RACE INFO
Join us on September 11, 2010, for the 6th Annual Chicago Lung Run, a 10K/5K run, walk, and rally on the city's beautiful lakefront at Montrose Harbor! The Chicago 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 expected this year.
Registration is now open! Register online now! View complete registration details on the registration page.
Download the 2010 Lung Run Fact Sheet (pdf) for complete details on the race.
Date & Time
Saturday, September 11, 2010
8:30 a.m.: 10K race
9:00 a.m.: 5K race and 1 mile walk
Start & Finish
New Location!
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.
Course
View / download the 2010 course map
- USATF Certified course
- Split times provided at each mile
- Water stations located at race start, approximate mid-point, and finish
- The Chicago Lung Run abides by CARA Certified Standards. Therefore, 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 CARA and Chicago Athlete Magazine websites.
Weather Policy
The Chicago 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 Chicago Lung Run, please contact us.