Chicago Lakefront Ultras

Chicago Lakefront Ultras Grassroots Ultra Marathon that winds along the Chicago Lakefront path, with views of Chicago’s skyline.

The Chicago Lakefront Ultras is a grassroots ultra offering both a 50K and 50 mile distance. The race takes place on Chicago’s beautiful Lakefront Path and is one of the flattest ultra marathons around.

03/30/2026

Congratulations to all our finishers yesterday, amazing performances from first time ultra achievers and experienced runners alike! We have a new race record holder in the 50k, Jeremy Arthur (NY), with a blazing fast time of 2:54:07!!!

Thanks so much to our fantastic volunteers who make this event possible!

Full results posted at runrace.net/clu. Fall race to be held on 10/31, registration now open. 🏃‍♀️🏃

📣 Registration for Saturday's Chicago Lakefront Ultras and Half Marathon will close on Thursday, 3/26 at 5:00! 🏃‍♀️🏃http...
03/23/2026

📣 Registration for Saturday's Chicago Lakefront Ultras and Half Marathon will close on Thursday, 3/26 at 5:00! 🏃‍♀️🏃

https://runrace.net/clu

📣 Price increase for our 3/28 race tonight at midnight! Register for the Half Marathon, 50k, or 20 mile buildup run at r...
02/01/2026

📣 Price increase for our 3/28 race tonight at midnight! Register for the Half Marathon, 50k, or 20 mile buildup run at runrace.net/clu 🏃‍♀️🏃

12/31/2025

📣 Price increase at midnight January 1st! Make it your new year's resolution to run with us on 3/28 🏃🏃‍♀️!

Congratulations to all our finishers yesterday on a gorgeous day for a run!! Full race results at runrace.net/clu.Overal...
11/03/2025

Congratulations to all our finishers yesterday on a gorgeous day for a run!! Full race results at runrace.net/clu.

Overall winners 🏆:

50 Mile
Nolan McKenna. 5:16:28
Rachel Burke. 7:17:41

50k
Brian Robinson. 3:38:10
Marina Dragatsis. 4:16:37

Reminder that the Spring race is March 28th, registration is open!

Race Day!!
11/01/2025

Race Day!!

Reminder that registration closes tomorrow at 4:00 for our race this Saturday! Join us to run a Half Marathon, 50k, or 2...
03/26/2025

Reminder that registration closes tomorrow at 4:00 for our race this Saturday! Join us to run a Half Marathon, 50k, or 20 mile build up run 🏃‍♀️🏃!

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Chicago, IL
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