Chicago Fall Classic Half Marathon, 10K & Hot Cider Hustle 5K

Chicago Fall Classic Half Marathon, 10K & Hot Cider Hustle 5K

Race Date

Oct 17, 2026

Location

Chicago, IL

The Experience

You’re invited to the Chicago Fall Classic Run Fest. Featuring both the Fall Classic Half Marathon & 10K (formerly Country Sole) and the Hot Cider Hustle 5K. Finish line goods will feature local caramel apples and hot apple cider! Both races will take place on the same day at the same time. #ChicagoFallClassic Woven between the famed Chicago lakefront and skyline, the Chicago Fall Classic Half Marathon, 10K & Hot Cider Hustle 5K tours through Montrose Harbor on USATF-certified courses. Aid stations and plenty of toilets will be provided along the course. Event times, dates, location and all other details are subject to change prior to event. All official information is on the event's website AllCommunityEvents.com.

Logistics

Race Day

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Start Time

7:15 AM

Giveaway

Unisex Event Shirt

Start Location

601 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL, 60613

Directions

Course Info

USATF Certified

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Net Drop/km

-0.06 m

Separation

0.9%

Also Offers

10K5K13.1 Miles

USATF Certified Course

IL25023NM · Expires 2035 · Soldier Field 10 Mile

Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.

View USATF Course Map (PDF)

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

46°

Afternoon (High)

61°

Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish

0.1"

Precipitation

16 mph

Wind

69%

Humidity

Explore More Journeys

Can't make it to Chicago? Discover other experiences that match your running style.

Search All Races

Never miss
another
finish line.

Join our community of 350K+ half marathon runners. Get notified about new races, registration opens, and early bird pricing across all 50 states.

Privacy focused. Unsubscribe anytime.