Global Running Boom Takes Center Stage at Sold-Out Life Time Chicago Half Marathon & 5K
Runners who completed both Chicago Half Marathon Series events this year earned a third medal.
Rhea-AI Summary
Life Time (LTH) hosted its sold-out Chicago Half Marathon & 5K, drawing nearly 10,000 participants to the city's South Side. The 29th annual event included a half marathon, 5K and kids run, with participants from all 50 states and 52 countries.
Nearly 45% of participants were running their first-ever half marathon or 5K, and more than 1,000 ran alongside a family member. Ages ranged from 2 to 88. The course started and finished in Jackson Park and passed through Kenwood and Hyde Park. The race was the second event in this year's Life Time Chicago Half Marathon Series.
Key Figures
- Participants
- Nearly 10,000 participants
- Chicago Half Marathon & 5K
- States represented
- 50 states
- Participant reach
- Countries represented
- 52 countries
- Participant reach
- First-time participants
- Nearly 45%
- Running their first-ever half marathon or 5K
- Participants running with family
- More than 1,000 participants
- Chicago Half Marathon & 5K
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Participants from all 50 states and 52 countries hit the pavement on
By the Numbers
- Nearly 10,000 participants
- 50 states represented
- 52 countries represented
- Nearly
45% running their first-ever half marathon or 5K - 1,000+ participants running alongside a family member
- Ages 2 to 88 represented across the event
- 29th annual event
Owned and produced by Life Time (NYSE: LTH), the 29th annual event drew participants from all 50 states and 52 countries across the half marathon, 5K and kids run. Nearly
For many participants, the race represented more than a finish line. First-time racers lined up alongside longtime runners, families turned the event into a shared experience, and participants traveled from across the
"Running continues to evolve as a sport that people can enter at any age and make their own," said Allison Humbert Wilkinson, Associate Marketing Director at Life Time. "Nearly half of this year's participants were taking on their first-ever half marathon or 5K, while more than 1,000 ran alongside family members. That speaks to the power of a race to be more than a finish line — it can be a starting point for a healthier lifestyle, a shared family tradition and a journey that extends well beyond race day. Through training, nutrition, recovery, fitness and community, Life Time is proud to support people wherever they are in that journey."
The race's signature
Full race results are available here.
Life Time's role in the running community extends well beyond race day. Across Chicagoland, the company operates 16 luxury athletic country clubs where members can train, recover and build healthy habits year-round. A new Life Time destination is set to open in
The Chicago Half Marathon & 5K is the second of two events that make up the Life Time Chicago Half Marathon Series. Runners who completed both events this year earned a third medal to recognize their achievement.
The event is also part of Life Time's portfolio of nearly 30 owned and produced athletic events across the country, including the Miami Marathon, Phoenix Half Marathon & 10K and Leadville Race Series. Together, the events offer opportunities to pursue goals ranging from a first 5K to some of the world's most challenging endurance events.
For more information about Life Time's full portfolio of Athletic Events download the Life Time app or visit www.lifetime.life/athletic-events.
About Life Time®
Life Time (NYSE: LTH) empowers people to live healthy, happy lives through its more than 195 athletic country clubs across the U.S. and Canada, the complimentary and comprehensive Life Time app featuring its L•AI•C™ AI-powered health companion, and more than 30 iconic athletic events. Serving people ages 90 days to 90+ years, the Life Time ecosystem uniquely delivers healthy living, healthy aging, and healthy entertainment experiences, a range of unique healthy way of life programs, highly trusted LTH nutritional supplements and more. Recognized as a Great Place to Work®, the company is committed to upholding an exceptional culture for its nearly 50,000 team members.
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FAQ
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How many people took part in Life Time's Chicago Half Marathon & 5K?
Nearly 10,000 participants took part in the sold-out event. Participants came from all 50 states and 52 countries across the half marathon, 5K and kids run.
What did runners earn for completing both Life Time Chicago Half Marathon Series events?
Runners who completed both events this year earned a third medal. The Chicago Half Marathon & 5K was the second of the two series events.