About the Chicago Fall Classic Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
The courses run through Montrose Harbor, weaving between the lakefront and the downtown skyline. The routes are USATF-certified, and aid stations are spread along the way. It is a scenic stretch of Chicago's north side, and the views shift as you move between the waterfront and the city backdrop.
The post-race spread leans into the season: think fresh-pressed cider, caramel apples, and cold beer. It is the kind of finish-line setup that makes sense when the lakefront air has already turned.
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Distances & Start Times
13.1 Miles10/17/2026 07:15$100
10K10/17/2026 07:15$50
5K10/17/2026 07:15$40
5K10/17/2026 07:15$40
13.1 Miles10/17/2026 07:15$120
10K10/17/2026 07:15$65
5K10/17/2026 07:15$50
5K10/17/2026 07:15$40
10K10/17/2026 07:10$50
13.1 Miles10/17/2026 07:10$100
5K10/17/2026 07:15$13
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