Frequently Asked Questions

Online registration for the 2024 Life Time Chicago Half Marathon and 5K presented by HOKA will close when the event sells out or until the Pre-Race Party closes Saturday, September 28, whichever occurs first. Should space remain, on-site registration will be available at the Expo.

Registration confirmation will be available once registration opens in early January 2024.

You must pick up all of this at Packet Pick Up at the Pre-Race Party. Athletes who purchased the bib mailing option should expect to receive their packet in the mail prior to race weekend. Only those who purchased the Will Call option may pick up their packet on race morning.

You may defer to next year by logging onto your ChronoTrack account. To defer your registration, please follow the instructions here.

*Deadlines and fees apply.

Yes. As Race Day approaches and you feel that the distance you originally registered for is no longer appropriate, you may transfer your entry to the other distance in-person at the Solutions kiosk at the Pre-Race Party/Packet Pickup.

NOTE: Anyone wishing to transfer from the 5K to the Chicago Half Marathon (upgrade) must pay a race change fee PLUS the difference in registration fees. Service fees apply. Those transferring from the Chicago Half Marathon to the 5K will not be charged a change fee and will not be refunded the difference in race fees.

Shuttle pass assignments/tickets will be applied to the athletes’ bibs, relative to the location and time indicated during registration.

Yes, register for a VIP package during event registration (registration opens early January 2024).

No. Each participant must have his/her own registration. In the event of an  emergency, race officials must have emergency contact information on hand, therefore you are NOT allowed to participate using another person’s registration.

*You may use the new Bib Transfer Policy: Please visit the website for Refunds, Transfers, and Deferrals Policy.

We highly encourage the use of public transportation as parking is limited near Jackson Park. Limited street parking is available along the Midway Plaisance. If you drive, plan to arrive early. The event is not responsible for those who drive and do not make the start of the race. Please pay attention to the NO PARKING zones near the race venue.

Series medals will be handed out at the Life Time Chicago Half Marathon Series tent located in the center of the Finish Festival immediately following the race.

Please bring your valid photo ID and confirmation email to the Packet Pick Up kiosks at the Expo in order to receive your bib. Bib numbers will be emailed prior to race weekend.

Yes, the friend/family picking up the packet will need to bring a copy of the athlete’s photo ID (a digital copy of the ID on a cell phone will suffice).

Only service animals are allowed in the finish festival.

Yes, in order to change your shuttle pick up location you will need to contact the athlete services team via email at chicagohalf@ltevents.zendesk.com

*No refunds will be available if you purchase a shuttle and decide not use this service.

No refunds will be available if you purchase a shuttle and decide not use this service.

If you purchased race day will call + a shuttle ticket, you will receive an email with a QR code that should be used to board the shuttle. Please present your QR code to board the shuttle.