Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Greater Chicago
- Date Sat 2nd May 2026
- Time 7:00AM CDT
- Location Chicago, Illinois
- Price $20.83 - $3,185.98
- Races 7 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Join us for the annual Hometown Half Marathon & 5K/10K on Saturday, May 2, 2026, in the vibrant city of Chicago, Cook County! This local-themed running event is perfect for the whole family, offering a fantastic day of fun, fitness, and community spirit. Choose from a variety of race distances, including the scenic half marathon, a challenging 10K, or a fun 5K that everyone can enjoy.
Participants will receive great swag, including a designer shirt and custom finisher medals, while chip-timing ensures you get live results and awards for your efforts. The event also features pacers for the half marathon, delicious treats waiting at the finish line, and even free photos to capture your memorable race day moments. For families, youth-based pricing for the 5K and 10K is just $17 for kids 12 and under! Not able to join in person? No problem! A virtual race option allows you to run anywhere at your convenience while still earning the exciting swag. Grab your friends and family, lace up your running shoes, and be part of this exhilarating event – you won't want to miss it!
Participants will receive great swag, including a designer shirt and custom finisher medals, while chip-timing ensures you get live results and awards for your efforts. The event also features pacers for the half marathon, delicious treats waiting at the finish line, and even free photos to capture your memorable race day moments. For families, youth-based pricing for the 5K and 10K is just $17 for kids 12 and under! Not able to join in person? No problem! A virtual race option allows you to run anywhere at your convenience while still earning the exciting swag. Grab your friends and family, lace up your running shoes, and be part of this exhilarating event – you won't want to miss it!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR THE ANNUAL HOMETOWN HALF MARATHON & 5K/10K! A RUN LOCAL-THEMED EVENT THAT IS PERFECT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY.
THE FUN INCLUDES -
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GREAT SWAG - DESIGNER SHIRT & CUSTOM MEDAL
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CHIP-TIMING WITH LIVE RESULTS AND AWARDS
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PACERS FOR THE HALF MARATHON
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FREE PHOTOS
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DELICIOUS TREATS WAITING AT THE FINISH LINE
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PLENTY OF FUN!
GRAB YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY, YOU ARE NOT GOING TO WANT TO MISS THIS ONE!
CAN'T MAKE THE RACE? NO PROBLEM! WE OFFER A VIRTUAL RACE OPTION WHERE YOU CAN RUN ANYWHERE, AT ANY TIME, AND STILL EARN THE FUN SWAG!
*YOUTH-BASED PRICING FOR THE 5K/10K, 12 & UNDER ARE ONLY $17!
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HALF MARATHON REGISTRATION INCLUDES A CUSTOM BIB, DESIGNER SHIRT, AND AN AWESOME FINISHER MEDAL!
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10K REGISTRATION INCLUDES A CUSTOM BIB, DESIGNER SHIRT, AND AN AWESOME FINISHER MEDAL!
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5K REGISTRATION INCLUDES A CUSTOM BIB, DESIGNER SHIRT, AND AN AWESOME FINISHER MEDAL!
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1 MILE REGISTRATION IS UNTIMED AND INCLUDES A CUSTOM BIB, DESIGNER SHIRT, AND AN AWESOME FINISHER MEDAL!
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THE KID'S DASH IS A FUN, UNTIMED DASH FOR OUR KIDDOS AGES 10 AND UNDER. REGISTRATION INCLUDES A MINI BIB, YOUTH-SIZED SHIRT, AND A SPECIFICALLY CRAFTED MEDAL FOR OUR KIDS' DASH EVENT! (IF YOUR CHILD WANTS TO RUN THE KID'S DASH, AND DOESN'T WANT THE SWAG, THEY ARE WELCOME TO RUN WITH US ON RACE DAY FOR FREE!)
*REGISTER BY MIDNIGHT ON THURSDAY, TWO THURSDAYS BEFORE RACE DAY, TO GUARANTEE YOUR SHIRT!
THE FUN INCLUDES -
*
GREAT SWAG - DESIGNER SHIRT & CUSTOM MEDAL
*
CHIP-TIMING WITH LIVE RESULTS AND AWARDS
*
PACERS FOR THE HALF MARATHON
*
FREE PHOTOS
*
DELICIOUS TREATS WAITING AT THE FINISH LINE
*
PLENTY OF FUN!
GRAB YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY, YOU ARE NOT GOING TO WANT TO MISS THIS ONE!
CAN'T MAKE THE RACE? NO PROBLEM! WE OFFER A VIRTUAL RACE OPTION WHERE YOU CAN RUN ANYWHERE, AT ANY TIME, AND STILL EARN THE FUN SWAG!
*YOUTH-BASED PRICING FOR THE 5K/10K, 12 & UNDER ARE ONLY $17!
*
HALF MARATHON REGISTRATION INCLUDES A CUSTOM BIB, DESIGNER SHIRT, AND AN AWESOME FINISHER MEDAL!
*
10K REGISTRATION INCLUDES A CUSTOM BIB, DESIGNER SHIRT, AND AN AWESOME FINISHER MEDAL!
*
5K REGISTRATION INCLUDES A CUSTOM BIB, DESIGNER SHIRT, AND AN AWESOME FINISHER MEDAL!
*
1 MILE REGISTRATION IS UNTIMED AND INCLUDES A CUSTOM BIB, DESIGNER SHIRT, AND AN AWESOME FINISHER MEDAL!
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THE KID'S DASH IS A FUN, UNTIMED DASH FOR OUR KIDDOS AGES 10 AND UNDER. REGISTRATION INCLUDES A MINI BIB, YOUTH-SIZED SHIRT, AND A SPECIFICALLY CRAFTED MEDAL FOR OUR KIDS' DASH EVENT! (IF YOUR CHILD WANTS TO RUN THE KID'S DASH, AND DOESN'T WANT THE SWAG, THEY ARE WELCOME TO RUN WITH US ON RACE DAY FOR FREE!)
*REGISTER BY MIDNIGHT ON THURSDAY, TWO THURSDAYS BEFORE RACE DAY, TO GUARANTEE YOUR SHIRT!
Races
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5k
Incl. $4.28 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 2nd May 2026 (7:00AM CDT)
$34.28
5k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal! *Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17! *Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt! The fun includes - Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal Chip-timing with live results and awards Free photos Plenty of fun! Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one! Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag! -
10k
Incl. $185.98 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 2nd May 2026 (7:00AM CDT)
$3,185.98
10k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal! *Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17! *Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt! The fun includes - Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal Chip-timing with live results and awards Free photos Plenty of fun! Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one! Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag! -
Half Marathon
Incl. $4.28 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 2nd May 2026 (7:00AM CDT)
$46.28
Half - Marathon registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal! *Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt! The fun includes - Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal Chip-timing with live results and awards Free photos Plenty of fun! Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one! Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag! -
Kid's Dash
Incl. $3.83 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 2nd May 2026 (7:00AM CDT)
$20.83
The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!) *Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt! The fun includes - Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal Free photos Plenty of fun! Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one! Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag! -
Volunteer and Run
Incl. $3.83 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 2nd May 2026 (7:00AM CDT)
$20.83
Join us for a dynamic volunteering and racing experience! Arrive 30 minutes before packet pickup to lend a hand, ensuring a smooth start to the event. Afterward, hit the pavement and run any distance of your choice. *Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt! The fun includes - Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal Chip-timing with live results and awards Free photos Plenty of fun! Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one! Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag! -
Virtual Run
Incl. $4.28 Fee & T-Shirt
$46.28
Virtual Event participants are welcome to run any day, anytime, at the location of their choice! Your registration includes a digital bib, event shirt, finisher medal, and shipping for your packet. Your packet will be mailed to you and will ship out the Wednesday after the race. You can upload your times starting the day of the event on the results page. You can also upload any photos in the "participant upload" album on the photos page! -
1 Mile
Incl. $3.98 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 2nd May 2026 (7:00AM CDT)
$25.98
1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt and an awesome finisher medal! *Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt! The fun includes - Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal Free photos Plenty of fun! Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one! Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag!
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