Race to Cure Sarcoma Chicago
Updated
Saturday, September 25, 2027, first start 8:30 AM, in Chicago (2601 N. Cannon Drive). Distances: 1 mile, 5K. Entry from $10 to $35; the 5K goes from $35 to $45 after September 20.
Course and race notes
The Race to Cure Sarcoma (RTCS) Chicago brings together hundreds of members of the community who have been impacted by this disease.
Each year, the Sarcoma Foundation of America raises awareness and funds for much-needed research, through RTCS events across the country. JOIN US for our annual event in Chicago!
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, September 25
2027 · in 322 days
Start time
8:30 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
1 mile5K
Price
$10 to $35
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Mon Sep 20 (in 317 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sat Sep 25 (in 322 days)
Opened Oct 8, 2026
Race day in Chicago
Weather
70° / 56°F
Typical high and low for September 25.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Chicago Northerly Is, IL (5.2 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
6:39 AM – 6:44 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
- Diversey Harbor South · paid0.2 mi
- SP Plus · paid0.2 mi
- Zoo East Lot · paid0.3 mi
20 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi.
Places to eat
- North Pond restaurant0.1 mi
- The Lakefront Restaurant restaurant0.3 mi
- House of Wings restaurant0.3 mi
- Basil Leaf restaurant0.3 mi
68 places to eat within 0.6 mi.
Nearest public restroom: under 0.1 mi from the start.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Sep 24
Where to stay
3 within 1 mi (about a 20-min walk)106 within 3 mi165 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: The Willows
About 11 min walk0.6 mi from the start
Hotel · Wyndham
Hotel 2 of 5: Hotel Versey
About 12 min walk0.6 mi from the start
Hotel · JdV by Hyatt
Hotel 3 of 5: Hotel Lincoln
About 19 min walk0.9 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: City Suites Hotel
About 24 min walk1.2 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: Best Western Plus Hawthorne Terrace
About 24 min walk1.2 mi from the start
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