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Monday March 24th - 8:15 am CDT
Race week is upon us and we're looking forward to seeing all Chicago Lakefront Ultras runners and volunteers this Saturday at Jackson Park's 63rd Street Beach House! During the course of this week two email alert messages will be sent to all registered participants; Tuesday and Friday evening. Alerts will include race-week details, rules of competition, and updated racecourse conditions. Please watch for race alerts to arrive via email. All packet pickup will take place onsite at our start/finish area, 63rd Street Beach House on race morning, beginning at 7:30 am CDT.
Welcome to Chicagoland's longest running ultra race...
Steeped in multi-decades tradition with a rich history of "going long!" Are you up to the challenge and ultra-camaraderie in this 25th year running rite-of-spring? Please join us on Saturday, March 29th for an epic running adventure along Chicago's scenic lakefront!
Race Location...
All events of this Chicago Lakefront Ultras start and finish at Jackson Park's 63rd Street Beach House.
Address: 6300E E Hayes Drive, Chicago, IL 60649
Approximately 6300 S Jean Baptiste Point DuSable Lake Shore Dr.
GPS: 41.780946, -87.573132
Racecourse Map: Chicago Lakefront Ultras 50K - Southside Racecourse
Located on the Chicago Lakefront, east side of Lake Shore Drive at southeast corner of the 63rd Street Beach House.
Back by popular demand...
For spring 2025 we're offering three event distance choices to encourage greater participation in Chicago Lakefront Ultras. You may choose to race our traditional `50 Kilometer Ultramarathon` in its 25th year; race our third-year `13.1 Mile Half Marathon`; or come out for our fully supported `20.7 Mile Buildup` run.
Chicago Lakefront Ultras 50 Kilometer...
25th annual running, with its race start time of 8:30 am. The racecourse consists of three, 10.3-mile out-and-back laps on the pedestrian path of the Chicago Lakefront Trail.
• Start / Finish and "South Turnaround" is located at the 63rd Street Beach House.
• "North Turnaround" is located about 1/4 mile north of the 31st Street Beach on the Lakefront Trail.
Racecourse Map: Chicago Lakefront Ultras 50K - Southside Racecourse
Chicago Lakefront Ultras 20.7-Mile Build-Up Run...
4th annual running, with its race start time of 8:30 am. Follow the same racecourse as the 50K route but complete only two laps (20.7 miles total). You may run longer if you have a different target distance, but your chip time and results will be based upon completing 20.7 miles.
• Start / Finish and "South Turnaround" is located at the 63rd Street Beach House.
• "North Turnaround" is located about 1/4 mile north of the 31st Street Beach on the Lakefront Trail.
Chicago Lakefront Ultras Half Marathon...
3rd annual running, with its race start time of 9:00 am. Follow a similar racecourse as the 50K route, but with one `Short lap` and one `Long lap`.
• Start / Finish and "South Turnaround" is located at the 63rd Street Beach House.
• Short lap : first lap follows the 50K route out and around Promontory Point (1.4 miles out), then returns to the 63rd Street Beach House (2.7 miles).
• Long lap : second lap follows the 50K route to its "North Turnaround" located about 1/4 mile north of the 31st Street Beach on the Lakefront Trail, then returns to finish at the 63rd Street Beach House.
Packet Pickup / Runner Check-In...
All participants must check in on race morning prior to the start of their event. Packet pickup will take place near the race start/finish area at 63rd Street Beach House. Packet pickup will begin at 7:30 am and conclude prior to the start of each event distance. At packet pickup, you will sign a race waiver and receive your timing chip ankle band, bib number, pins, race shirt. Your race number needs to be visible at all times on the front of your body.
Timing and Scoring...
All runners will be issued a bib number and matching timing chip. Wear your race number on the front of your body. Wear your assigned timing chip as instructed at runner check-in. At completion of each full out-n-back lap cross over the timing mats that will be deployed at the start/finish area. Be sure to return your timing chip at completion of your race. Runner splits will be updated in near real-time under our "Webcast" and "Results" tabs above.
Attention 50K and Half Marathon runners...
If your race intentions include the possibility of establishing a USA Track and Field `Open` or `Age Group` record, please notify us at point of registration: info@chicagoultra.org
Aid Stations / Turnarounds...
Aid stations will be volunteer-staffed, fully stocked with fluids, fruit, and high-energy snacks to keep you going. Aid stations may not have energy gels; plan accordingly.
• Jackson Park, 63rd Street Beach House serves as our start/finish and "South Turnaround" aid station. This is a volunteer-staffed, fully-stocked station. Runners will have access to their drop bags at this location.
• Burnham Park, located near Oakwood Blvd/39th St, west side of pedestrian path serves as our midway station, which runners will pass through twice on each 10.3-mile lap. This is a volunteer-staffed, fully-stocked station. Its distance is 3.6 miles from the 63rd Street Beach House, and 3.0 miles round trip to/from the North Turnaround point.
• "North Turnaround", located approximately 1/4 mile north of 31st Street Beach on the pedestrian path marks the northern-most point of our racecourse. There is no aid station; keep an eye open for the markings, make a U-turn, and head back south on the path.
Drop Bag Area...
There will be a designated drop bag area near the start/finish at 63rd Street Beach House, which provides access to runners' gear at completion of each out-n-back lap. Drop bags might not be covered, opened to elements of the weather, so consider water-proof packing.
Greener with your help...
In the spirit of eliminating one-use landfill waste, Chicago Lakefront Ultras encourages all runners to participate with hydration methods. Please bring your own water bottle, vest, reusable cup, etc. At runner check-in participants may request a foldable silicon cup, which is ideal for carrying and refilling at aid stations.
Early Start / 50K and 20.7-Mile Buildup Run...
If you would like an early start you must make a formal request. Early starters may not qualify for overall nor age group awards. Early start requests will be considered only for event distances of 50K and 20.7-Mile Buildup Run; all Half Marathon runners must start at the official event start time. Please send your early-start request to: info@chicagoultra.org
Restrooms...
We'll have portable restrooms at our two primary aid stations; Jackson Park and Burnham Park. Along the racecourse you might find additional facilities that are maintained by the Chicago Park District. Depending upon seasonal conditions these CPD facilities may or may not be opened.
Awards...
50K and Half Marathon finishers (including early starters) will earn a finishers' medal with race-dated lanyard. Top Male & Female runners in the 50K and Half Marathon earn special `Overall Top Runner` crystal columns. Top Male & Female in 10-year Age Groups earn `Made the Podium` etched pint-glasses based upon depth of participation. First time ultra finishers of the 50K earn `I Survived My First Ultra` etched pint-glasses.
Spectators and Crew Support...
With regards to USATF Rules and Regulations, crew support is only allowed at official/designated aid stations. Crews and spectators must be aware/careful/considerate of others, such as pedestrians, runners, bikers as the lakefront path is open to the general public.
Parking...
Ample parking exists south of the 63rd Street Beach House, along with overflow parking lots on Hayes Drive west of Lake Shore Drive. There is no free parking along Hayes Drive. All nearby lots are paid parking using the Park Chicago app, or onsite kiosks.
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| | | | | | Event Information | For multiple Member Events: | | | Name of Event | Distance | Measurement | Date | Start Time | Relay Members | Team Members | |   | Chicago Lakefront 50K | 50.00 | Kilometers | Mar 29th, 2025 | 8:30 am | | | | | Chicago Lakefront Buildup Run | 20.71 | Miles | Mar 29th, 2025 | 8:30 am | | | | | Chicago Lakefront Half Marathon | 13.10 | Miles | Mar 29th, 2025 | 9:00 am | | | | | Chicago Lakefront Ultras Volunteer | 9.00 | Hours | Mar 29th, 2025 | 7:00 am | | |
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| | | | | | Name of Race Director | Email Address | Phone Number | | Bill Thom | bill@runrace.net | 312 316-4698 |
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