As a part of the 39th annual Bank of America Chicago Marathon weekend, over 3,200 runners from all different countries participated in the International 5K Saturday morning. This was the debut of the event, and the course gave runners a tour of Chicago, almost replicating parts of the marathon course.
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- Runners were able to warm up by a fire before the race began
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- The blue fountain in the Richard Daley Plaza was a popular photo-op during the pre-race gathering
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- The race began on Washington street
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- The race began on Washington street
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- International Chicago 5K — 10/8
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- The 5K finish line was right in front of the marathon finish line, so runners could view it twice.
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- International 5K — 10/8
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- The 5K finish line was right in front of the marathon finish line, so runners could view it twice.
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- International Chicago 5K — 10/8
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- It was a perfect fall day for a 5K race
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- It was a perfect fall day for a 5K race
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- It was a perfect fall day for a 5K race
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- International Chicago 5K — 10/8
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- International Chicago 5K — 10/8
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- International Chicago 5K — 10/8
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- International 5K — 10/8
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- All sorts of costumes were sported throughout the day
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- International 5K — 10/8
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- International Chicago 5K — 10/8
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- International Chicago 5K — 10/8
