16th Annual F^3 Lake Half Marathon & 5k
- Date Sat 25th January 2025
- Time 10:00AM EST
- Location Chicago, Illinois
- Price $63.79 - $101.95
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, Half Marathon
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 16th Annual F^3 Lake Half Marathon & 5k on Saturday, January 25, 2025, in the stunning city of Chicago, Cook County! Known as Chicago's Original Winter Half Marathon, this exciting event takes place at Soldier Field's United Club, where runners will gather in warmth before braving the elements along a beautiful lakefront course. Participants can choose between a challenging 13.1-mile half marathon or a fun 5k run, both of which are perfect for those preparing for spring marathons or looking to kickstart their fitness goals for the new year.
With a flat and fast USATF certified course, runners will enjoy well-marked mile splits and multiple aid stations along the route. Plus, every registrant will receive a stylish hoodie and a medal, making this event a memorable experience! The half marathon begins at 10 am, followed by the 5k at 10:30 am. After the race, join fellow participants at Weathermark Tavern for an energetic afterparty. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity—register early, as the event has sold out in previous years!
With a flat and fast USATF certified course, runners will enjoy well-marked mile splits and multiple aid stations along the route. Plus, every registrant will receive a stylish hoodie and a medal, making this event a memorable experience! The half marathon begins at 10 am, followed by the 5k at 10:30 am. After the race, join fellow participants at Weathermark Tavern for an energetic afterparty. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity—register early, as the event has sold out in previous years!
Organiser's Description
The 16th 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 which 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 2023, 2024 and 2016-2020.
Every registrant will once again receive one of our great hoodies and a medal! We will return again to the warm confines of Soldier Field's United Club! The UC opens at 8am. Gear check is available. Half marathon starts at 10am, and consists of self-seeded waves in quick succession. The 5k is scheduled for 10:30am. Courses close at 1:30pm.
After the race, head to Weathermark Tavern for the afterparty! 1503 S. Michigan Ave. Free participant photos are always uploaded to flashframe.io
2024 Results link: https://www.athlinks.com/event/129578/results/Event/1069523/Results
Packet Pickup Dates for 2025: (subject to change, but probably won't change)
Saturday, January 4th - Fleet Feet Schererville (9am-3pm)
Sunday, January 5th - Fleet Feet Elmhurst (11am-4pm)
Saturday January 11th - Fleet Feet South Loop (10am-6pm)
Sunday, January 12th - Fleet Feet Deerfield (11am-4pm)
Saturday, January 18th - Fleet Feet Old Town (10am-6pm)
Sunday January 19th - Running for Kicks (11am-4pm)
Monday, January 20th - Fleet Feet Oak Park (2pm-6pm)
Friday January 24th - Fleet Feet South Loop (12pm-7pm)
The USATF certified course is mostly flat & fast along Chicago's lakefront. Each mile is marked with an F^3 feather flag. There are three aid spots on course, each of which are passed twice, offering 6 chances for water, Gatorade, or a bathrooms. Pacers will once again be provided by Fleet Feet & Chicago Endurance Sports. Pace groups typically provided are: 1:30, 1:45, 2:00, 2:15, 2:30, 2:45, 3:00, 3:30 (sweep)
Indoor parking is available at Soldier Field's North Garage. Click here: Reserve Soldier Field Parking Online [https://www.soldierfieldparking.com/?doing_wp_cron=1705683191.1495358943939208984375] select F3 Half Marathon from the list (beginning in Jan '25). Show proof of purchase on your way in.
_TOTAL PRIZE PURSE OF MORE THAN $6,000!_
Prize Money:
Champion M/W: $1000
2nd M/W: $500
3rd M/W: $400
4th M/W: $300
5th M/W: $200
Masters Champion M/W: $350
Masters 2nd M/W: $250
Masters 3rd M/W: $150
***Masters "double-dip" prize money***
Every registrant will once again receive one of our great hoodies and a medal! We will return again to the warm confines of Soldier Field's United Club! The UC opens at 8am. Gear check is available. Half marathon starts at 10am, and consists of self-seeded waves in quick succession. The 5k is scheduled for 10:30am. Courses close at 1:30pm.
After the race, head to Weathermark Tavern for the afterparty! 1503 S. Michigan Ave. Free participant photos are always uploaded to flashframe.io
2024 Results link: https://www.athlinks.com/event/129578/results/Event/1069523/Results
Packet Pickup Dates for 2025: (subject to change, but probably won't change)
Saturday, January 4th - Fleet Feet Schererville (9am-3pm)
Sunday, January 5th - Fleet Feet Elmhurst (11am-4pm)
Saturday January 11th - Fleet Feet South Loop (10am-6pm)
Sunday, January 12th - Fleet Feet Deerfield (11am-4pm)
Saturday, January 18th - Fleet Feet Old Town (10am-6pm)
Sunday January 19th - Running for Kicks (11am-4pm)
Monday, January 20th - Fleet Feet Oak Park (2pm-6pm)
Friday January 24th - Fleet Feet South Loop (12pm-7pm)
The USATF certified course is mostly flat & fast along Chicago's lakefront. Each mile is marked with an F^3 feather flag. There are three aid spots on course, each of which are passed twice, offering 6 chances for water, Gatorade, or a bathrooms. Pacers will once again be provided by Fleet Feet & Chicago Endurance Sports. Pace groups typically provided are: 1:30, 1:45, 2:00, 2:15, 2:30, 2:45, 3:00, 3:30 (sweep)
Indoor parking is available at Soldier Field's North Garage. Click here: Reserve Soldier Field Parking Online [https://www.soldierfieldparking.com/?doing_wp_cron=1705683191.1495358943939208984375] select F3 Half Marathon from the list (beginning in Jan '25). Show proof of purchase on your way in.
_TOTAL PRIZE PURSE OF MORE THAN $6,000!_
Prize Money:
Champion M/W: $1000
2nd M/W: $500
3rd M/W: $400
4th M/W: $300
5th M/W: $200
Masters Champion M/W: $350
Masters 2nd M/W: $250
Masters 3rd M/W: $150
***Masters "double-dip" prize money***
Races
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Half Marathon
Incl. $6.95 Fee & Hoody
Sat 25th January 2025 (10:00AM EST)
$101.95
Winter Half Marathon on a plowed & salted path. Finisher Medals. Hoody. Splits at 5km, 10km, 10M. Prize Money to top 5 Open Women & Men. Prize Money to top 3 Masters Women & Men. Pace groups provided by CES. (1:30, 1:40, 1:50, 2:00, 2:10, 2:20, 2:30, 2:45, 3:00) Six aid stops along the route. (2.5, 3.6, 6, 8.1, 10.5, 11.6) Gather in the United Club! Post-race party at Weathermark Tavern! -
5k
Incl. $4.79 Fee & Hoody
Sat 25th January 2025 (10:30AM EST)
$63.79
Winter 5k on a plowed & salted path. Finisher Medals! Hoody! Post-race party at Weathermark Tavern! Gather in the United Club!
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16th Annual F^3 Lake Half Marathon & 5k