The Lakefront 10 Miler & 5k, presented by Fleet Feet, is a spring tradition in Chicago. Started in 1978, this is CARA's longest running race and the original race along the lakefront. The 10 mile and 5k courses span along the beautiful Chicago Lakefront, feature a climb up and over Cricket Hill, and track finish.

Schedule​​:

10 Mile & 5K (Both Distances Start Together)
8:50 a.m. - Deadline to report to Start Wave
9:00 a.m. - Start

Awards:

Awards provided to the top three overall individuals in the male, female, and non-binary categories in both the 10 Miler and 5K. Prize money will also be offered in the 10 Mile in male, female and non-binary categories only as follows:

First:​ $500
Second: $350
Third: $150

Recognition awards provided to the top three in men's and women's categories in age-groups:

10 Miler: 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85 & Over
5K: 19 & Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & Over​
Note: Overall award winners will not be awarded in age groups.

Awards Ceremony:

An awards ceremony will be held for overall awards winners (top three).
Age group awards must be picked up from the Results & Awards tent post-race. Awards will not be mailed.

Cost:

10 Mile:

$45 - EARLY MEMBERSHIP PRICE - First 50 CARA Supporter Level Members to register (SOLD OUT)
$55 ($49.50 - MEMBER) - December 2 through December 31
$65 ($58.50 - MEMBER) - January 1 through February 18
$75 ($67.50 - MEMBER) - February 19 through April 1
$85 ($76.50 - MEMBER) - April 2 through April 12

5k:

$40 ($36.00 - MEMBER) - December 2 through December 31
$45 ($40.50 - MEMBER) - January 1 through February 18
$50 ($45.00 - MEMBER) - February 19 through April 12

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