Crystal Lake Half Marathon

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Sooooo... We need you to be responsible for your health and well being. Please read the COVID-19 Athlete Responsibility Yes, we need you to follow this - NO JOKING!!

Here's our plan Our first priority with the race is be keep ALL runners, volunteers, course marshals, Police, and spectators safe. Here's our plan based on the CDC guidelines and Restore Illinois.

Here's the course map.

The first corral will depart at 7:00 a.m. with the course closing at 11:00 a.m.

The start line is located at Main Beach 300 Lakeshore Drive in Crystal Lake. You will have access to restrooms, inside and outside areas for stretching, chillaxing, and talking over race strategy with your pals. We will provide gear check on site and will transport your gear back to the finish line.

The Finish line is located along Grant Street in the area of The Cottage Restaurant (6 Crystal Lake Avenue). If you parked at the Metra Lot #2 (70 East Woodstock Avenue & Grant St.), your car will be just located 2 blocks from the finish line. There will be no transportation back to the start line from our buses once you've crossed the finish line.

Every person walking into Main Beach gate will be required to have a face covering and their temperature will be checked. Anyone over 100.4 will not be allowed into the gated area and not allowed to participate in the race.

Parking is available in the Metra #2 Parking lot located at 70 East Woodstock Avenue & Grant Street) Buses will transport you to Main Beach where the start staging area is. This will provide you will access to your car, perhaps dry clothes, a recovery drink, and extra cash for a cold beverage AFTER the race. We highly recommend taking advantage of the bus transportation. OR... you can do a warm up run of 1.59 miles to the start of the race. Drop off is also allowed but there will be limited parking at Main Beach.

All bus riders will be required to wear face covering and will have a temperature check prior to entering the bus. Any person with a temperature of 100.4 or higher will not be allowed on the bus. This will hold true for anyone driving to the start and entering the Main Beach Gate.

Water is located on the course every 1.5 miles. Please plan accordingly.

Miles: Start Staging area 1.5, 3, 4.5, 6, 7.5, 9, 10.5, 12 Finish Line

Drinks will be spread out on the water stations. They will be self served. Please plan accordingly.

Every finisher will receive a custom Crystal Lake Half Marathon medal.

The overall male and female winners will be awarded.

Due to the limited post race gathering - we will not be awarding age group winners. Please see the link for results post race.

Post event refreshments, food, and beverages will be as pick up and go. A rest and photo opportunity area will be after the finish line. Gathering time will be limited.