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Highland Park Strong Race Details
Half Marathon
START TIME: 7:30 a.m.
START LOCATION: St Johns and Central Ave
FINISH LOCATION: St Johns and Elm Place
Take to the streets of the beautiful Highland Park neighborhood for what is one of the best half marathons in Chicago. Start in town and make your way past historic sites like Fort Sheridan, a former Army post from the 1800s. Then, you’ll make your way to scenic views over Lake Michigan before heading back to downtown Highland Park for the post-race festivities. All roads are closed to traffic and the course is USATF-certified.
*Corrals will close at 7:20 a.m.
5K
START TIME: 7:00 a.m.
START LOCATION: St Johns and Central Ave
FINISH LOCATION: St Johns and Elm Place
Our fast 5K course is a great way to get in some miles, accomplish your first race, and everything in between. You’ll take a quick loop around the neighborhood before finishing at the post-race party where we’ll have food, refreshments, and more waiting for you.
*Corrals will close at 6:50 a.m. for the pre-race start ceremony
1 Mile Run/Walk
START TIME: 7:45 a.m.
More information on our NEW 1 Mile Run/Walk coming soon!
Packet Pick-up
Date: Friday, June 2, 2023
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Location: Fleet Feet Deerfield
800 Waukegan Rd
Deerfield, IL 60015
*New This Year*
Date:Saturday, June 3, 2023
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Location: Wayfarer Theater
1850 2nd St.
Highland Park, IL 60035
Parking Information
Parking will be available at the surrounding Metra Lots and in Downtown Highland Park around the start/finish area.
– Central Ave between Green Bay Road and St. Johns will close at 6:00 AM
– Elm Place between Green Bay Road and St. Johns will close at 6:30AM
Please DO NOT park in private lots, and avoid parking between St. Johns on the West, Elm Place on the North, Linden on the East and Central on the South.
Results and Photos
The Highland Park Strong Half Marathon and 5K are officially timed events, the 1 Mile Run/Walk will not be timed. Results for the Half Marathon and 5K will be posted online after the race. Use the link below to access your time. We’ll capture you in high-resolution shots, and track those shots using your unique bib number. After the race, registrants will be emailed free pictures of themselves at the race. You can also use the link below to access your free photos.
Post Race Picnic
Celebrate with your community Highland Park style! Once you cross the finish line, show off your finisher’s medal at the brand new Post-Race Picnic!
Start off summer with family, friends, and neighbors (be sure to say hello!) while you enjoy delicious food from Vienna Beef Hotdogs, beverages from Athletic Brewing and Waterloo, treats from Deerfield Bakery, Matt’s Cookies and Campfire Marshmallows and many more!
Enjoy the Post Race Recovery Zone as well as other activities from our event partners, Bubbles Academy, Foss Swim School and Orange Theory Fitness. And, chalk art from Moms Demand Action.
