This year's Get Lucky 7k was held on Saturday, March 14 at Soldier Field. Parking was available for $20 at Waldron Deck. The half started at 9 and the 7k at 9:30.

Packet pickup was on Friday, March 13 in the South Lot of Soldier Field.

PROS:
+ Nice SWAG - hooded full zip sweatshirt + medal.
+ Fun Distance - 7k.
+ Great views on the lakefront path.
+ Get Luck 7k has a 2-hour time limit which equals approximately a 30-minute/mile pace. The Half Marathon (a.k.a. Triple 7K or 21K) has a 3 1/2-hour time limit.
+ Friend or family member could pick up packet for you (needed your bib number and a copy of your photo ID).
+ Beautiful weather this year, but they had heated tents for runners in case of nasty weather (which it had been the past 2 years).
+ 2 Aid Stations with water & powerade.
+ DJ at the start/finish.
+ Get Lucky background for photo ops.
+ I didn't utilize, but there was gear check.
+ Easily accessible - either by driving or public transit, it's easy to get to.
+ Post-race goodies - Bottle of Water, Banana, and a clear bag filled with 2 mini Lara Bars, 2 bags of Lara Granola, and a bag of potato chips.
+ Runners having fun - dress in costumes & festive outfits.

CONS:
- There are no waves, so the path can be a bit congested at times, especially when runners or walkers go more than 2 wide.
- Packet Pickup is only on one day. If you wanted race day pickup, you had to pay a convenience fee of $30. Same went for mailing ($30) - - quite expensive if you can't make it on packet pickup day or don't have a friend/family member to pick up your packet.
- I don't feel like they give ample time regarding giving out information about packet pick up or race day logistics - - packet pickup location changed maybe a week prior to race