What are the Chicago Lakefront Fall 50M & 50K courses like?
The 50 Mile course (Start Time: 6:30 AM) consists of four 12.5 mile out-and-back loops. The 50K course (Start Time: 7:30 AM) consists of three 10.33 mile loops. Both courses are USAT&F Certified. Both courses start & finish at the Foster Ave Beach House and run South toward Downtown Chicago along the Chicago Lakefront Bike Path. The courses are flat and fast and the vistas are stunningly beautiful!
What do I get?
A fun and friendly environment in which to run. Long Sleeve Tech Shirts to all entrants. Belt buckles for official finishers (under 11 hours, no early starters) of the 50 Miler and medals to finishers of the 50K. Award plaques for the overall Male and Female winners of both events. Beth’s legendary homemade and vegetarian Red Beans & Rice at the finish. All Aid Stations will be stocked with water, Gatorade, Coke and all the sweet and salty goodies you’ve come to expect from us. Early start option is available. Check in with Pat before the race. You MUST see Pat Onines ON RACE DAY before you do the early start. 50 Mile early starters will not be eligible for a buckle. All early starters who finish get a “Finished” and no time or position.
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My first 50K!
The race is along the Lakefront in Chicago, the scenery is great. It's 3 out and backs of a little more than 5 miles each. It was nice to see … MORE
The race is along the Lakefront in Chicago, the scenery is great. It’s 3 out and backs of a little more than 5 miles each. It was nice to see people over and over again, very helpful when running alone. The aid stations were well stocked and everyone was very friendly. The shirt is nice, and the medal is great. It’s a small operation, but they know what they are doing. I only wish there was food left at the end for the slowpokes.
This is your 50k PR
This is likely the flattest 50k you will ever find. Run on Chicago's lake front path, the course is three 10.35-mile out-and-back segments with three stations. Runners can expect Chicago's … MORE
This is likely the flattest 50k you will ever find. Run on Chicago’s lake front path, the course is three 10.35-mile out-and-back segments with three stations. Runners can expect Chicago’s beautiful autumn, cool temperatures, plenty of non-racers on the path (the course is not closed), friendly volunteers at aid stations, and an excellent tech shirt. It’s a very quiet operation and for $55, it’s one the cheapest races ($/mile) that you will encounter.
Also, did I mention it’s super flat? Given it’s late October date, the only reason this race shouldn’t be your 50k PR is that you haven’t signed up yet.