Run Mag Mile 10K & 5K

All Half Marathon finishers will receive a medal! We wanted the medal to capture the spirit of this truly unique summertime race event. Run Mag Mile is about combining the passion to run with the passion of Chicago’s culture. The Magnificent Mile is one of the city’s most sought after streets. Lined with many of the world’s most recognized architecture, this mile, earns its magnificent moniker in every way. It is also the heart of our amazing race. The magic of the Mag Mile will be brought to you in a way that you’ve never experience it before. This stretch of pavement is off-limits to runners except for this "One Day To Run.”

Please note that a 15 minute mile pace or faster is required for both the 5k and 15k race distances. A 15 min. mile pace is roughly four miles per hour, equivalent to a very brisk walk. If you fall below this pace, the race organizers can no longer guarantee course support. Aid Stations, medical support, portable toilets, and road closures will begin to become unavailable to participants. The local police and race organizers will ask you to reroute to a shorter version of the course, or move up onto the sidewalk where you will be required to obey regular traffic laws.

Participants and spectators are encouraged to travel to Grant Park via public transportation. The CTA will be increasing early morning train capacity race day. Specific details of the extra service will be posted on the CTA Customer Alerts page. For travel information, visit CTA’s Trip Planner. If you drive, please allow sufficient time for heavy traffic congestion and street closures due to the race.

The Run Mag Mile Half & 5k is an officially timed event using a disposable chip timing system. You'll see timing clocks at each mile marker along the USATF-certified course, as well as at the start and finish lines. Results will be posted online within 24 hours after the race.