Time Travel Half-Marathon (and 5k/10k) - Greater Chicago
- Date Sat 3rd January 2026
- Time 9:00AM CST
- Location Chicago, Illinois
- Price $20.83 - $50.28
- Races 7 races
- Distances Half Marathon, 10km, 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your sneakers for the Time Travel Half-Marathon and 5K/10K happening on Saturday, January 3, 2026, in the vibrant city of Chicago! This family-friendly event invites runners of all ages and abilities to experience a race that’s truly out of this world. Whether you’re a seasoned sprinter or just looking for a fun way to get moving, the Time Travel Marathon promises an unforgettable day filled with fitness, fun, and plenty of funky flair.
Participants can choose from several exciting distances, including a challenging half-marathon, a scenic 10K, and a fun-filled 5K. The event also features a delightful 1-mile untimed run and a special Kid’s Dash for little ones aged 10 and under. Costumes are encouraged, and every registered runner will receive a custom bib, a super soft t-shirt, and an awesome finisher medal. Plus, youth pricing for the 5K and 10K is just $17 for kids 12 and under! Don’t miss out on this epic race day adventure—register by midnight two Thursdays before race day to guarantee your shirt! Let's run one epic mile at a time together!
Participants can choose from several exciting distances, including a challenging half-marathon, a scenic 10K, and a fun-filled 5K. The event also features a delightful 1-mile untimed run and a special Kid’s Dash for little ones aged 10 and under. Costumes are encouraged, and every registered runner will receive a custom bib, a super soft t-shirt, and an awesome finisher medal. Plus, youth pricing for the 5K and 10K is just $17 for kids 12 and under! Don’t miss out on this epic race day adventure—register by midnight two Thursdays before race day to guarantee your shirt! Let's run one epic mile at a time together!
Organiser's Description
READY, SET... TIME TRAVEL!
LACE UP YOUR SNEAKERS AND PREPARE TO DASH THROUGH THE TIME TRAVEL HALF MARATHON (5K/10K) A FAMILY-FRIENDLY RACE THATS TRULY TIMELESS! WHETHER YOU'RE A FUTURE SPRINTER OR A BLAST-FROM-THE-PAST JOGGER, THIS EVENT IS ALL ABOUT FUN, FITNESS, FAMILY, AND A LITTLE BIT OF FUNKY FLAIR. COSTUMES ENCOURAGED, TIME MACHINES OPTIONAL. LETS RUN ONE EPIC MILE AT A TIME!
*YOUTH-BASED PRICING FOR THE 5K/10K, 12 & UNDER ARE ONLY $17!
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HALF MARATHON REGISTRATION INCLUDES A CUSTOM BIB, SUPER SOFT TEE, AWESOME FINISHER MEDAL!
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10K REGISTRATION INCLUDES A CUSTOM BIB, SUPER SOFT TEE, AND AN AWESOME FINISHER MEDAL!
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5K REGISTRATION INCLUDES A CUSTOM BIB, A SUPER SOFT TEE, AND AN AWESOME FINISHER MEDAL!
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1-MILE REGISTRATION IS UNTIMED AND INCLUDES A CUSTOM BIB, SUPER SOFT TEE, 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 T-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!
LACE UP YOUR SNEAKERS AND PREPARE TO DASH THROUGH THE TIME TRAVEL HALF MARATHON (5K/10K) A FAMILY-FRIENDLY RACE THATS TRULY TIMELESS! WHETHER YOU'RE A FUTURE SPRINTER OR A BLAST-FROM-THE-PAST JOGGER, THIS EVENT IS ALL ABOUT FUN, FITNESS, FAMILY, AND A LITTLE BIT OF FUNKY FLAIR. COSTUMES ENCOURAGED, TIME MACHINES OPTIONAL. LETS RUN ONE EPIC MILE AT A TIME!
*YOUTH-BASED PRICING FOR THE 5K/10K, 12 & UNDER ARE ONLY $17!
*
HALF MARATHON REGISTRATION INCLUDES A CUSTOM BIB, SUPER SOFT TEE, AWESOME FINISHER MEDAL!
*
10K REGISTRATION INCLUDES A CUSTOM BIB, SUPER SOFT TEE, AND AN AWESOME FINISHER MEDAL!
*
5K REGISTRATION INCLUDES A CUSTOM BIB, A SUPER SOFT TEE, AND AN AWESOME FINISHER MEDAL!
*
1-MILE REGISTRATION IS UNTIMED AND INCLUDES A CUSTOM BIB, SUPER SOFT TEE, AN AWESOME FINISHER MEDAL!
*
THE KID'S DASH IS A FUN, UNTIMED DASH FOR OUR KIDDOS AGES 10 AND UNDER. REGISTRATION INCLUDES A MINI BIB, YOUTH-SIZED T-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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Half Marathon
Incl. $4.28 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 3rd January 2026 (9:00AM CST)
$50.28
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! -
10k
Incl. $4.28 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 3rd January 2026 (9:00AM CST)
$34.28
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! -
5k
Incl. $4.28 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 3rd January 2026 (9:00AM CST)
$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! -
1 Mile
Incl. $3.98 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 3rd January 2026 (9:00AM CST)
$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 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 3rd January 2026 (9:00AM CST)
$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 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! -
Volunteer Then Run
Incl. $3.83 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 3rd January 2026 (9:00AM CST)
$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
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!
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