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BTN Big 10K
BTN Big 10K is a 10K and 5K event held in Chicago, Illinois. It is usually held in July; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 12,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- July
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Field size
- ~12,000 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- July (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Distances
- 10K, 5K
- Field size
- About 12,000 runners
- Course
- Flat (~10-30 ft total gain; lakefront/Grant Park)
- Registration
- raceentry.com
- Official website
- btnbig10k.com
About the BTN Big 10K
A Big Ten Network-branded race where runners wear their school colors and compete for their conference team, starting at Soldier Field and looping through Grant Park.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- One of the largest 10Ks in the Midwest; sells out annually
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BTN Big 10K: common questions
- When is the BTN Big 10K?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in July. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the BTN Big 10K held?
- In Chicago, Illinois.
- What distances does the BTN Big 10K offer?
- 10K and 5K.
- How many people run the BTN Big 10K?
- About 12,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the BTN Big 10K?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at raceentry.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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