Hometown Half Marathon/5K/10K - Greater Chicago 2027
- Date
- Saturday, May 8, 2027
- Start time
- 7:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Entry fee
- From Free · goes up to $62 on Nov 10, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | May 8, 20277:00 AM | $56$62 after Nov 10, 2026 | – |
| 10K | 10K | May 8, 20278:00 AM | $34$38 after Feb 2, 2027 | – |
| 1 Mile | 1 Mile | May 8, 20278:00 AM | $22 | – |
| 5K | 5K | May 8, 20278:00 AM | $34$38 after Feb 2, 2027 | – |
| Kid's Dash | Kids | May 8, 20278:00 AM | $17 | – |
| Running Buddy Half Marathon | Half Marathon | May 8, 20278:00 AM | Free | – |
| Volunteer and Run | – | May 8, 20278:00 AM | $17 | 5 |
| Virtual RunVirtual | – | May 8, 20278:00 AM | $42 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Half Marathon fee goes up to $62 on Nov 10, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Half Marathon: $56 until Nov 10, then $62 until Jan 11, then $68 until Mar 15, then $74 until Apr 19, then $80 until May 6, then $90 until May 8.
- 10K and 5K: $34 until Feb 2, then $38 until Mar 15, then $42 until Apr 19, then $46 until May 7, then $50 until May 8.
- 1 Mile: $22 until May 8.
- Kid's Dash: $17 until May 8.
Online registration closes May 8, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $56, entry is about the same as a typical half marathon in Illinois ($56).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a half marathon in Illinois runs 2:14:47, about 10:17 a mile, based on 23 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:20:39 and men in 2:03:10.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 5:38 AM, and the Half Marathon starts at 7:00 AM. The start sits about 610 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
TBD, Chicago, IL 60640
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2026 results
All results (4 years)Half Marathon
10K
5K
Aggregated from official results (J3 Timing) for Hometown Half Marathon/5K/10K - Greater Chicago. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Hometown Half Marathon/5K/10K - Greater Chicago?
At the 2026 Half Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:40:41 or better, the top quarter in 1:52:01, and half the field in 2:01:36; the last tenth came in after 2:28:54.
At the 2026 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 46:25 or better, the top quarter in 52:52, and half the field in 57:31; the last tenth came in after 1:24:23.
At the 2026 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 22:52 or better, the top quarter in 25:16, and half the field in 35:51; the last tenth came in after 52:02.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 20-29 | 1:55:39 | 1:38:44 |
| 30-39 | 1:50:46 | 1:37:18 |
| 40-49 | 2:19:44 | 1:54:18 |
| 50-59 | n/a | 2:01:12 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Finishers by year
Down 36 percent since 2023.
All events combined, from official results.
Hometown Half Marathon/5K/10K - Greater Chicago Half Marathon year by year
From 2023 to 2026, the field went from 151 to 88 finishers, and the median time dropped from 2:12:25 to 2:01:36.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 88 (-72%) | 2:01:36 | under 1:40:41 | 1:32:21 |
| 2025 | 320 (+58%) | 2:16:11 | under 1:46:48 | 1:19:26 |
| 2024 | 202 (+34%) | 2:06:59 | under 1:41:34 | 1:25:40 |
| 2023 | 151 | 2:12:25 | under 1:46:42 | 1:29:15 |
From each year's official results for the Half Marathon; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most Illinois 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 31:13, against 28:26 in a typical Illinois 5K, so times here run 10 percent slower.
- 10K: Slower than most Illinois 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2025 10K field finished under 1:02:17, against 53:35 in a typical Illinois 10K, so times here run 16 percent slower.
- Half Marathon: About average for Illinois half marathons. The fastest quarter of the 2026 half marathon field finished under 1:52:01, against 1:52:06 in a typical Illinois half marathon, so times here are about average.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around May 8 the day usually runs from 46°F at dawn to 65°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 24% of days. Cold snaps dip to 39°F and hot years reach 78°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- TBD, Chicago, IL 60640Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 610 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Kids
- Editions
- 2027 (May 8, 2027), 2026 (May 2, 2026), 2025 (May 31, 2025), 2024 (Jun 1, 2024), 2023 (Jun 4, 2023)
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Quick answers
- When is Hometown Half Marathon/5K/10K - Greater Chicago?
- Saturday, May 8, 2027, starting at 7:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees, and rises to $62 on Nov 10, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes May 8, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Illinois?
- At $56, entry is about the same as a typical half marathon in Illinois ($56).
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 88 runners finished the Half Marathon; the median finish was 2:01:36 and the winner ran 1:32:21.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 31:13, against 28:26 in a typical Illinois 5K, so times here run 10 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- TBD, Chicago, IL 60640.
From the organizers
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!
Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one!
Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag!
*Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17!