Rock n' Roll Half Marathon coming to Chicago

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The 2015 Humana Rock n' Roll Chicago Half Marathon is coming on the weekend July 17-19.

The festival kicks off on Friday with the running expo at McCormick Place, followed by two days of races in Grant Park: a 5k race on Saturday, and a 10k and half marathon on Sunday. Bands play and there is entertainment for runners at each mile marker. The race benefits St. Jude and The V Foundation. Before runners hit the starting line, Operation Manager with the Rock n' Roll Chicago Half Marathon, Beth Salinger, met with ABC 7 to discuss this year's race.

2015 Humana Rock n' Roll Chicago Half Marathon and Running Festival Weekend

Date: July 17-19

Hours: Sat 8 a.m. 5K start, Sun 6:30 a.m. 10K and half marathon start

Address: Grant Park, Columbus, Monroe St.

Admission/Ticket Prices: $45 for 5K, $50 for 10K, $100 for half marathon; donation benefits St. Jude and The V Foundation

Deadline to register: July 18th at expo (McCormick Place)