Life Time 5K
2022 Date: Sunday, September 25
REGISTRATION FOR NEXT YEAR IS NOW OPEN!
The Life Time 5K will take place on Sunday, September 26, the same day as the HOKA ONE ONE Chicago Half Marathon, and actually uses the same finish line as the Chicago Half Marathon. The race is a great opportunity for friends and families to participate before they cheer their loved ones competing in the Chicago Half Marathon on to the finish.
Athlete Guide
After a year apart, we’re excited to welcome back runners from around the world to the greatest sports city on Earth! In this Athlete Guide, you’ll find maps, schedules, and other helpful information specifically crafted to give you the best possible experience this weekend. To view the full Athlete Guide, click on the below.
Age Requirement
Age limit for the 5K distance is 8 and over. This means if your child will be 8 by the date of the race (9/25/2022), they are able to participate in this distance.
Participants Receive
- Custom-designed Finisher’s Medal
- Custom-designed tech tee
- Access to the lively post-race Finish Festival
- Post-race food and refreshments
- Runner goody bag and much more!
Course
- The Life Time Chicago 5K starts and finishes in Historic Jackson Park, just south of the Museum of Science and Industry. The 5K has the same start and finish line as the Chicago Half Marathon. 5K participants will experience a scenic tour of beautiful Hyde Park and sweeping views of the Chicago skyline and south shore.
Results/Awards
2021 5K Race Medal
Race results will be available online and at the Results Tent on race morning. Awards will be presented to the top three overall female and male finishers in both Half Marathon and 5K distances at the awards ceremony on the main stage. Age group awards will be mailed to the top 3 finishers in the following categories post-race.
| 5K AGE GROUP AWARDS | ||
| 14 and Under | 40-44 | 70-74 |
| 15-19 | 45-49 | 75-79 |
| 20-24 | 50-54 | 80-84 |
| 25-29 | 55-59 | 85+ |
| 30-34 | 60-64 | |
| 35-39 | 65-69 | |
As a reminder, Clock Time starts when the race begins, and ends when a participant crosses the Finish Line timing mat. Chip Time begins when participants cross the Start Line timing mat and ends when they cross the Finish Line timing mat.
Age group awards are determined by the fastest chip time in each division. Overall awards are based on the Elite/A Corral start time (race start).
Refund, Transfers, Deferrals
While Life Time is committed to planning our scheduled events in 2021, we don’t know the extent to which our lineup will continue to be impacted by COVID-19. As such we have revisited and revised our policy on entry refunds, deferrals, and transfers to provide more athlete flexibility for event participation. A link to this policy will be included in the registration process, whereby participants must indicate that they understand and accept the terms.
Run Cancellation Policy
| Days Out | By Life Time | By Participant |
| 90+ | 100% Refund | 100% Refund |
| Free Deferral | Free Deferral | |
| 15-89 | 70% Refund | 70% Refund |
| Free Deferral | $30 Full/Half Transfer/Defer
$10 5K/10 Transfer/Defer |
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| 14 or less | No Refund | No Refund |
| Free Deferral | $30 Full/Half Transfer/Defer
$10 5K/10 Transfer/Defer |
No refunds on services fees, donations or merchandise.
Deferrals are only good for the following year, in the same event.
No refunds on transactions over 365 days.
For a video and screenshot instructions, please visit here: https://help.runsignup.com/support/solutions/articles/17000062915-defer-registration-claim-deferral