Route Details
Join us at Walk and Roll Chicago as we head south from Upper Hutchinson Field to Chicago's Lakefront Trail for the 5K Walk, 5K Timed Run, 10K Skate and 15K Bike. Participants are to choose one route to participate in. Please review all route details for your chosen route, including the start time, map and written instructions shared on this page.
The Start/Finish Line is sponsored by Endeavor Health Cancer Institute. Please make your way to the start line through designated entrance for either the Bike/Skate or the Run/Walk. Signs will be posted at the event site.
Did you see the information about bibs for all participants and Packet Pick Up? Head to this page now.
Email Marlie & Carly at WalkRollChicago@cancer.org if you still have questions.
Schedule
7:30am - Event Site Opens
9:00am - Bike Start
9:05am - Skate Start
9:10am - Run Start
Immediately after Run -
Walk Start
12:00pm - Event Site Closes
*All route start times are subject to change on event day.
Bike & Skate Route Descriptions
15K Bike Details
Bike Start Time: 9:00am
The bike riders go first from the Start/Finish Line and head south on the Lakefront Trail.
Important details to know:
- Please make sure to view the route map. We will have them available at the Start Line if you would like to take one that morning.
- Helmets are required for all bike riders.
- All bike riders need to be lined up in front of the skaters, runners and walkers. There is a designated entrance for the Bike/Skate so please pay attention to the event signage and do not go through the Run/Walk entrance.
- The 15K Bike route goes south from Upper Hutchinson Field heading under the Columbus Underpass & DuSable Lake Shore Drive Underpass and then towards the Shedd Aquarium and Museum Campus.
- The Bike turnaround is just beyond the 43rd Street Bridge. There will be a turnaround sign and a sail banner. Please head back north for the second half of the bike ride.
- Please bring a water bottle or grab a water bottle before you depart the event site. We do not have a Water Stop on the Bike/Skate route.
- If you are lost or hurt on the route, there is a phone number on the day of event map to call.
10K Skate Details
Skate Start Time: 9:05am
The skaters are the second from the Start/Finish Line and head south on the Lakefront Trail.
Important details to know:
- Please make sure to view the route map. We will have them available at the Start Line if you would like to take one that morning.
- Helmets and knee pads are required for all skaters.
- All skaters need to be lined up behind bike riders and in front of runners and walkers. There is a designated entrance for the Bike/Skate so please pay attention to the event signage and do not go through the Run/Walk entrance.
- The 10K Skate route goes south from Upper Hutchinson Field heading under the Columbus Underpass & DuSable Lake Shore Drive Underpass and then towards the Shedd Aquarium and Museum Campus.
- The Skate turnaround is at 33rd Street (the Burnham Skate Park). There will be a turnaround sign and a sail banner. Please head back north for the second half of the skate.
- Please bring a water bottle or grab a water bottle before you depart the event site. We do not have a Water Stop on the Bike/Skate route.
- If you are lost or hurt on the route, there is a phone number on the day of event map to call.
Run & Walk Route Descriptions
5K Timed Run Details
Run Start Time: 9:10am
The runners are the third group from the Start/Finish Line and head north on the Lakefront Trail.
Important details to know:
- Please make sure to view the route map. We will have them available at the Start Line if you would like to take one that morning.
- All runners need to be lined up behind the bike riders and skaters and in front of the walkers. There is a designated entrance for the Run/Walk so please pay attention to the event signage and do not go through the Bike/Skate entrance.
- The 5k Timed Run goes south from Upper Hutchinson Field heading under the Columbus Underpass & DuSable Lake Shore Drive Underpass and then north towards Queen's Landing.
- The Run turnaround is just beyond Monroe Street on the Pedestrian Path. There will be a turnaround sign and a sail banner. Please head back south for the second half of the run.
- The Water Stop sponsored by TransLoop is located at Queen's Landing on the route and is accessible both times you pass it.
- If you are lost or hurt on the route, there is a phone number on the day of event map to call.
5K Walk Details
Walk Start Time: Immediately after the Runners
The walkers are the final group from the Start/Finish Line and head north on the Lakefront Trail.
Important details to know:
- Please make sure to view the route map. We will have them available at the Start Line if you would like to take one that morning.
- All walkers need to be lined up behind the bike riders, skaters and runners. There is a designated entrance for the Run/Walk so please pay attention to the event signage and do not go through the Bike/Skate entrance.
- The 5k Walk goes south from Upper Hutchinson Field heading under the Columbus Underpass & DuSable Lake Shore Drive Underpass and then north towards Queen's Landing.
- The Walk turnaround is just beyond Monroe Street on the Pedestrian Path. There will be a turnaround sign and a sail banner. Please head back south for the second half of the walk.
- The Water Stop sponsored by TransLoop is located at Queen's Landing on the route and is accessible both times you pass it.
- If you are lost or hurt on the route, there is a phone number on the day of event map to call.
