Naperville Women’s Half Marathon & 5K

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Date

Apr 19, 2026

Starting Time

7:00 AM

Course

Road

Fees

$35 - $85

Location

Naperville

Participants

500-1000

Terrain

Some Hills

Environment

Urban

Temperature
High: 62°
/ Low: 40°
Overview

Welcome to the USATF Certified Annual Naperville Women’s Half Marathon and 5k, hosted in beautiful Naperville, IL. Scenic Views. Taking runners throughout the scenic downtown region of Naperville, and in and out of some of the most prestigious neighborhoods the city has to offer, the Naperville Women’s Half Marathon course is amongst the most scenic in the state. This western suburb of Chicago boasts incredible natural landscapes paired with an abundance of historic landmarks. From museums to vast river networks, Naperville is an incredible host for an incredible running event.

Course Description

The race begins near the Naperville city center along Eagle Street, alongside the campus of Naperville Central High School and across the street from Naperville Cemetery and Sportsman Park. From there, the course heads west and then north, over the DuPage River and running alongside Naperville North High School before heading south again.

The final half of the half marathon unfolds through residential neighborhoods and past Pioneer Park, before heading around the Naper Settlement, an outdoor history museum whose most notable structure is probably the 12-room Martin Mitchell Mansion, which dates back to 1883.

Runners cross the finish line back in front of the lake along Eagle Street, and then make their way to the post-race party. The average finishing time for the half marathon in 2013 was 2:15:54, while the average finish time for the full marathon was 4:23:59.

There is a strict 3 hour time limit for the half marathon, so all runners should enter the race ready to finish within the time limit.

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