12 events in Chicago, Illinois

More than a race…

It’s a celebration of you, your strength, and your sparkle!

From coast to coast, tiara to tiara, the Diva’s® Half Marathon & 5K Series is empowering women to shine, stride by stride! With glam on the course, feather boas, sparkling tiaras, and thousands of fierce, fabulous runners, this isn’t just a race — it’s a celebration of strength, sisterhood, and self-love. Whether you’re chasing a personal best or just soaking up the sparkle, grab your girls and join the movement. You’ve got this, Diva!

Event details and schedule

What You Get

Strut your stuff in a fabulous pink tutu, paired with your choice of a race shirt or tank. As you race, grab a tiara and boa along the course to complete your glamorous look. Cross the finish line and earn your well-deserved finisher medal, celebrating your strength and style. It’s the ultimate blend of fun, fitness, and fabulousness—because every diva deserves to shine!

You’re invited to the Chicago Fall Classic Run Fest. Featuring both the Fall Classic Half Marathon & 10K (formerly Country Sole) and the Hot Cider Hustle 5K. Finish line goods will feature local caramel apples and hot apple cider! Both races will take place on the same day at the same time.

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Woven between the famed Chicago lakefront and skyline, the Chicago Fall Classic Half Marathon, 10K & Hot Cider Hustle 5K tours through Montrose Harbor on USATF-certified courses. Aid stations and plenty of toilets will be provided along the course.

Event times, dates, location and all other details are subject to change prior to event. All official information is on the event's website AllCommunityEvents.com.

2025 results: https://www.athlinks.com/event/314344/results/Event/1099091/Results

The Haunted Halloween Half Marathon & 5km returns this fall to Chicago's Lincoln Park, at a new site! We will be in Diversey Event Space, across the street from Notebaert Nature Museum. The event offers race distances of half marathon and 5K ― with a special Halloween twist! Hundreds of runners and walkers of all ages and abilities dress in costume and compete for fun and prizes. Age group awards will be given in ten-year age ranges. And there is prize money for the winners of our pre-race Costume Contest! Costume Contest Prize Money: For the teams 1st, 2nd win $200 and for individuals 1st, 2nd win $100.

After the race, help yourself to some autumn refreshment treats. There will of course be Halloween candy. Every HM & 5k finisher gets a H^3 medal to match your bib and shirt! Please attend our post party with a free beer at Tin Lizzie in Lincoln Park where they will also be offering 20% discount on their food menu.

Course will traverse the trails within Lincoln Park before heading south along Chicago's scenic Lakefront Trail. Course is accurately measured with every mile marked. Timing splits on the HM course at 5km, 10km, 10mi. the 10km split has been moved to the TURNAROUND point at 6.55miles

Participants are encouraged to use public transportation. If you choose to drive, parking is available in the Chicago History Museum lot, or along Cannon Drive.

Packet Pickups are being scheduled for Fleet Feet & Xtra Mile Running as well as on raceday, on site, beginning at 7:15am! Tentative schedule below.

Tuesday 10/21 2-7pm @ Xtra Mile Running (31 W Schaumburg Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60194)

Thursday, 10/23, 1-7pm @ Fleet Feet South Loop

Sunday, 10/26, 7:15-8:35am @ Diversey Event Space (2611 N Cannon Dr, Chicago, IL)

This event will sell out.

Schedule: 7:15am - PPU and Gear Check open ... 7:45am - Costume Contest Judging at stage ... 8:05am - Costume Winners decided ... 8:30am - HALF MARATHON Start ... 8:45am - 5k Start ... 9:10am - 5k winners ... 10:05am - HM winners ... 12:50pm - Gear Check closed

Age group awards will be given in ten year categories: 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+

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