Heatwave Half Marathon - Greater Chicago
Heatwave Half Marathon - Greater Chicago is a running race on August 2, 2026 in Elk Grove Village, IL, with entry fees from $17 to $82.
- Date
- August 2, 2026 (10 days to go)
- Price
- $17–$82
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join us for the Heatwave Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K!
A sun-soaked summer challenge that’s perfect for the whole family.
The fun includes –
- Great Swag – designer shirt & custom medal
- Chip-timing with live results and awards
- Free photos
- FREE ice cream at the finish to help you cool off
- Plenty of hot fun in the summer sun!
Grab your friends and family—you won’t want to miss this one!
Can’t make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag!
Youth-based pricing is available: ages 12 & under are only $17!
Half Marathon/10K/5K registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
Kid’s Dash is a fun, untimed dash for ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specially crafted medal for our youngest runners! (If your child wants to run the kid’s dash without swag, they’re welcome to run free on race day!)
Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
84°
Typical Low
66°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Chicago Ohare Intl Ap, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Elk Grove Village, IL
Population
32,132
as of 2023
City Elevation
689 ft
Nearest Airport
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport · 4 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Heatwave Half Marathon - Greater Chicago, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
10
Days to train
- Race
- Heatwave Half Marathon - Greater Chicago
- Date
- August 2, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Make it a Racecation
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Heatwave Half Marathon - Greater Chicago
Aug 2, 2026