Illinois · Half Marathon · 10K · 5K
Chicago Polar Dash
Chicago Polar Dash is a half marathon, 10K and 5K event held in Chicago, Illinois. It is usually held in January; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 4,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- January
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Field size
- ~4,000 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- January (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Distances
- Half Marathon, 10K, 5K
- Field size
- About 4,000 runners
- Course
- Flat (~30 ft total gain; lakefront)
- Registration
- raceentry.com
About the Chicago Polar Dash
A cold-weather lakefront race starting near Soldier Field with multiple distances and a combined-distance challenge option.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- One of the largest winter races on the Chicago lakefront
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Chicago Polar Dash: common questions
- When is the Chicago Polar Dash?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in January. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Chicago Polar Dash held?
- In Chicago, Illinois.
- What distances does the Chicago Polar Dash offer?
- Half Marathon, 10K and 5K.
- How many people run the Chicago Polar Dash?
- About 4,000 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 Chicago Polar Dash?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at raceentry.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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