Race Information

F^3 Lake Half Marathon
Chicago, IL
City Location
Cook County
Jan 25, 2025 - Saturday
13.1M, 5K run
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  • Race Web Page - for 2024
  • Details from event's RunSignUp.com listing:

    2024 Results link:  https://www.athlinks.com/event/129578/results/Event/1069523/Results

    Packet Pickup Dates for 2025: (subject to change, but probably won't change)
    Saturday, January 4th - Fleet Feet Schererville (9am-3pm)
    Sunday, January 5th  - Fleet Feet Elmhurst (11am-4pm)
    Saturday January 11th - Fleet Feet South Loop (10am-6pm)
    Sunday, January 12th - Fleet Feet Deerfield (11am-4pm)
    Saturday, January 18th - Fleet Feet Old Town (10am-6pm)
    Sunday January 19th - Running for Kicks (11am-4pm)
    Monday, January 20th - Fleet Feet Oak Park (2pm-6pm)
    Friday January 24th - Fleet Feet South Loop (12pm-7pm)

    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 which 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 2023, 2024 and 2016-2020.

    Every registrant will once again receive one of our great hoodies and a medal! We will return again to the warm confines of Soldier Field's United Club! The UC opens at 8am. Gear check is available. Half marathon starts at 10am, and consists of self-seeded waves in quick succession. The 5k is scheduled for 10:30am. Courses close at 1:30pm.

    After the race, head to Weathermark Tavern for the afterparty! 1503 S. Michigan Ave. Free participant photos are always uploaded to flashframe.io

    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 course, each of which are passed twice, offering 6 chances for water, Gatorade, or a 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)

    Indoor parking is available at Soldier Field's North Garage. Click here: Reserve Soldier Field Parking Online – select F3 Half Marathon from the list (beginning in Jan '25).  Show proof of purchase on your way in. 

     

    Prize Money:
    Champion M/W: $1000
    2nd M/W: $450
    3rd M/W: $350
    4th M/W: $250
    5th M/W: $150
    Masters Champion M/W: $350
    Masters 2nd M/W: $250
    Masters 3rd M/W: $150

    ***Masters "double-dip" prize money***

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Listing Status

  • Added to our Directory
    Dec 29, 2011
  • Last Updated in our Directory
    Mar 10, 2024
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    Mar 10, 2024
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