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Half Marathon
Event Description
The 16th Annual F^3 Lake Half Marathon & 5k is Chicago's Original Winter Half Marathon. Each year, thousands of runners flock to this community-built event, gathering in the warmth of Soldier Field's United Club before tackling wind & weather along a lakefront course that features splits every 5km. A must for anyone preparing for a spring marathon or just resolving to stay fit throughout the new year. F^3 sold out in 2016-2020 and 2023-present.
Every registrant will once again receive one of our great hoodies and a medal! We will return to the warm confines of Soldier Field's United Club! The UC opens at 8 a.m. Gear check is available. The half marathon starts at 10 a.m. and consists of self-seeded waves in quick succession. The 5k is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Courses close at 1:30 p.m.
After the race, head to Weathermark Tavern for the afterparty! 1503 S. Michigan Ave. Free participant photos are always uploaded to flashframe.io
Packet Pick Ups
Packet Pickup Dates for 2025: (subject to change, but probably won't change)
- Saturday, January 4th - Fleet Feet Schererville (9 am-3 pm)
- Sunday, January 5th - Fleet Feet Elmhurst (11 am-4 pm)
- Saturday, January 11th - Fleet Feet South Loop (10 am-6 pm)
- Sunday, January 12th - Fleet Feet Deerfield (11 am-4 pm)
- Saturday, January 18th - Fleet Feet Old Town (10 am-6 pm)
- Sunday, January 19th - Fleet Feet Old Town (11 am-5 pm)
- Monday, January 20th - Fleet Feet Oak Park (2 pm-6 pm)
- Friday, January 24th - Fleet Feet South Loop (12 pm-7 pm)
Course Description
The USATF-certified course is mostly flat & fast along Chicago's lakefront. Each mile is marked with an F^3 feather flag. There are three aid spots on the course, each of which is passed twice, offering 6 chances for water, Gatorade, or bathrooms. Pacers will once again be provided by Fleet Feet & Chicago Endurance Sports. Pace groups typically provided are: 1:30, 1:45, 2:00, 2:15, 2:30, 2:45, 3:00, 3:30 (sweep). Out of respect for our volunteers, the course closes at 1:35 pm, at a pace of 14:06 min/mile.
Wave Start: The Half-Marathon start is done in waves to limit overcrowding on the course. Waves are self-seeded and start approximately every 90 seconds. Waves start fastest to slowest. Those needing more time or worried about keeping ahead of the rolling course closure time (14:06 mi pace) should start with WAVE 1 and keep to the left for the first mile.
Prizes
TOTAL PRIZE PURSE OF MORE THAN $6,000!
Prize Money:
- Champion M/W: $1000
- 2nd M/W: $500
- 3rd M/W: $400
- 4th M/W: $300
- 5th M/W: $200
- Masters Champion M/W: $350
- Masters 2nd M/W: $250
- Masters 3rd M/W: $150
***Masters "double-dip" prize money***
Event Parking
Indoor parking is available at
Soldier Field's North Garage.
Select
F3 Half Marathon
from the list (beginning in Jan '25).
Show proof of purchase on your way in.
*** Pending Activation from Parking Coordinator
Results
Contact Form
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Event Location
1410 Special Olympics Drive
Chicago, IL 60614 US
