Hidden Gem Half Marathon
September 6, 2025
Flossmoor
Road
100-500
Fast & Flat
Small Town
High: 69°
/ Low: 50°
Overview
Explore all six neighborhoods of this culturally rich Chicago suburb during the Hidden Gem Half Marathon.
This road race, which makes for a great tune-up for the Chicago Marathon in October, is as idyllic as the name implies.
Course Description
Runners can expect an exciting tour throughout Flossmoor as they wind their way from the start at Infant Jesus of Prague School to the finish line in downtown Flossmoor.
The Chicago Area Runners Association (CARA) has recognized the Hidden Gem Half as among “Chicagoland’s most well-organized and well-appreciated races” and named it a CARA Runners’ Choice Circuit Race.
For local runners, Flossmoor is served by a METRA train station running to and from Chicago. For those driving in for the race, free parking is available at a number of locations near the start, including the Infant Jesus of Prague School where the half marathon begins.
