North Shore Classic

Road Running covering 5 km to 21.1 km in Chicago (Illinois, United States)

Location

Chicago, Illinois, United StatesShow on map(42.1168° N, 87.7330° W)

Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA

Elevation gainUp to +95 m

North Shore Classic is an endurance sporting event in Chicago, Illinois, US focused on Road Running. Key features include City Run, Public Park, Capitals & Major Cities.

The race program comprises 2 competitions, including Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), and 5 Km (5 km, +22 m D+). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (northshoreclassic.com).

Official website

North Shore Classic in Chicago (Work: "Front of the race on Hope Street", Photo: DS Pugh, License: CC BY-SA 2.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons) — "Front of the race on Hope Street" · Photo: **DS Pugh** · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 2.0
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Event characteristics

City Run Public Park Capitals & Major Cities

Races & distances (2)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
Half Marathon	Road Running	21.1 km	+95 m	213 m - 253 m	Loop course	Route & profile
5 Km	Road Running	5 km	+22 m	216 m - 225 m	Loop course	Route & profile

Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance

21.1 km

Elevation gain

+95 m D+

Elevation loss

-95 m D-

Altitude range

213 m - 253 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

0.9 % / 1.6 %

Course format

Loop course

21.1 km+95 m D+Peak 253 m

Start (S)Finish (F)DownhillFlatClimbSteep

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 213 m to 253 m above sea level (+95 m D+, -95 m D-)

Peak: 253 m·at 10.7 km·Ø 0.9 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does North Shore Classic take place?

North Shore Classic takes place in Chicago, Illinois, US (start area at coordinates 42.1168° N, 87.733° W). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at North Shore Classic?

The race program comprises 2 competitions, including Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), and 5 Km (5 km, +22 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for North Shore Classic?

The main competition (Half Marathon over 21.1 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +95 m of elevation gain and -95 m of elevation loss, ranging between 213 m and 253 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for North Shore Classic?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (northshoreclassic.com).