Race Information

On September 17, 2011, we held the Astellas Oncology Chicago Lung Run, a 10K/5K run, walk, and rally on the city's beautiful lakefront at Montrose Harbor! The Lung Run is one of the largest running events in the city, with more than 2,000 runners, lung cancer survivors, and representatives of leading Chicago hospitals participating.

Registration is now closed. 

Date & Time

Saturday, September 17, 2011

  • 8:30 a.m.: 10K race
  • 9:00 a.m.: 5K race and 1 mile walk

Start & Finish

Montrose Harbor: 4400 N Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60640

Gear Check

A designated gear check area will be available at the race site.

Shirt & Goody Bag

The first 500 registrants will receive a tech shirt! All other registrants will receive a cotton t-shirt. All registrants will receive a goody bag. Race shirts are short-sleeve, unisex-sized, and available in XS - XL. Please select carefully as shirt sizes and quantities are fixed and we are unable to exchange shirt sizes.

Timing

The 5K and 10K runs are timed using transponder (D-tag) technology, providing an accurate time from start to finish line.

Race Course

  • View / download the 2011 course map.
  • Split times provided at each mile.
  • Water stations located at race start, approximate mid-point, and finish.
  • Strollers, bikes, skates, and dogs are prohibited from participating in this race.

Transportation & Parking

To determine the best route to travel via public transportation, please visit the CTA's trip planner.

Limited parking is available in the Montrose Harbor Parking Lot, Wilson and Lawrence Parking Lots and on Simonds Drive. Standard meter parking rates apply. Exit Lake Shore Drive at Wilson Avenue, Lawrence Avenue, or Foster Avenue.

Awards

Awards will be given to the top three male and top three female finishers. The awards presentation will begin at approximately 10:15 a.m.

Results

Results will be posted on the Chicago Lung Run and Chicago Athlete Magazine websites.

Weather Policy

The Lung Run will take place rain or shine. If we are required to cancel the event due to dangerous weather conditions, announcements will be made on race day at the start/finish area.

Volunteer

If you would like to volunteer for the 2012 event, please contact us.