Join us for the 2025 BTN Big 10K on Saturday, July 12 along Chicago’s lakefront! Test your fitness, enjoy a one-of-a-kind race experience, and represent your favorite Big Ten school all while giving back to some great charities!

The day’s activities will include a 10K race, a 5K race/walk and a Post-Race Tailgate featuring music, food and beverages.

Registered participants will receive a school-specific race shirt, event bib number and finisher medal.

A virtual race will be held from Saturday, July 12 to Saturday, July 19.

Race registration opens March 4th, with fees starting at $50 for the 10K race, $40 for the 5K race/walk and $40 for the virtual race. Sign-up today as fees will increase closer to race date.

Tuesday, March 4th

BTN Big 10K Registration Opens

Thursday, March 20

Race fee increase

Thursday, April 10

Race fee increase

Thursday, June 12

Race fee increase

Thursday, July 10

Packet Pick-up – Roosevelt Collection – 150 W. Roosevelt Road, Chicago 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Friday, July 11

Packet Pick-up – Roosevelt Collection – 150 W. Roosevelt Road, Chicago 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, July 12

Race Day!

10K Race – 7AM

5K Race/Walk – 8:15AM