2023 Komen Chicago Race for the Cure
Saturday, October 28, 2023
7:00 a.m. | Stadium Green and Site Opens
8:30 a.m. | Opening Ceremonies
Stadium Green, Soldier Field
$305,279.50
Chicago
IL
Do I get a t-shirt?
All registered participants will receive an event t-shirt. The shirts for survivors and those living with metastatic breast cancer will be in special colors to recognize their role in our event.
Register early to receive your shirt before event day!
How will I get my t-shirt?
We are now mailing all shirts for all participants.
In order to receive your shirt in time for Race day, you must register by Sunday, October 1, 2023 at 11:59pm Central. Participants who register after Sunday, October 1, 2023 will receive your shirt(s) by mail after the event.
*Shirts are being mailed via USPS. As with any shipping provider, delays may occur.
Please note: there will be no t-shirts available for pick up either pre-event or on event day. Thank you for your commitment to Susan G. Komen and our efforts to simplify our t-shirt process.
Why are all t-shirts being mailed this year?
Mailing all shirts guarantees you will get the size you requested. Additionally, the new program will cut down on waste and will allow for cost savings, ensuring more of your fundraising dollars are directed to Komen’s lifesaving mission.
Power of ONE Week
October 23–27 | ONE final week, and ONE final push to make a HUGE impact in the fight against breast cancer. Together, let's see what a difference ONE week can make.
Don't forget to post photos of your daily celebrations to our Facebook Group or social media and use #PowerOfONEWeek so they’ll be displayed on our ONE Community Photo Wall!
Complete the ONE Mission Journey. Then share one new thing you learned on social with a link to your fundraising page.
Share a photo of your reason for racing via text, email or social media and ask your audience to support you with a donation. Then get ready for this weekend and download your In Celebration / In Memory back sign now.
A great activity for teams, family and friends, because this day is all about community! Here's an idea: Host a dinner party or virtual cocktail hour and ask guests to make a donation in lieu of hostess/host gift. We even have some ONE pot recipes (or share your own!) and Komen Conversation Cards to kick-start your plans.
It's time to celebrate and thank your donors for their support! Use the tools in the Race app and your Fundraising Center to send text and email Thank You's.
It's time to pink out! Let's see those tutus, boas, vintage Walk tees, accessories and more. Share a selfie in our Facebook Group and then post to social media using #powerofONEweek #RacefortheCURE #ONEkomen.
FUN FUNDRAISING IDEA: Use your outfit to create a "Dare to Wear" fundraising challenge. Tell your followers you'll add another pink item to your Race day outfit for every $20 you raise on Friday.
Race for the Cure® Event Day Schedule
Race Bibs & Timing ChipsIf you are registered to run and would like to be timed, please stop by the registration tent to pick up your chipped running bib. If you are registered to walk, no other check-in is required. If you have a donation to drop-off, please also stop by the registration tent.
7:00 a.m. | Check-in and on-site registration opens
Be sure to sign in and pick up your commemorative Komen Wrap for the Opening Ceremony.
7:00 a.m. | Event site opens
Explore our four pillar tents, visit the “We Remember” tent, meet our valued sponsors and more.
8:15 a.m. | Survivors and those living with Metastatic Breast Cancer meet at Hope Village
Don’t miss your opportunity to be in our group photo and get ready for Opening Ceremony.
8:30 a.m. | Opening Ceremony
All survivors and those living with metastatic breast cancer, please line up to prepare to walk, united, into our Opening Ceremony where you will be recognized. A group photo will be taken at the conclusion of the program in front of the main stage.
9:00 a.m. | Runners Step Off
9:15 a.m. | Walkers Step Off
10:00 am - 12:00 pm | Post-Race Celebration
Enjoy music, snacks and activities and entertainment as we celebrate your success.
Participate Virtually All Day Long | Race where you are
Can’t join us Race morning? Hop on the treadmill, take to your neighborhood sidewalks or the paths of your favorite local park or trail wherever you’re able to gather with friends, family, and team members near you.
Timing Chips
All times associated with bib numbers will be posted here: https://results.raceroster.com/v2/en-US/results/6ah3xhtss53ynj73/results
Event Day Tools
- Back Sign - Get ready for this weekend by printing and filling in your In Celebration / In Memory back sign now.
- ONE Community Photo Wall - Share your event day photos on social with #ONEKomen and #RacefortheCURE to add your photos to the wall!
This event is a celebration of the strength and resilience of survivors and all people living with metastatic breast cancer. We honor these members of our community at:
Hope Village Celebration | October 28 | 7:00 a.m.
Join us in Hope Village for a complimentary breakfast, to meet other survivors and those living with MBC, and to pick up your gift bag.
Pathway of Hope/Survivor Parade | October 28 | 8:15 a.m.
All survivors and those living with metastatic breast cancer, please line up to prepare to walk, united, into our Opening Ceremony where you will be recognized. A group photo will be taken at the conclusion of the program in front of the main stage.
Your Event T-shirt
All registered breast cancer survivors and those living with metastatic breast cancer will receive a special event shirt to recognize your special place in our event. To guarantee your shirt arrives in time for you to wear it on event morning, you must register by Sunday, October 1, 2023 at 11:59pm Central. Please note: there will be no t-shirts available for pick up either pre-event or on event day. Thank you for your commitment to Susan G. Komen and our efforts to simplify our t-shirt process.
Susan G. Komen's work would not be possible without our fundraisers. It is our honor to recognize those fundraisers who go above and beyond with their efforts and their support — our top Individuals and Top Teams.
Top Fundraisers — Individuals who raise $1000+ and Teams who raise $2500+
On event morning, follow the Top Fundraiser signs to the area reserved just for you! Here you’ll receive a gift bag and we invite you to pop in and enjoy complimentary breakfast and beverages.
How long is the Race?
The 2023 Komen Chicago Race for the Cure is a certified timed course that is approximately 3.1 miles or 5k in length. There is also a 1.5 mile option.
Getting to the Event and Parking
Parking is $25 per car at the Waldron Parking Deck at 458 E 18th Dr, Chicago, IL 60605. Public transportation is also available to Soldier Field via bus and the ‘L’ Train.See the below map for parking and site set up details.
Are strollers allowed at the event?
Yes! We encourage participants of all ages to join us on event day!
Can I bring my dog(s) to the event?
Yes! Dogs are allowed to join us on the course and in the event area. Please keep your pet(s) leashed at all times for the safety of your pet and other event participants.
For people with cancer or those with compromised immune systems, the CDC and NCCN (National Comprehensive Cancer Network) still recommends wearing a mask, social distancing, washing your hands, avoiding crowds, and other preventive measures.
On Saturday, October 28, 2023, we will race for the people who can't: For those too weakened by treatment to join. For those who are suffering. For those we have lost. Together we will fight back against breast cancer.