Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Greater Chicago
The Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k offers a local-themed run with family-friendly fun and custom finisher medals.
Race Date
Sep 27, 2026
Location
Greater Chicago, IL
Quick facts
- Date
- Sunday, September 27, 2026
- Location
- Greater Chicago, Illinois
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 3.1 Miles, 6.2 Miles, 50m, Volunteer then Run, Virtual Run, 1 Miles
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k is a local-themed event designed for the entire family, offering a festive race-day experience. Runners receive a custom bib, a designer shirt, and a unique finisher medal, with special pricing for youth participants in the 5k/10k.
The course is a loop, primarily on paved roads, with minimal elevation changes, making it a potentially fast and forgiving route for runners aiming for personal bests. Pacers are available for the half marathon to help maintain a consistent pace.
The finish line is a celebration, featuring delicious treats and free photos for participants. The event emphasizes fun and community, with options for various distances including a 5k, 10k, and a 1-mile run, alongside a kids' dash.
Race-provided description
Join us for the annual Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k! A run local-themed event that is perfect for the whole family. The fun includes -
Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal
Chip-timing with live results and awards
Pacers for the half marathon
Free photos
Delicious Treats waiting at the finish line
Plenty of fun!
*Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17!
Half Marathon Registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
10k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
5k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and 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 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!
Logistics
Race Day
Sunday, September 27, 2026
Start Time
8:00 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Start Location
Forest Glen Woods, Greater Chicago, IL, 60630
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Course Map
Quality Score
first year
no finisher counts yet
small race — neutral
needs a few years of results
3 timing sources · 8 photos
no finisher data yet
no winner time yet
typical high 0°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
0°
Afternoon (High)
0°
Cool conditions — dress in layers, perfect for fast times
0.0"
Precipitation
0 mph
Wind
0%
Humidity
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Greater Chicago?
The Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Greater Chicago is held on Sunday, September 27, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
Where does the Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Greater Chicago take place?
It takes place in Greater Chicago, Illinois.
What distances does the Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Greater Chicago offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 3.1 Miles, 6.2 Miles, 50m, Volunteer then Run, Virtual Run, 1 Miles.
Is the Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Greater Chicago course flat and good for a PR?
The Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Greater Chicago is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
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