Time to Paddy 5K/10K & Lucky 13.1 - Greater Chicago 2027
- Date
- Saturday, February 27, 2027
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Greater Chicago, Illinois
- Entry fee
- From Free · goes up to $38 on Nov 24, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K | 10K | Feb 27, 20279:00 AM | $34$38 after Nov 24, 2026 | – |
| 1 Mile | 1 Mile | Feb 27, 20279:00 AM | $22 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Feb 27, 20279:00 AM | $34$38 after Nov 24, 2026 | – |
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Feb 27, 20279:00 AM | $62$68 after Nov 2, 2026 | – |
| Kid's Dash | Kids | Feb 27, 20279:00 AM | $17 | – |
| Running Buddy Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Feb 27, 20279:00 AM | Free | 26 |
| Volunteer and Run | – | Feb 27, 20279:00 AM | $17 | 5 |
| Virtual RunVirtual | – | Feb 27, 20279:00 AM | $42 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 10K fee goes up to $38 on Nov 24, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 10K and 5K: $34 until Nov 24, then $38 until Jan 4, then $42 until Feb 8, then $46 until Feb 26, then $50 until Feb 27.
- 1 Mile: $22 until Feb 27.
- Half Marathon: $62 until Nov 2, then $68 until Jan 4, then $74 until Feb 8, then $80 until Feb 25, then $90 until Feb 27.
- Kid's Dash: $17 until Feb 27.
Online registration closes Feb 27, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $62, entry is about 11 percent above a typical half marathon in Illinois, which costs $56 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a half marathon in Greater Chicago runs 2:10:30, about 9:57 a mile, based on 4 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:19:47 and men in 1:58:55.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:30 AM, and the 10K starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 720 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
TBD, Greater Chicago, IL 60602
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 (2 years)5K
Half Marathon
10K
Aggregated from official results for Time to Paddy 5K/10K & Lucky 13.1 - Greater Chicago. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Time to Paddy 5K/10K & Lucky 13.1 - Greater Chicago?
At the 2026 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 25:52 or better, the top quarter in 29:05, and half the field in 34:53; the last tenth came in after 53:27.
At the 2026 Half Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:31:13 or better, the top quarter in 1:41:22, and half the field in 2:02:13; the last tenth came in after 2:29:29.
At the 2026 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 48:56 or better, the top quarter in 53:50, and half the field in 1:01:37; the last tenth came in after 1:27:11.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 30:23 | n/a |
| 20-29 | 30:27 | 29:06 |
| 30-39 | 33:09 | 26:08 |
| 40-49 | 29:05 | 33:54 |
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 51 percent since 2025.
All events combined, from official results.
Time to Paddy 5K/10K & Lucky 13.1 - Greater Chicago 5K year by year
From 2025 to 2026, the field went from 214 to 86 finishers, and the median time dropped from 39:35 to 34:53.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 86 (-60%) | 34:53 | under 25:52 | 21:22 |
| 2025 | 214 | 39:35 | under 26:59 | 19:44 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
About average for Illinois 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 29:05, against 28:26 in a typical Illinois 5K, so times here are about average.
- Half Marathon: Faster than most Illinois half marathons. The fastest quarter of the 2026 half marathon field finished under 1:41:22, against 1:52:06 in a typical Illinois half marathon, so times here run 10 percent faster.
- 10K: About average for Illinois 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2026 10K field finished under 53:50, against 53:35 in a typical Illinois 10K, 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 February 27 the day usually runs from 28°F at dawn to 45°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 21% of days. Cold snaps dip to 19°F and hot years reach 59°F.
Based on 76 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, Greater Chicago, IL 60602Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 720 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Kids
- Editions
- 2027 (Feb 27, 2027), 2026 (Mar 7, 2026), 2025 (Mar 8, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Time to Paddy 5K/10K & Lucky 13.1 - Greater Chicago?
- Saturday, February 27, 2027, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees, and rises to $38 on Nov 24, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Feb 27, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Illinois?
- At $62, entry is about 11 percent above a typical half marathon in Illinois, which costs $56 right now.
- 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, 86 runners finished the 5K; the median finish was 34:53 and the winner ran 21:22.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 29:05, against 28:26 in a typical Illinois 5K, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- TBD, Greater Chicago, IL 60602.
From the organizers
Join us for the annual Time to Paddy 5k/10k and Lucky 13.1 Half Marathon! A St. Patrick-themed run that is perfect for the whole family.
The fun includes great swag (designer shirt, custom medal), chip-timing, live results and awards, free photos, a "biggest team" contest, a kids' dash, great post-race food, and 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!