Life Time Chicago 5K
Congratulations, Athletes!
The Life Time Chicago 5K will take place on the same day as the Life Time Chicago Half Marathon, and actually uses the same finish line as well. 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.
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 (9/28/2025), they are able to participate in this distance.
Awards
Awards will be given to the top three overall male, female and non-binary finishers. Additional awards will be given to the top three men and women in the following age groups:
19 & Under | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70-79 | 80-89 | 90+
*Award winners who wish to receive their award but do not pick up on race day may select to have their award mailed. Shipping charges will apply.
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.
*Course and times are subject to change.
Para Athletes
At Life Time, we’re committed to providing a positive experience for every athlete that participates in our events. Our newest partnership with Dare2tri will ensure that we live up to that commitment by offering a guide pairing service to any athlete that requires one.
Participants Receive
- Custom-designed Finisher’s Medal
- Custom-designed tech tee
- Access to the lively post-race Finish Festival
- Post-race food and refreshments
- and much more!
Race Day Schedule
From Gear Check opening to the Awards Ceremonies, get the scoop on the important times and locations you need to know as a participant or spectator at the Life Time Chicago Half Marathon & 5K.
| Time | Event | Location |
| 4:30 AM | First Shuttles depart | Belmont "L" Station (Reservation Only) |
| 4:45 AM | First Shuttles depart | Millennium Park (Reservation Only) |
| 5:00 AM | Gear Check & Will Call open | Finish Festival |
| 5:30 AM | Start Corrals open | Along E Hayes Dr, north of the Statue of the Golden Lady |
| 5:30 AM | Last shuttles depart | Millennium & Belmont stops |
| 6:00 AM | Lake Shore Drive closes | (between 31st and 67th Streets) |
| 6:45 AM | Half Marathon corrals close | E. Hayes Dr. |
| 6:50 AM | Opening Ceremony / CPD Honor Guard | E. Hayes Dr. |
| 6:57 AM | Para Athlete Start (Half Marathon) | E. Hayes Dr. |
| 7:00 AM | Chicago Half Marathon Start | E. Hayes Dr. |
| 7:30 AM | Half Marathon Start Line closes | E. Hayes Dr. |
| 7:35 AM | 5K Para Athlete Start | E. Hayes Dr. |
| 7:45 AM | 5K Race Start | E. Hayes Dr. |
| 8:00 AM | Finish Festival begins | Jackson Park, north of E. Hayes Dr. |
| 9:00 AM | Awards ceremony | Finish Fest Stage - Overall only (Age group awards can be picked up at the Results tent starting at 9:30am) |
| 9:30 AM (exact time pending road openings) | Shuttles begin to depart | Jackson Park for Belmont & Millennium stations |
| 10:00 AM | Kids Run Chicago Starts | E. Hayes Dr. (northeast of the Golden Lady) |
| 11:30 AM | Course and Finish Line close | Jackson Park / Lake Shore Dr. |
| 12:00 PM | Finish Festival & Gear Check Close / Last Shuttles depart | Jackson Park |