Schedule of Events
Packet Pick-Up
Roosevelt Collection – 150 W. Roosevelt Road, Chicago, IL 60605
12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Packet Pick-Up
Roosevelt Collection – 150 W. Roosevelt Road, Chicago, IL 60605
12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Race Day
5:30 a.m. – Site Open
Gear check opens
Soldier Field, Chicago
6:00 a.m. – Start Corrals Open
7:00 a.m. – 10K Start
7:00 a.m. – Post-Race Tailgate Begins
8:15 a.m. – 5K Start
10:00 a.m. – Beer Last Call
10:30 a.m. – Gear Check Closes
10:30 a.m. – Post-Race Tailgate Ends / Site Closed
* Times subject to change.
Packet Pick-up
- Participants must pick up their packets at Packet Pick-Up during regularly scheduled hours.
- A valid Bib Confirmation e-mail and valid Photo ID is required to pick up a Participant Packet (Bib number, Timing Device, Safety pins, gear check bag, tag & fastener, and T-Shirt).
- Participant Packets and Bags are only available for pick up at Packet Pick-Up. Participants who select and pay the mailing fee at the point of registration will have their Participant Packet mailed. There will be no on-site packet pick-up the day of the event. All packets must be obtained in advance.
- Individuals will be able to pick up Participant Packets on behalf of others, as long as the appropriate Bib Confirmation e-mail and permission is provided by the individual.
- Event attendees who are sick should not attend Packet Pick-Up. This includes Event attendees who: Have a suspected or diagnosed/confirmed case of COVID-19; Are exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19, such as: cough, fever, chills, muscle pain, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, sore throat, or new loss of taste or smell.
- Participants may be subjected to screening prior to attending Packet pick-up including but not limited to questionnaires and other health inquiries as required by state, local or other health authorities.
Start Corrals
- All participants are responsible for knowing the race's start time and check-in method for their event distance.
- Participants shall assemble for the race no less than 15 minutes prior to the race start.
- All participants must enter at the designated entry points.
- All participants must be positioned behind the Official Start line and timing mat prior to the race start.
Post-Race Tailgate
The BTN Big 10K Post-Race Tailgate is held near Soldier Field immediately following the finish of the 10K and 5K events from 7 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The Post-Race Tailgate features music, food and beverages, as well as fun tailgate inspired games like a football toss and corn hole.
* You must be 21 years or older with a valid ID to purchase and/or consume alcoholic beverages at the Post-Race Tailgate.
Parking
Waldron Parking Garage – Standard Parking manages the parking and on-site traffic operations at Soldier Field. Please visit soldierfieldparking.com for more information on race day parking.
Public Transportation
Public transportation is strongly recommended for race day transportation to Soldier Field. Go to metra.com or transitchicago.com to plan your route by train or bus. If you drive, allow sufficient time for traffic congestion and street closures in the area due to the race and other events happening at McCormick Place and around Soldier Field.