Soldier Field 10
Chicago, IL
- 10 Miler, 10K
- Road (Paved)
- Official race website
Get ready for the Soldier Field 10 to we mark Memorial Day and run through the vibrant streets of Chicago! Join in honoring the courageous service members who sacrificed everything for our freedom as you tackle either the 10K or 10-Mile course. The day will begin with a heartfelt playing … MORE
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Great race!
This was my first time running this race and my first 10 Miler, so an automatic PR! It was a beautiful day for a race and the views of the … MORE
This was my first time running this race and my first 10 Miler, so an automatic PR! It was a beautiful day for a race and the views of the lake and skyline were amazing.
Packet pickup was kind is annoying, but the option to pick up from fleet feet in elk Grove a week prior was better than schlepping downtown.
The shirt was the best race shirt I have ever received! Very nice design, fit and fabric.
Parking was free at the soldiers field lots.
This was not the fastest course as there was a number of bottlenecks. Most of the first mile was slow like molasses, and several other spots had limited ability to pass. The course was out and back.
The after party was great! Pizza! Beer! Lots of snacks and bags to put them into! Music and plenty of space on the grass. Overall, a fun experience. Highly recommend!
Chicago never disappoints
I was sick, bronchitis, on day 3 of if and coughing like a smoker, LOL, but this was a bucket list. Totally worth running 10 miles, hacking. #1 organization, along … MORE
I was sick, bronchitis, on day 3 of if and coughing like a smoker, LOL, but this was a bucket list. Totally worth running 10 miles, hacking. #1 organization, along the lake, lots of water stations, etc. A few areas where the course was super narrow, but if you keep slighly right of center, you are good plus taking advantage of the tangents. Fun finish in the stadium, but not on grass as I expected. Platform out for an AC/DC concert that night. Got a nice pint glass for second place AG, which was a surprise, due to coughing, but I am in the old lady group now….hahahaha. It was a slower end of my usually pace. Weather was IDEAL.
Start and Finish in Soldier Field.
This is a well run race that begins and ends smoothly. The course is relatively flat and runs through several good Chicago landmarks. The course is well supported although one … MORE
This is a well run race that begins and ends smoothly. The course is relatively flat and runs through several good Chicago landmarks. The course is well supported although one additional water station on the back half would be good especially when the weather is hot and humid as it was in 2019. Several years ago, they moved the race start into the stadium which I think adds to the uniqueness of this race. The last five miles are run on the lakefront trail which is also a highlight to the Chicago running scene. This is also an easy race to get to and there are, of course, many nearby hotels for people coming in for the race.
A favorite!
I love this race. It's a very well run race. There are a lot of people participating, but the staff and volunteers are excellent! There are moments of Chicago Skyline, … MORE
I love this race. It’s a very well run race. There are a lot of people participating, but the staff and volunteers are excellent! There are moments of Chicago Skyline, but it’s the usual Chicago downtown course, so if you are used to running Chicago races – it’s nothing special. EXCEPT you finish on the 50 yard line of Soldier Field, there are members of the military handing out the medals & that’s fun too. Great snacks afterwards. Well done race.
Worth it for the final 100 meters
This annual race marks the true start of summer for many Chicagoans. Held on the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend, it runs down and up the Chicago Lakefront, first on … MORE
This annual race marks the true start of summer for many Chicagoans. Held on the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend, it runs down and up the Chicago Lakefront, first on outer Lake Shore Drive and then on the popular bike path. It begins just outside the famous Soldier Field and ends on the 50-yard line. In between, it’s a pretty standard out-and-back with five aid stations and trees for shade. Since half of it takes place on a path that I run every week, I haven’t ever really justified paying for it. But for anyone who doesn’t live near Museum Campus, it’s a fun race. Plus, I had never been inside Soldier Field, so for my first exposure to be running through the field in the very center of the glass and steel enclosure was surprisingly awe-inspiring. Most runners were sprinting the finish, but I was too busy staring wide-eyed at the majestic structure that enveloped me.