All entries are final with no refunds, though a registration can be moved to another runner, another distance, or another Ventures Endurance race. Prices step up several times between February and May. Runners must be at least 12 for the 10 mile and at least 10 for the 10K.
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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soldier Field 10 Mile | 10 Mile | May 29, 20277:00 AM | See registration | – |
| Soldier Field 10K | 10K | May 29, 20278:00 AM | See registration | – |
Fees and dates are from the race's official website on the date shown below; confirm them there before you register.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 5:19 AM, and the Soldier Field 10 Mile starts at 7:00 AM.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Soldier Field, 1410 Special Olympics Dr, Chicago, IL 60605
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
What runners should know about Soldier Field 10, in brief, from the official race website.
Schedule and packet pickup
Pickup is at the Shops at Roosevelt Collection next to Fleet Feet South Loop (1023 S Delano Ct) on Thursday May 27, 1 to 6 p.m., and Friday May 28, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. There is no race morning pickup unless you bought Will Call. Packet mailing can be added until May 8.
Schedule and packet pickup
The 10 mile starts at 7:00 a.m. and the 10K at 8:00 a.m.; the 10K time may shift with the size of the field. Corrals, reached through Stadium Green, close 20 minutes before each start, and waves leave every three minutes. Plan to be at the stadium by 6 a.m.
Course
From the stadium the route runs south on Special Olympics Drive and Fort Dearborn Drive, passes under McCormick Place, and follows DuSable Lake Shore Drive to a turnaround near 31st Street. The 10K turns back sooner. Keep at least a 15 minute mile pace to stay on the supported course.
Parking and travel
Runners can park in the Waldron Garage and South Lot from 3:30 a.m. or the North Garage from 4:30 a.m., free until 8 a.m. or until full. Ride share drop off is at 18th Street and Special Olympics Drive, and a staffed Divvy bike valet runs by the Field Museum from 6 to 11 a.m.
Shirt and medal
Entry includes a race jersey, a finisher medal, free race photos, and a post race tailgate on Stadium Green from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. with live music, games, and one free beer for runners 21 and over.
Awards
The top three men and women in the 10 mile share a cash purse of $500, $250, and $125, plus Fleet Feet vouchers; 10K podium finishers get vouchers. Age group awards go three deep for men and women in five year groups.
Facts on this page come from the race's official website (soldierfield10.com, soldierfield10.com/race-details, soldierfield10.com/faqs), checked Sep 27, 2026. Confirm dates and fees there before you travel.
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A Memorial Day weekend race in Chicago that starts inside Soldier Field and follows the lakefront south toward 31st Street before turning back to finish on the stadium field. Runners choose a 10 mile or a 10K on the same out and back route, and the morning opens with taps and a military salute.