Chicago Half Marathon

Chicago, IL|Sunday, September 27, 2026|73 days away
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Weather

Climate Avg
TimeTempDew PtHumidityWindConditions
Start62.5 – 64.3°F58° OK72 – 93%10 mph SEPartly cloudy
8:00 AM62.6 – 65°F58° OK75 – 95%11 mph SEClear sky
Finish62.6 – 65.4°F60° Sticky79 – 96%11 mph SEClear sky

Based on 3-year average for this date. Real forecast available in 57 days.

Elevation Profile

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Course Stats

Net Elevation
+0 ft
Distance
13.11 mi
Total Gain
+297 ft
Total Loss
-297 ft
Max Grade
10.0%
Altitude
600 ft

Mile Splits

MileGrade
1+0.0%
2-0.2%
3+0.1%
4+0.0%
5+0.0%
6-0.2%
7+0.0%
8+0.0%
9+0.3%
10-0.1%
11+0.0%
12+0.2%
13-0.2%
14+0.2%

RM Difficulty Index

34/100Moderate
The Chicago Half Marathon profile costs 0:20 vs a flat course at 4:00-marathon pace. Ranked #10 of 16 half marathons see the full rankings.

Race-Day Weather History

Race-morning conditions on this date over the past 10 years: median 65°F with a 53°F dew point and 12 mph wind. 6 of 10 years were warm enough to slow race pace.

YearTempDew PtWindRainSky
202566°F55°F4 mphClear
202465°F59°F18 mphPartly cloudy
202363°F61°F9 mph0.19"Rain
202250°F38°F11 mphDrizzle
202170°F56°F14 mphClear
202069°F61°F12 mphPartly cloudy
201965°F44°F16 mphPartly cloudy
201855°F44°F6 mphClear
201765°F51°F11 mphPartly cloudy
201658°F45°F14 mphClear

Morning conditions (race window) on the Chicago Half Marathon calendar date each year, from the ERA5 reanalysis archive — the race’s usual slot, not necessarily each edition’s exact day.

Chicago Half Marathon Pace Calculator & Race Plan

The Chicago Half is a flat out-and-back along Lake Shore Drive starting from Jackson Park near the Museum of Science and Industry. Only about 120 feet of total gain. The lakefront course is exposed to wind off Lake Michigan.

September in Chicago is usually good for running. Our model adjusts for the flat terrain and potential lakefront wind.

Chicago Half Marathon FAQ

When is the next Chicago Half Marathon?

The next Chicago Half Marathon is on Sunday, September 27, 2026.

How long is the Chicago Half Marathon?

The Chicago Half Marathon is 13.1 miles (21.097 km), the standard half marathon distance. It runs in Chicago, IL.

How much elevation gain does the Chicago Half Marathon have?

The Chicago Half Marathon has about 297 ft (91 m) of climbing and 297 ft of descent, with a maximum grade of 10%.

Is the Chicago Half Marathon flat, downhill, or hilly?

The Chicago Half Marathon starts and finishes at roughly the same elevation (net +0 m). With 297 ft of total climbing along the way, it's a fast, flat course.

How hard is the Chicago Half Marathon?

Runner's Math scores the Chicago Half Marathon 34/100 (Moderate) — #10 of 16 half marathons in our library, ranked by modeled time cost. The profile costs about 0:20 versus a flat course for a runner at 4:00-marathon pace.

What's the weather usually like at the Chicago Half Marathon?

Over the past 10 years on this date, median race-morning conditions were 65°F with a 53°F dew point and 12 mph wind. 6 of 10 years were warm enough to slow race pace.