
18th Annual F^3 Lake Half Marathon & 5k
Sat, Jan 30, 2027, 10:01 AM CST
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- 1410 Special Olympics Drive, 60614
- Type
- RUN
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Distances & registration
2 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 5K
Sat, Jan 30, 10:29 AM CST · From $41.53
Opens Jan 29, 2026, 7:00 PM CST · Closes May 16, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
- 13.1 Miles
Sat, Jan 30, 10:01 AM CST · From $61.67
Opens Jan 30, 2026, 7:00 PM CST · Closes May 17, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
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From the organizer
The 18th 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 10:01 a.m. and consists of self-seeded waves in quick succession. The 5k is scheduled for 10:29 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
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