Chicago Half Marathon or Chicago Half Marathon & 5K is an annual half marathon as well as 5000 metres race occurring in September or October on the South Side of Chicago. The race takes place on an a largely out-and-back course along Lake Shore Drive. With 20,000 registrants and 13,537 finishers in 2009, the race bills itself as the fifth largest half marathon in the United States and the 21st largest road race in the country. The race is regarded as one of the premier half marathon events, with Runner's World naming it as one of the top 10 half marathons in the United States. Susan Nicholl is the race director and founder of the event. According to the Chicago Sun-Times, this race is known as The people's race. read more