ATHLETE GUIDE September 21 - 23, 2018 - Chicago Half Marathon
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ATHLETE GUIDE September 21 - 23, 2018
TABLE OF CONTENTS
WELCOME 2
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 5
EXPO INFORMATION 6
EXHIBITOR LIST 9
EXPO MAP 10
RACE DAY LOGISTICS 11
VIP PROGRAM 13
GENERAL RACE INFORMATION 14
COURSE MAPS 18
COURSE DETAILS 21
FINISH FESTIVAL 22
FAQS 25
CHICAGOLAND HALF MARATHON SERIES 27
USATF ILLINOIS ASSOC. CHAMPIONSHIP
MEDIA CONTACT
Those requesting official
statements, media-related access
to the venues or have general
event related questions, please
contact:
Cindy Hamilton, PR Liaison,
cindy@kickstandcomms.com.
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Welcome to the 22nd Annual Chicago Half Marathon
weekend!
We have an incredible event in store for you as we welcome nearly 12,000
runners from 49 states and 47 countries to the greatest sports city on Earth!
To ensure your experience is top notch, please take a few minutes to read
through the information within this Athlete Guide.
We are proud to offer you one of the flattest and most scenic road races around.
The Chicago Half Marathon Course starts and finishes within Jackson Park, a
historic, 500 acre parkland located seven miles south of the downtown Loop.
125 years ago, this very unique venue once hosted one of the world’s most
heavily-attended events. In 1893, the Columbian Exposition welcomed more
than 27 million attendees over six months. Today, only two structures remain as
symbols of the historic event: the original Fine Arts Palace and a replica of the
Statue of the Republic (at left). Both are Chicago icons, and both play integral
parts of our Start and Finish line respectively. Just wait until you see the Finisher
Medals!
We want to extend a very special Thank You to the City of Chicago, especially
Alderman Leslie Hairston of the 5th Ward. More so, we extend heartfelt
appreciation to more than 1,000 resident volunteers who will be out there to
support your efforts and to celebrate your dedication. This race would not be
possible without them. Please take a moment to thank them throughout the
weekend.
You all deserve tremendous credit for everything that has led up to this day.
Remember to enjoy the moment and take it all in. It is an honor to have you at
our race, and hope you all have a successful and safe weekend.
Cheers to an amazing weekend,
Your local Chicago Half Marathon Staff:
Julie Coleman | Race Director Dan Lakin | Sr. Brand Marketing Manager - Run
Yasamin Sabeti | Athlete Services Manager “Hootie” Hutmacher | Sr. Brand Marketing Manager - Tri
Gloria Aguilera | Event Operations Support David Rosenbrock | Marketing - Charity/Team Coordinator
Steve Bingham | Site Operations Justin Dela Cruz | Marketing - Corp Team/Run Crew Coordinator
Jennifer Nelson | Volunteer Coordinator Maxwell Kuzara | Athlete Services/Marketing - Elite Coordinator
Carli Smolen | Expo Manager Mackenzie Neel | Partnership Activation
Jim Furuya | Expo Operations Larry Brittan | Director, Sponsor & Partnership Marketing
Nikki Kim | VIP Coordinator Tim Brazel | Director Corporate Partnership Marketing
Quinn Cooper | Athlete Services Matt Rapaport | Director Partnership Marketing
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
The Chicago Half Marathon & 5K presented by MY FIT KEY is a
signature event produced by Life Time.
Presenting Sponsor
Corporate Sponsors
®
FREE RACE PHOTOS
FREE race photos provided by
Athlinks.
Photos will appear alongside
your results found within
the Athlinks App or at
ChicagoHalfMarathon.com
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OFFICIAL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21
12:00 p.m. Healthy Way of Life Expo | Packet Pick Up
Roosevelt Collection - 150 W. Roosevelt Road.
(See Expo Schedule for shake out run and other activities)
7:00 p.m. Healthy Way of Life Expo Closes
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
ATHLETE TRACKING 10:00 a.m. Healthy Way of Life Expo | Packet Pick Up
Roosevelt Collection - 150 W. Roosevelt Road
Make race day better with the
free Athlinks App
5:00 p.m. Healthy Way of Life Expo Closes
Keep up to date with SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23
all the latest info on the
offi cial event feed.
4:45 a.m. Shuttles begin to depart from Millennium Park
Track athletes on course and the Belmont “L” Station
with animated maps
5:00 a.m. Gear Check & Will Call open
Follow your favorite
athletes to easily track 5:00 a.m. Last shuttles depart from Millennium Park and the
them on race day. Belmont (Brown/Red Lin) “L” Station
Share your personalized 6:00 a.m. Lake Shore Drive closes (between 31st and 67th Streets)
fi nisher certifi cate from
the App to your social
6:45 a.m. Half Marathon corrals close
media!
6:45 a.m. Wheelchair/AWD Start (Half Marathon)
Download the Athlinks app:
7:00 a.m. Chicago Half Marathon Start
Available in the App Store and
Google Play. 7:35 a.m. Wheelchair/AWD Start (5K)
*For instruction and to
dowload click HERE. 7:45 a.m. Life Time 5K Start
8:00 a.m. Finish Festival begins at Jackson Park
8:45 a.m. Awards Ceremony
9:30 a.m. Shuttle begin return trips to Jackson Park to Millennium
Park & Belmont “L” Station
11:30 a.m. Finish Line Closes
12:00 p.m. Finish Festival and Gear Check Close
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HEALTHY WAY OF LIFE EXPO
EXPO PARKING Location
Parking at the Healthy Way of Healthy Way of Life Expo
Life Expo is available within the
Roosevelt Collection parking
Roosevelt Collection
garage. 150 W. Roosevelt Road
Chicago, Illinois
Parking on Level P2 and P3 is
free for the first 2 hours with
Friday, September 21 12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
validation from Fleet Feet Sports
- South Loop. Saturday, September 22 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Packet Pick Up
All participants must pick up their race bib during one of the Packet Pick Up
times above, unless they purchased the Race Day Will Call option for $30.
IMPORTANT`
Participants must bring a photo ID to the pick-up location to retrieve their race
Participants must complete the bib. Participants may pick up on behalf of others by presenting a copy of the
medical information on the back
of the bib - which must be worn
participant’s photo ID and/or confirmation email.
at all times furing the event on
front of the torso NOTE: There is NO Race Day Packet Pick Up. Please plan accordingly.
During Packet Pick Up, participants receive a race bib with timing chip attached,
race shirt, safety pins and a clear plastic Gear Check bag. All participants must
fill-in the emergency medical information on the back of the bib prior to Race Day.
The clear plastic bag is required for those who plan to utilize Gear Check at the
venue.
Participants will receive the shirt size they selected during registration. Those
who wish to exchange shirt sizes may do so at the Results Tent on Race Day,
subject to available sizes.
Bib Look Up
Athletes received their bib assignment and corral placement via email on
Monday, September 17. Alternatively bib numbers may be searched online at
ChicagoHalfMarathon.com or at the bib lookup kiosk located in the Packet Pick
Up location.
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Healthy Way of Life Expo Schedule
**NEW IN 2018**
We are excited to introduce you to new programming at this year’s Healthy
Way of Life Expo. Each activity/fitness demonstration will be held on the
Expo stage and is complimentary, however we ask that you reserve your
spot by RSVP.
To RSVP for one of the below activities, please visit:
www.ChicagoHalfMarathon.com/Expo
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21
12:00 p.m. Healthy Way of Life Expo | Packet Pick Up Open
12:00 p.m. Yoga for Runners - Yoga Squad
3:00 p.m. Shred by Shred415
5:30 p.m. Lagunitas Shake Out Run
LAGUNITAS SHAKEOUT RUN
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
10:00 a.m. Healthy Way of Life Expo | Packet Pick Up Open
Join in a 3 mile shake out run from 11:00 a.m. Shred by Shred 415
Roosevelt Collection. Meet at the 1:00 p.m. Yoga for Runners - Yoga Squad
Expo stage in the Roosevelt Collection 2:30 p.m. Mit Boxing by Title Boxing
courtyard. Gear Check will be provided at
Fleet Feet Sports.
Yoga:
This coach-led fun run is designed Join Yoga Squad for an all-levels pre-run yoga class that will gear you up
to loosen your legs, and join in some for the big race. *Please bring your own mat or towel
comraderie.
Shred415:
We’ll finish up with complimentary
Meet us at the Healthy Way of Life Expo on September 21 and
Lagunitas at Fleet Feet Sports.
September 22 for a 30-minute instructor-led cardio & strength training
workout. Our workouts are designed to target multiple muscle groups
All ages are welcome, but must be 21
for an efficient and effective total body workout. The workout will include
strength training and the cardio bursts you need to shred your body.
years of age or older for beer. Modifications are always offered, so you can be sure you’re getting the
right workout for YOUR body.
Title Boxing:
Class will be a combination of boot camp mixed with boxing gloves and
mitts, finished off with a core section. Its a HIIT class that mixes body
weight conditioning and agility with boxing fundamentals.
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WITH A LIGHTER TASTE
Endurance athletes take things farther.
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the specific demands of endurance athletes.
On course at over 300 races.
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ONLINE AT GATORADEENDURANCE.COM
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©2017 S-VC, Inc. GATORADE ENDURANCE and G DESIGN are registered trademarks of S-VC, Inc.
EXHIBITOR LIST
as of 9/17/18
MY FIT KEY 100 University Village Chiropractic 301
Official Race Merchandise 101 National Running Center 302
Auria 103 Race Day Transportation 303
Just BARE 104 UCAN 304
National Running Center 107 BFF PRO
Electric Foam Roller 305
CES Pace Team 202
Black Toe Running 306
Team 2 End Aids 203
Nuun 307
Race Guards 204
Mavi Bandz 400
Kill Cliff 205
HiBall 401
RAM Racing 206
Lasik Plus 402
EPIC Bar 207
JiMMY Bar 403
Chicago Pediatric Dentistry
and Orthodontics 208 SheFit 404
Optimum Nutrition 209 HAVAS Formula 405
SPIbelt 210 ChiroOne 406
RXBAR 407
First to the Finish 500
910
**AVOID TRAFFIC AND ENTER FROM
EXPO PARKING LEVEL P2 AND P3
HEALTHY WAY OF LIFE EXPO
PARKING EXIT P3
WELLS STREET**
PARKING
To trains
Exhibitor Check In
Validation
Validation
Volunteer &
Parking
20’x20’
20’x20’
ITING
Shirts and
100
DING NO WA
Bags
ING STAN
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20’x20’
100’
107 NO PARK
80’ Theater
20’
20’
Barricade
25’ FTTF 205 204 203
206
20’x20’
208 207
EXPO PARKING
20’x20’ 209
500 210
Stage
LEVEL P2 & P3
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EXPO
50’
Wristband
103 301
302
101 102
Beer
Parking
Bridgepor
303
Race Day
Coffee
Shuttle
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305 Fence
Generator Barricade
400 401 402 403 404 405 406 407
306 The Container Store
NO PARKING STANDING NO WAITING
20’
307 Loading
Zone
Pickup
Packet
Loading Dock Loading Dock
(below) (below)
EXPO PARKING EXIT / ENTRANCE
WELLS STREETRACE DAY LOGISTICS
Race Location
Jackson Park
6300 South Cornell Ave (Cornell Ave. at Hayes Dr.)
Chicago, Illinois
The Race Venue is located in Jackson Park, set in Chicago’s historic south
side. Because the race starts approximately 7.5 miles from downtown
Chicago, participants are encouraged to have a plan in place for getting to
the venue.
Gear Check and Will Call open at 5:00 a.m. Half marathon corrals will close at
6:45 a.m., followed by the Race start at 7:00 a.m. on Cornell Avenue just north of
Hayes Drive. Depending on logistics, participants should plan adequate time to
check gear, locate their corrals, find friends, etc.
Race Day Transportation Options
METRA Rail - METRA Electric Line
Additional Metra Rail train service has been added to Metra’s Electric Line,
which departs Millennium Station (at Randolph and Michigan Ave) and arrives
at 63rd Street Station - less than 1/4 mile from the Race Venue. You have the
TAKE THE TRAIN FOR $8 option of a one-way ticket or purchase a $10 Weekend Pass, which is good
Looking for the fastest (and for the whole weekend. Visit metrarail.com to purchase tickets and to confirm
cheapest) route to Jackson schedules. Current Race Day train options include:
Park? Consider taking the Metra
Electric Line from Millennium Trains TO Race:
Station. See schedule at the right.
Depart Millennium Station Arrive 63rd St. Station
# 8301 4:40 a.m. 4:58 a.m.*
NEW: Purchase your ticket at the
#MX01 5:45 a.m., 6:10 a.m. (Best Half Marathon Option)
# 803 6:10 a.m. 6:28 a.m.*
at the Metra Station ticket window
# 8305 6:40 a.m. 6:58 a.m.* (5K only)
or on the Ventra App. *Denotes flag stops which means passengers must notify conductor for this stop
Trains FROM Race:
Depart 63rd St. Station Arrive Millennium Station
# 8310 9:57 a.m. 10:16 a.m.*
#MX02 10:15 a.m. 10:40 a.m.*
# 810 10:27 a.m. 10:49 a.m.*
# 8314 11:57 a.m. 12:16 p.m.*
# 8308 12:27 p.m. 12:49 p.m.*
*Denotes flag stops which means passengers on platform must be visible to engineer
11Ride Your Bike
Dedicated, unsecured bike parking will be available in the Finish Festival area
in Jackson Park. Look for bike parking racks on the tennis courts near the
southeast corner of Cornell Ave and Hayes Dr. Please plan to lock-up your bike
while you participate. The event is not responsible for loss, theft or damages.
Complimentary Shuttle Service
Athletes who opted into the shuttle bus during registration:
Your shuttle ticket is printed on your race bib confirming your shuttle
reservation, using letter-coded tabs (or atop spectator tickets) to indicate
specific pick-up/drop-off locations and times:
• Millennium Park: Corner of Randolph & Michigan Ave “Millennium” tabs
• CTA Belmont “L” Station: 950 West Belmont Ave “Belmont” tabs
Shuttles will depart at 4:45 a.m. Only those athlets presenting relevant shuttle
bus location bib tabs or spectators with printed tickets will be permitted to
board. Please, DO NOT be late as the buses must depart on time!
All buses will arrive at Jackson Park no later than 6:15 a.m. Shuttles will
begin returning to both locations at 9:30 a.m. The last shuttle back from the
Finish Festival will depart at approximately 12:00 p.m. You will need your bib
tab or spectator ticket to board the returning shuttle (Do not remove from
bib).
Spectator Shuttle Tickets
Please make sure to go to the Shuttle Tent at the Expo to purchase
spectator tickets. If you did not elect for the complimentary shuttle
service during your registration, tickets are still available at the Shuttle
Tent on a first come, first serve basis.
Driving/Parking
We highly encourage use of public transportation as parking is limited near
Jackson Park. The most popular parking location includes the 1,200 spaces
in the Museum of Science & Industry garage which opens at 5:00 a.m.
Limited street parking is available along the Midway Plaisance. If you drive,
plan to arrive early. The event is not responsible for those who drive and do
not make the start of the race.
12NOTE: The public lots at Hayes and Lake Shore Drive are NOT available to participants or
spectators.
Parking and Street Closures:
No Parking Zones along the course will be enforced beginning at 1:00 p.m. on
Saturday, September 22. Please look for ‘No Parking’ signs in your area for full
details. Street closures along the route will occur between 3:00 a.m. and 1:00
p.m. City streets will re-open promptly as the final runners pass through (at a
16-minute mile pace). Chicago Police will be responsible for closing and re-
opening streets. Please follow their instructions when approaching the course.
Towing of vehicles along posted No Parking zones will be enforced beginning at
1:00 a.m. on Sunday, September 23. For inquiries about towed vehicles, call
311.
Driving Directions:
• From the North: Lake Shore Drive will close at 31st Street at 6:00 a.m.
If accessing Lake Shore prior to 6:00 a.m., exit at 57th Street to proceed
to parking garages and street meters. Those accessing Lake Shore after
6:00 a.m. will need to exit at 31st Street, proceed westbound to King Dr.
and south to 55th Street.
• From the Dan Ryan, take Garfield Blvd exit to Midway Plaisance
• From the Skyway, take Stony Island Exit to Midway Plaisance
VIP PROGRAM
Participants who ordered VIP Program perks will receive their VIP parking pass
and wristband within their race packet upon retrieval at the Healthy Way of Life
Expo.
VIP wristbands are provided for quick and easy entry into the VIP Hospitality area
at the Finish Festival. VIP Gear Check is located inside the VIP Hospitality area.
Please ensure all items are placed in the provided Gear Check bag and the tag
from your bib is safely secured for easy drop-off.
Bagels and coffee will be provided in the VIP Hospitality area starting at 5:00 a.m.
A hot breakfast buffet will be available following the race at 7:30 a.m.
Race day portable restrooms will be available within the VIP Hospitality area.
Those 21 & over who plan to have alcoholic beverages should visit the Beer
Wristband kiosk at the Expo to avoid lines on race morning. An additional ID
check will be available at the race.
13GENERAL RACE INFORMATION
Both the Half Marathon and 5K races will be fully supported with Aid Stations,
Course Marshals, a network of EMS resources and Radio Operators both along
the course and at the Start and Finish. Specifically, the event will provide the
following:
Start Corrals
All Half Marathon runners have been assigned into a corral based on their
estimated finish time, as indicated on the participant bib. View the Course Map
(p. 15) for locations of Gear Check, portable toilets, water, etc.
Half Marathon participants must line-up at the Start according to their specific
start corral, identified as the letter before your participant number on the runner
bib. Participants may move back (to slower corrals) in order to start with others,
but may not move forward. The Half Marathon will begin with continuous, rolling
“waves.” Wheelchairs will begin at 6:45 a.m. The first runners (Corral “A”) will
start at 7:00 a.m. The final Half Marathon runners (Corral “N”) will cross the Start
Line by 7:15 a.m.
NOTE: All Half Marathoners will clear the Start Line by 7:15 a.m., when the 16-minute
per mile pace (the maximum pace allowed) countdown begins. Half Marathon
participants who arrive after 7:15 a.m. will not be allowed to proceed on course. Late half
marathoners will have to participate in the 5K race.
DON’T BE LATE!
The 5K will begin with a wheelchair start at 7:35 a.m., followed by the first
Half Marathon corrals close at
6:45 a.m., and the Hayes Drive
runners at 7:45 a.m. using a self-seeding system. Pace signs will be set up prior
crosswalk (at Cornell) closes at to the 5K start to group runners of similar pace.
6:55 a.m. If you arrive late, you
will need to wait until after the Gear Check
7:00 a.m. Start to access the
corral area. Gear Check is located within the Finish Festival, located along Hayes Dr. The tent
will be placed across the field from the stage on the SE corner of Hayes/Cornell.
NOTE: All baggage must be inside the CLEAR PLASTIC BAG provided at Packet
Pick Up. Baggage will not be accepted if items are not properly stored inside the bag.
Personal bags or backpacks may not be placed directly in the clear bags. Participants
must remove all contents from their backpack, place them inside the clear bag, then
place the backpack in the clear bag. All items must be visible.
Gear should be dropped-off prior to entering the Start Corrals. Additional clear
bags will be available on race morning. Place all items inside the clear plastic bag,
14close and secure your bag affixing the Gear Check label from the race bib to the
GEAR CHECK NOTE bag. Participants must have a race bib to use Gear Check. Only give items to
volunteers working at Gear Check.
To expedite gear check; make
certain to secure your bag and Arrive early to check bags, as Gear Check will close five minutes before Race
affix your Gear Check tab from
your race bib, using the beaded
Start. Life Time is not responsible for any lost or stolen items. After the race,
tie in your goody bag, so the tab items must be picked up from the same location before Gear Check closes at
is visible to the Gear Check staff. 12:00 p.m. Unclaimed items will be donated to charity. All bags are subject to
search and siezure by the Chicago Police, event security and Race Officials.
Medical Support
Medical assistance will be available at numerous Aid Stations along the route,
along with a Medical facility located at the Finish Line. Participants requiring
medical assistance may be transported to one of the nearby hospitals, and will be
billed by the hospital and ambulance provider. Participants must give on-scene
medical personnel the freedom to determine which facility will be utilized.
IMPORTANT! Each participant must complete the medical information form on the back
of their bib. Please take time to fill out your medical information and provide emergency
contact information. This makes your information available to health care professionals in
the event you are unable to communicate with them.
Mobile medical responders will also be stationed throughout the course, including
the Race Guards - a unique set of race volunteers whose sole purpose is to keep
an eye out for participants who may need assistance along the course. Race
Guards provide supplementary medical support to the existing race medical plan
for an added level of athlete safety by running along side the participants. They
will patrol the course, help out where necessary and are easily identifiable with
red Medical bibs. Safety is our top priority so be on the look out and say hello as
you pass them!
Aid Stations
Pre-race water will be located on the southeast corner of Hayes & Cornell near
the Start Corrals. Water and Gatorade Endurance will be provided along 10
Course Aid Stations. Aid Stations will be located at the following locations: Mile
2.2, Mile 3.25, Mile 5.2, Mile 6.3, Mile 7.5, Mile 8.7, Mile 9.8, Mile 11, Mile 11.8,
Mile 12.6 and the Finish Line. Gatorade Endurance Gels will be provided at Aid
Station F. Water and Gatorade Endurance will be available at the Finish Line.
Portable toilets will be included at each of the Aid Stations listed above, as well
as throughout the Start, Finish and Finish Festival areas.
15Mile Markers and Split Times
Each mile marker will have a large display clock indicating the elapsed time of the
event. These display clocks will show the time from the official start of the race
(elapsed time), not an individual’s “chip time”.
Pace Team
GATORADE ENDURANCE
Chicago Endurance Sports will provide pace groups for the following finishing
Lemon-Lime Gatorade Endurance
times: 1:30, 1:40, 1:45, 1:50, 2:00, 2:10, 2:20, 2:30, 2:45, 3:00. Participants do
Formula will be available on course
at all aid stations. Endurance not need to sign up for a pace group in advance, they can simply join the group
Formula has nearly two times the day of. They will be carrying signs with the finish time. Visit the “Pace Group”
the sodium and three times the booth at the Expo for more details.
potassium of traditional Gatorade.
Newly reformulated, it contains no
Course Closures / Pace Requirements
artificial flavors or sweeteners and
has a new, lighter flavor.
The Chicago Half Marathon is the city’s only road race to utilize an entirely traffic-
free Lake Shore Drive. Witnessing the sweeping views along one of the nation’s
most famous and scenic roadways requires intricate coordination with the City
of Chicago, the Chicago Police Department and the Chicago Department of
Transportation (CDOT).
In order to lessen the community impact of closing Lake Shore Drive (and
surrounding streets), this event offers a 16-minute mile pace requirement.
A 16-minute mile pace goes into effect as soon as the last participant crosses the
start line and is maintained by the Back of the Pack Crew – a group of volunteer
runners who encourage runners to stay on-pace. The Back of the Pack Crew is
followed by the SAG van and a clean-up crew, who work to immediately reopen
the course at specific time intervals.
Participants who do not maintain the 16-minute pace and fall behind the Back of
the Pack Crew will have two options:
1. Move to south bound Lake Shore Drive, which can be accessed at three
different locations/checkpoints along Lake Shore Drive.
2. Board the SAG van and be transported to the finish line.
The Finish Line will remain open until 11:30 a.m. Gear Check and the Finish
Festival will close at 12:00 p.m.
16Beat the Clock! In order to meet the pace requirement, we offer the following
mile locations, south bound Lake Shore Drive access points and times to help
you stay on pace:
Mile 2.6 8:00 a.m. Marquette & Lake Shore Drive (North Bound) Directed to 5K Finish
Mile 3.6 8:20 a.m. Hayes Dr.t & Lake Shore Drive (North Bound) Directed to 5K Finish
Mile 6 8:51 a.m. 47th Street & Lake Shore Drive (North Bound) Directed to south bound
Mile 7.5 9:15 a.m. Oakwood & Lake Shore Drive (North Bound) Directed to south bound
PLEASE DO NOT START EARLY! Traffic and safety rules prohibit early starts.
Early starts will be eliminated from the Official Results. If you cannot maintain a
16-minute per pace mile, you will be required to divert to the Lakefront Trail.
SAG Support / Back of the Pack Crew
The Back of the Pack Crew and SAG van will signify the end of the field and the
maximum 16-minute per mile pace. They will not start timing until the last person
crosses the Start Line and will be with you throughout the race. If you cannot
SHARE YOUR RACE
keep pace, you will be directed to turn around and head toward the Finish on
Keep yourself informed on the south bound Lake Shore Drive or to board the SAG Van.
latest race news, stories and offers
by following along and sharing Event Alert System (EAS)
your experience at:
This race will utilize the EAS system, encompassing a color-coded system to
Twitter: @ChicagoHalf
revealcurrent event conditions.
Facebook.com/ Participants will notice
ChicagoHalfMarathon
flags posted throughout
Instagram: @ChicagoHalf the Race Venue, at the
Finish Line and at each Aid
Use: #CHIHALF #RUNCHM
Station on Race Day.
And on Race Day look for our
special Snapchat filter. EAS updates will be
communicated through
PA announcements,
Athlinks App, social media,
web posts and/or dedicated emails.
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ATHLETE TRACKING The Start and Finish lines for both race distances are located in Jackson Park,
just south of the Museum of Science and Industry at the intersection of Hayes
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The Start Line location holds two incredible Presidential connections, as it sits just over
with animated maps one mile from President Obama’s home in Chicago’s Kenwood neighborhood. Also,
and coincidentally, the Start Line literally sits in front of parkland proposed for the
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Mile 2 -
As runners approach Mile 2, turning east on Marquette Drive, they come upon Jackson Park
Golf Course on both sides of the road. In 1899, as the Columbian Exposition was dismantled,
this large plot of parkland was transformed into one of the country’s oldest golf courses,
and the first public course west of the Appalachian Mountains. Prior to Mile 3, the 5K
course turns west on Hayes Drive toward the Finish Line.
Mile 3 -
The Half Marathon course now parallels Chicago’s Lakefront Trail, an 18 mile, multi-use
recreational path spanning the Lake Michigan shoreline. Just beyond the 5K mark, runners
turn northbound onto Lake Shore Drive – Chicago’s most popular roadway, originally
constructed (from the north end) in 1882.
Mile 5 -
Once passing the Museum of Science & Industry, Lake Shore Drive parallels Burnham Park.
This six-mile stretch of lakefront parkland, named for Daniel Burnham, connects Grant Park
at the north (14th Street) with Jackson Park to the south (56th Street).
Few people realize that the City of Chicago operates the oldest park district in the country,
and spends more on its 580 parks on 8,100 acres than any other city per capita. The agency
also operates the nation’s largest municipal harbor system, as well as one of the most
expansive beach programs – with 24 beaches across 28 miles of shoreline.
20Mile 6 –
Just beyond Mile 6 is the eastern border of Bronzeville, once known as the “Black
Metropolis” for its African American influence and culture dating back to the early 1900’s.
Even today, 47th Street remains the hub for the historic neighborhood, which once produced
Louis Armstrong, Marla Gibbs and Lou Rawls.
Mile 8 -
The course now enters the Douglas neighborhood, which includes 31st Street Beach –
completely rebuilt in 2013. At the north end turnaround, runners will see the McCormick
Place Convention Center, one of the world’s largest facilities with 2.6 million square feet of
exhibit space.
Mile 9 –
Less than one mile west, looking down 35th Street, is U.S. Cellular Field - home of the
Chicago White Sox. This area also parallels the South Shore Electric Line rail service.
Mile 10 -
Part of 43rd Street, immediately west of Lake Shore Drive, is renamed “Muddy Waters
Drive.” Muddy, who lived on 43rd Street for 20 years, was known as the Father of Modern
Chicago Blues because of his unique amplification style. In 1987, he was inducted into the
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He is best known for the “Hoochie Coochie Man, I Just Want to
Make Love to You,” and ”Got My Mojo Working.”
Mile 11 -
As runners pass underneath the 51st Street pedestrian bridge, they will notice a large park
to their right. This is Harold Washington Park, home of a massive man made pond, larger
in circumference than a 400m Olympic running track. Locals mistakenly refer to it as the
“Duck Pond,” as it was originally built for model motorboats.
Mile 12 -
Prior to the 20K mark, runners continue southbound, crossing 57th Street and approaching
the east side of the Museum of Science & Industry. On September 3, 1954, this exact section
of Lake Shore Drive was closed to traffic for the most unlikely of reasons. More than 15,000
people gathered to watch a captured WWII U-505 Nazi submarine exit Lake Michigan and
cross the highway en route to its new exhibit home.
Mile 13.1 -
Adjacent to the Finish Line sits the remarkable Statue of the Republic. This 24’ tall bronze
sculpture is actually a replica of a much larger version (of the same name) destroyed by fire
in 1918. The original statue, nicknamed “Big Mary,” stood 65’ tall and welcomed attendees
at the Columbian Exposition. The current statue, which was rededicated in 1993 in tribute to
the event’s centennial, is now referred to as the “Golden Lady.”
21FINISH FESTIVAL
Invite your friends and family to join you at the Finish Festival to celebrate your
accomplishment as well as cheer on other participants as they cross the Finish
Line. There will be food, including Home Run Inn Pizza, Lagunitas Beer (ID
Required), merchandise and great activities for all ages.
Lagunitas Beer Garden: Participants 21 years and older can enjoy a
complimentary Lagunitas (additional beers available by donation-cash only)
Additional beers can be secured with tips that support the AIDS
Foundation of Chicago.
Music: The Finish Festival area will be a great place for participants and
spectators to celebrate their accomplishment. Enjoy the great music with
SEMPLE BAND on the Lagunitas Stage from 8:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Merchandise: Get your official Chicago Half Marathon and Life Time 5K
merchandise in the Official Merchandise tent at the Finish Festival.
Free Stretching: Participants can enjoy free stretching courtesy of Athletico
in the Finish Festival area.
Sponsor Village: Sponsors and groups will be located throughout the park
area providing a variety of giveaways and hands-on activities throughout the
day.
SKIP THE BEER LINES!
All participants, 21 years and
older, receive one complimentary
Lagunitas. Avoid Race Day lines
by obtaining your beer wristband
at the Expo, adjacent to the shirt
Pick Up area. An ID Tent will be
available on Race Day near Gear
Check, although long lines may
form.
22Race Results / Awards
Race results will be available both online and at the Results Tent on race morning.
48 hours after the race, your free race photos will be available alongside your
online results.
Awards will be presented to the top three overall female and male finishers in
both Half Marathon and 5K distances at the awards ceremony.
Custom Age group awards in th following categories will be mailed to recipients
post-race:
5K Age Group Awards
o 14 and Under o 40-44 o 65-69
o 15-19 o 45-49 o 70-74
o 20-24 o 50-54 o 75-79
o 25-29 o 55-59 o 80-84
o 30-34 o 60-64 o 85-89
o 35-39
HALF MARATHON Age Group Awards
o 14 and Under o 40-44 o 65-69
o 15-19 o 45-49 o 70-74
o 20-24 o 50-54 o 75-79
o 25-29 o 55-59 o 80-84
o 30-34 o 60-64 o 85-89
o 35-39
As a reminder, Clock Time starts when the race begins, and ends when a
participant crosses the Finish Line timing mat. Overall winners are determined
by the fastest clock time. Chip Time begins when participants cross the Start
Line timing mat and ends when they cross the Finish Line timing mat. Age group
awards are determined by the fastest chip time in each division.
*Overall awards are based on the Elite/A Corral start time.
CHICAGOLAND HALF MARATHON SERIES
Awards will be presented to the top three overall female and male finishers
using the combined Finish times of the 2018 Byline Bank Chicago Spring Half
Marathon and the 2018 Chicago Half Marathon presented by MY FIT KEY.
*Must have pre-registered and qualified for the Chicagoland Half Marathon Series
to qualify.
23JANUARY 27, 2019
W W W.T H E M I A M I M A R A T H O N . C O M
24FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Registration FAQs
Q: When is the registration deadline?
A: Registration for the 2018 Chicago Half Marathon and 5K will close when the
maximum combined field of 15,000 participants has been reached. Should space
remain, on-site registration will be available at the Expo.
Q: How do I confirm my entry to the Chicago Half Marathon?
A: Click here to confirm your race entry.
Q: Where do I get my bib, shirt and goody bag?
A: You can pick up all of this at Packet Pick Up during the Healthy Way of Life
Expo.
Q: May I defer to next year?
A: You may defer to next year by logging onto your Chronotrack account here.
Once you pay a small fee you will be given a code to defer the registration to the
2019 event.
Q: Can I switch from one race to another?
A: Yes. As Race Day approaches and you feel that the distance you originally
registered for is no longer appropriate, you may transfer your entry to the other
distance by using the Chronotrack registration system or in-person at the Expo.
NOTE: Anyone wishing to transfer from the 5K to the Chicago Half Marathon
(upgrade) must pay a race change fee PLUS the difference in registration fees.
Service fees apply. Those transferring from the Chicago Half Marathon to the
5K will not be charged a change fee and will not be refunded the difference in
race fees.
Registration Change Fees:
After Thursday, Sept 16 at 9:00 p.m. (in-person, at Expo only): $20
There are absolutely NO REFUNDS. Please ensure you are able to attend the
event before signing up.
25Q: I have a friend who cannot participate in the event, may I take his/her place?
A: No. Each participant must have his/her own registration. In the event of an
emergency, race officials must have emergency contact information on hand,
SKIP THE BEER LINES! therefore you are NOT allowed to participate using another person’s registration.
NEW BIB TRANSFER POLICY >> A2: You may use the new Bib Transfer Policy: Please visit the website for Bib
Transfer details www.chicagohalfmarathon.com/changes-deferrals.
Q: Is there a VIP registration option?
A: Yes; lmited VIP passes will be available for purchase at the Expo until space is
full.
Logistics FAQs
Q: Will there be on-site parking?
A: The best option for general (public) parking is at the Museum Of Science and
Industry garage located at 57th Street and Cornell. This lot will open at 5:00 a.m.
Q: How will the Chicagoland Half Marathon Series medals be awarded?
A: Series medals will be handed out at the Chicagoland Half Marathon Series
tent located in the center of the Finish Festival immediately following the race.
See the Chicagoland Half Marathon Series section for more information.
Q: Can a friend pick up my packet?
A: Yes, they will need to bring a copy of the athlete photo ID (a smart phone
picture will suffice) and their email confirmation.
Q: What if I do not know my bib number at the expo?
A: Visit the Bib Look Up area near Packet Pick Up. Bib numbers will be emailed
(with this Athlete Guide) prior to the race.
Shuttle FAQs
Q: Can I change my shuttle pick up location from my original selection?
A: The shuttles are complimentary. Therefore, changes are not being accepted
to shuttle pick up location and time.
Q: My plans have changed, and I no longer need the shuttle. What should I do?
A: Please visit and inform staff at the Transportation kiosk at the Healthy Way of
Life Expo.
26Q: How do I pick up my shuttle bus pass?
A: Shuttle pass assignments/tickets will be applied to the athletes’ bibs, relative
to the location and time indicated during registration.
Q: How do I pick up a Spectator Shuttle Bus Pass?
A: Visit the Transportation kiosk at the Expo to purchase a Spectator Shuttle Bus
tickets. Shuttles are sold out. We also recommend spectators use the Metra
Electric line (see page 8).
Q: I purchased Race Day Will Call, but will not have my bib/shuttle ticket prior to
boarding the shuttle bus, what can I do?
A: Simply indicate that you have purchased Will Call to Shuttle Staff. Lists of all
Race Day Will Call purchases will be provided at all loading locations. To simplify
the process, we also encourage you to present a printed copy of your email
confirmation.
The Chicago Half Marathon presented by MY FIT KEY represents the final race
within the 2018 Chicagoland Half Marathon Series. More than 1,500 ambitious
GET YOUR BLING!
participants will be recognized for their outstanding athletic achievement in taking
If you have a special 26.2 part in two Life Time half marathons:
Challenge bib, be sure to grab
your commemorative Half
Marathon Series medal once • Byline Bank Chicago Spring Half Marathon – May 21, 2018
you finish. Visit the Chicagoland • Chicago Half Marathon presented by MY FIT KEY - Sept. 23, 2018
Half Marathon Series tent
located within the Finish The 2018 Chicagoland Half Marathon Series is SOLD OUT. Click Here to check
Festival to claim your hardware.
the Series qualication list. Registration for the 2019 series will open at the
Healthy Way of Life Expo.
Special Race Bibs
Those who qualified for the 2016 Chicagoland Half Marathon Series program will
be issued customized 26.2 race bibs (pictured at left) at Packet Pick Up.
Participants wearing these bibs will earn special 26.2 Finisher medals once
completing the Chicago Half Marathon. Visit the Chicagoland Half Marathon
Series Tent t in the Finish Festival area to present your bib and receive your
commemorative medal.
27All Challenge finishers will also receive a digital Chicagoland Half Marathon Series
Finisher Certificate following the event.
Competitive Chicagoland Half Marathon Series awards will also be provided to
the top three 26.2 Challenge female and male finishers using combined scores
from both events. Awards will be presented during the Awards Ceremony.
For additional questions on the Chicagoland Half Marathon Series, please
contact info@chicagohalfmarathon.com or call visit us at the solutions kiosk at
Packet Pick Up..
USA Track & Field - Illinois Half Marathon Championship
The 2018 Chicaog Half Marathon presented by MY FIT KEY is excited to
be hosting this years’ USA Track & Field (USATF) - Illinois Half Marathon
Championship. Alongside USATF - Illinois, Life Time is proud to be a driving force
in supporting local developing athletes this year and for years to come.
In addition to age group and masters awards, the USATF Half Marathon
Championship race will offer additional USATF awards to the top three males
and females in the Half Marathon race. Participants of the USATF Half Marathon
Championship race are eligible to win the pize purse for the Half Marathon race,
which is:
1st Place - $1,000 2nd Place - $500 3rd Place - $250
The Half Marathon Championship race is OPEN TO ALL registered participants
who are current USATF members prior to race day. Be sure and submit your
membership number to Athlete services via email at:
chicagoregistration@lt.life.
For membership information visit USATF.org
Non USATF members will not be eligible to receive Half Marathon Championship
awards.
Volunters Make It Happen!
Special thanks to all of the individuals and groups of volunteers who are helping
out with the expo, gar check, aid stations and many other areas of the race!
THe event wouldn’t be possible without the hard work and dedication of more
than 1,000 volunteers. Be sure ti take a moment and thank a volunteer!
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