CHICAGO — Outside Soldier Field Saturday, the race was on in the 15th-annual F3 Lake Half-Marathon and 5K.
“[It’s] Chicago’s original winter half-marathon,” said Zach Edmondson of F3 Events.
Former WGN digital sports host Larry Hawley was one of the 2,500-plus runners taking to the winter course this year, even though temperatures were giving more early spring vibes.
“I think two years ago it was 14 degrees and last year was 22 and snow [so], today was perfect,” Hawley said. “It was a good day for me and a good day for other people … A good way to kick off the 2024 Chicago outdoor run season.”
The F3 Lake Half-Marathon is the inaugural competitive run of the year, with runners turning out to compete from 31 different states and four countries.
“We have people who are getting ready for Boston … Boston qualifiers,” Edmondson said. “Competitive marathoners and then we also have resolution runners, people who came off the holidays and decided we’re going to do it this year.”
For more information on F3 events and other races taking place in the Chicago area, visit their website.
Sean Lewis
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