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:
7:55a – Half Marathon
8:00a – 10K & 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 of our courses follow paved trails that flow through open park spaces, wooded ares, between lakes, and long rivers. The scenery is beautiful and engaging.
- Our courses are mostly flat, with a handful of gentle rollers that 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.
After the START, 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 time and location as the 5k. This is a flat, fast course with plenty of beautiful scenery to enjoy along the way.
After the START, Runners will turn LEFT onto the paved trail (along with 5k runners). Proceed over pedestrian bridge.
Stay STRAIGHT at mile 0.3 and proceed on path between the lakes.
Turn LEFT at mile 0.6
(Note: half marathon runners will be converging from the right here.)
Follow winding path around the lake.
Stay STRAIGHT mile 1.2
(Note: Half marathon runners turn right here.)
Proceed STRAIGHT from pathway to park drive, past the roundabout.
Turn RIGHT at mile 1.5 back onto paved trail.
Turn LEFT shortly after previous turn.
Keep LEFT at mile 1.9
Proceed across MAYNARD at mile 2.2. Proceed STRAIGHT down Veteran’s Memorial Drive, toward cul-de-sac.
Stay STRAIGHT at mile 2.7 and proceed along path along the river.
(Note: 5k turns left here.)
TURNAROUND at mile 4.2
Turn RIGHT at mile 5.8
Keep LEFT immediately after.
Turn RIGHT at mile 5.9 and proceed over wood bridge to FINISH.
Runners will FINISH in the same location as the start line.
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Our half marathon course’s changing scenery makes for a beautiful run. And the terrain is mostly flat, with a handful of rolling hills to keep it interesting.
After the start, runners will turn LEFT onto the paved trail. Proceed over pedestrian bridge.
Turn RIGHT at mile 0.6. Follow paved trail around Lake Leota.
Keep RIGHT at mile 1.4
(Note: 5k/10k will be converging here.)
Turn RIGHT at mile 1.9
(Note: 5k/10k stay straight here)
Turn RIGHT at mile 2.1
Follow paved trail across Riverbend Dr., Butterworth Dr., and out to the south end of Johnson Park.
Turn RIGHT at mile 3.8
TURNAROUND shortly after previous turn, and proceed back to Millennium Park.
Turn LEFT at mile 5.6
Turn RIGHT at mile 5.8
Proceed STRAIGHT from trail to park drive, past roundabout.
Turn RIGHT at mile 6.1, back onto paved trail
Turn LEFT soon after previous turn, proceed around the pond.
Keep LEFT at mile 6.4
Cross MAYNARD at mile 6.7. Proceed straight down Veteran’s Memorial toward the cul-de-sac.
Stay STRAIGHT at mile 7.2
(Note: 5k/10k turn left here)
Turn RIGHT at mile 8.9
Turn LEFT at mile 9.5. Proceed up and around trailhead and head back toward Millennium Park.
Turn RIGHT at mile 10.1
Veer LEFT at Mile 11. Turn LEFT at the bottom of the hill.
Turn LEFT at mile 11.4
Turn RIGHT at mile 11.9, after the wood bridge.
Turn RIGHT at mile 12.6. Keep LEFT immediately after.
Turn RIGHT at mile 12.8
Proceed STRAIGHT over the wood bridge to the FINISH.
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.