Course Information
Some important notes for our 2023 Race:
- We will be following all KCHD guidelines for in-person races. At this point there are no restrictions or special guidelines. Our protocol is subject to change as guidelines change. We are committed to the health, safety, and respect of all of our athletes.
- Races will have on-course support will water and Gatorade at all aid-stations. Cups will be set out on tables, but will be self-serve for runners.
- Hydration will be served in open cups (all volunteers will use rubber gloves when handling cups). If you have health concerns with open cups, please plan to bring your own hydration.
- All roads will be closed to thru traffic.
- The course will be well marked with chalk and signage. However, all athletes are responsible to know your course beforehand.
- All three races will use the same common start/finish located near the pavilion in the Millennium Park Meadows (on the east side of Maynard Ave… opposite side from previous years).
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Each event will have a mass start. Current race times are as follows:
7:30a – Half Marathon
8:00a – 10K
8:10a – 5K - Refreshments will be available after the race.
- On site awards will be presented in the pavilion, near the finish line, starting approximately at 10:00a. Time subject to change, pending the availability of full results.
- All courses are flat and fast with only a couple of very small, gentle hills to keep it interesting.
5k
10k
Half Marathon
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Our 5k course is a flat, looped course that will start in the parking lot in front of the Pavilion in the beautiful Millennium Park Meadows.
Runners will turn LEFT onto the paved trail and a small incline around mile 0.2 will get your blood flowing, but won’t ruin your legs for the rest of the race.
This course will continue on the paved trail as it winds through park and around the lake.
Runners and walkers will cross Maynard Ave at mile 2.5. Police will be on hand stopping traffic to give runners the right-of-way, however, athletes should be alert and exercise caution when crossing the road. Continue STRAIGHT down the trial. Do not follow the roadway.
Runners will FINISH in the same location as the start line.
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Our 10k starts at the same location as the 5k.
Runners will turn RIGHT onto the paved trail (5k turns left here).
Turn RIGHT at mile 0.3 on the land bridge between the ponds.
Turn LEFT at mile 0.8.
Follow path along the river until turnaround.
TURNAROUND at mile 1.7.
Return along same route, until mile 3.1
At Mile 3.1, keep STRAIGHT up a slight incline, over the pedestrian bridge. (Note: this is where you initially turned right at the start of the race.)
From this point, follow the 5k course around the recrational area to the FINISH.
Runners will FINISH in the same location as the start line.
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Our ½ marathon course will follow the same route as the 10k until the 10k turnaround at mile 1.8 (see above).
Stay STRAIGHT at mile 1.8 (10k turnaround point).
Turn RIGHT at mile 2.3
TURNAROUND at mile 3 near the Millennium Trails public restrooms.
Follow the same route back to mile 3.6
Turn RIGHT at mile 3.6
Veer LEFT at mile 3.75, follow gravel path back to main trail at mile 4.5.
Turn RIGHT at mile 4.5 at the end of the wood bridge.
Follow the same route back to mile 5.9
Stay STRAIGHT at mile 5.9. Proceed over pedestrian bridge.
Turn RIGHT at mile 6.1. Note: 5k and 10k stay straight here.
Follow paved trail around Lake Leota and the Millennium Park lake.
Turn RIGHT at mile 7.7, follow gravel road up to main path.
Turn LEFT on paved trail at mile 8.2.
Follow trail until Turnaround. Police will be present for Butterworth crossing.
TURNAROUND at mile 9.5.
Follow same route back to mile 11.2
Turn RIGHT at mile 11.2 and follow paved trail through the park. Follow signs for half marathon.
Cross Maynard at mile 12.4, follow trail (not road) and proceed to FINISH.
As with all of our courses, this one will be beautiful, flat, and fast!
Rivertown Kids Fun Run (Friday night – 1 mile)
Start/Finish behind the Meadows Pavilion
Volunteers will be at every turn point to direct the kids.
Parents are welcomed to run with their kids.
Kids will be visible 90% of the time from the start/finish line.