Illinois · 5K
The Color Run Chicago
The Color Run Chicago is a 5K event held in Chicago, Illinois. It is usually held in June; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 6,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- June
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Field size
- ~6,000 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- June (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Distances
- 5K
- Field size
- About 6,000 runners
- Course
- Flat (~20 ft total gain)
- Registration
- raceentry.com
- Official website
- thecolorrun.com
About the The Color Run Chicago
A festive, untimed 5K where participants are doused in clouds of colored powder, starting and finishing near Soldier Field.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Among the largest untimed themed fun runs in Illinois
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The Color Run Chicago: common questions
- When is the The Color Run Chicago?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in June. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the The Color Run Chicago held?
- In Chicago, Illinois.
- What distances does the The Color Run Chicago offer?
- 5K.
- How many people run the The Color Run Chicago?
- About 6,000 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 The Color Run Chicago?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at raceentry.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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