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.
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.