The Course

Explore the historic Ravenswood neighborhood and the iconic Lincoln Square.

Stepping off at 8:00 AM from Hermitage and Wilson, you'll enjoy a closed course on all city streets that winds through this beautiful neighborhood.

You'll be fully supported from cheering neighbors and take in the energy and hydration at the aid station along Lincoln Ave brought to you by Fleet Feet Lincoln Square.

Corrals and Course Time

The race utilizes start corrals to maintain a safe, fast, and fun experience for everyone. Your corral assignment (A, B, or C) will be printed on your race bib based on your estimated pace per mile entered during registration. Corrals will be set off in approximately 3-minute intervals. To enter the corral area, enter from the east side of Hermitage Avenue.

Please note: Only athletes with a bib number visible on their front torso will be allowed in the start and finish areas. Security personnel will be monitoring the start and finish line area to ensure everyone's safety.  

For the safety of all our participants, those running with baby joggers MUST line up in corral C. We also ask that all walkers line up in the back of Corral C. 

Walkers are welcome, but they must maintain an average of 15-minute mile pace (roughly 4 mph) or faster. It is the equivalent of a brisk walk. If you fall below this pace, race organizers cannot guarantee course support. Aid Stations, medical support, and road closures will begin to become unavailable to participants. The local police and race organizers will ask you to reroute to a shorter version of the course or move up onto the sidewalk where you will be required to obey regular traffic laws. 

Course Map

** 2025 course map coming soon! **

Race Day Schedule of Events:

6:30 AM.......Race Site / Race Day Packet Pick Up Opens

7:30 AM.......Start Corrals Open

7:45 AM.......Final Call to Start Line

7:50 AM.......Pre-Race Ceremony and National Anthem

8:00 AM.......Race Start

8:40 AM.......Staging for Kids Race (Hermitage and Wilson – Under the START Banner)

9:00 AM.......Kids Race

9:20 AM.......Overall Awards Ceremony (Top 3 overall women and men)

10:00 AM.....Gear Check Closes

** Subject to change **

Packet Pick-Up

If you are unable to pick up your race packet at Fleet Feet Lincoln Square on Friday or Saturday, you may have a friend or family member pick up for you.  We ask that you send your race confirmation or QR code with them when picking up your packet.

Fleet Feet Lincoln Square
4762 North Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625 

Friday, April 25
11:00 AM to 7:00 PM 

Saturday, April 26
10:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Race Day Packet Pick Up
Wilson Ave & Ravenswood Ave
Chicago, IL 60640 

Sunday, April 27 
5K - 6:30 AM to 7:45 AM
Kid's Race - 6:30 AM to 8:45 AM

While packet pick-up will be available on race day, we encourage participants to pick up early and avoid any delays.

Packet Pick-up will be located on Ravenswood Ave just north of Wilson, west side of the race site and next to the train tracks.  

Post Race Party

Once you finish, don't forget to celebrate your accomplishments at our post-race party and community block fest. You'll enjoy music, delicious snacks and refreshments available for all runners.

Transportation Suggestions

Help us reduce our carbon footprint! We highly recommend carpooling, using public transportation, or riding your bicycle to the event. Bicycle parking will be available at the race site.

Race Day Parking Options for Participants

• Limited street parking is available along the west side of Ravenswood Ave. between Sunnyside and Berteau.
  
  
• Limited street parking is available on Ravenswood Avenue between Lawrence and Foster
  
  
• Garage (standard parking fees apply) at Damen Ave and Sunnyside (enter on Damen)
  
  
• Limited parking also available in the following private lots:
  
  
  • Standard Parking Surface Lot - 4501 N Damen Ave (not in parking tower, enter on Damen)
    • Must be out of parking lot by 12:00 PM on Sunday 4/27
      
      
  • Wintrust Bank - 2300 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
    • Must be out of parking lot by 3:00 PM on Sunday 4/27

Alternate Parking for Residents Along the Race Route (overnight)

Available 3:00 PM Saturday 4/26 through 3:00 PM Sunday 4/27:

• Ravenswood School - 4332 N Paulina St, Chicago, IL 60613 (enter through the alley)
  
  
• Wintrust Bank - 2300 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
  
  
• McPherson School - 4728 N Wolcott Ave, Chicago, IL 60640 (enter on Lawrence)
  
  
• Surface lot, SW corner of Hermitage and Montrose (enter on Montrose)

Available 8:00 PM Saturday 4/26 through 12:00 PM Sunday 4/27:

• Standard Parking Surface Lot - 4501 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60625 (not in parking tower, enter on Damen)

Additional parking details will be posted as they become available.