranteed or general entry.
- Cut-off
- 16-minute-per-mile pace requirement that takes effect once the final participant crosses the start line; course fully reopens by 12:00 PM
- Qualification status
- Not a qualifying race; open Entry community half marathon
Race day logistics
- Wave start
- lettered corrals (A-L) by estimated finish time, continuous rolling waves
- Aid stations
- 10
- Closed roads
- Runs on closed DuSable Lake Shore Drive, which is shut to traffic between roughly 31st and 67th Streets for the race
- Expo / packet pickup
- Pre-Race Party + Packet Pickup event with live music and entertainment held before race day
- Race village
- No
Access and course status
- Start
- Historic Jackson Park, South Side Chicago (7:00 AM corral start)
- Finish
- Jackson Park near the golden Statue of the Republic, by the Museum of Science and Industry campus
Course facts
- Course type
- Out And Back
- Surface
- Road/pavement
- Landmarks
- Hyde Park, Kenwood, Jackson Park, DuSable Lake Shore Drive, Lake Michigan, Chicago skyline, Burnham Park, Museum of Science and Industry, Statue of the Republic
- Notable features
- Offers exclusive race-day access to closed DuSable Lake Shore Drive with unrivaled Chicago skyline and Lake Michigan views
- has been recognized by Runner's World as one of the top 10 half marathons in the United States and has historically ranked among the largest half marathons in the country
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 19°CTypical temperature
- 24 kphTypical wind
- 3 mmTypical rainfall
- 51Favourability /100