Nike Ready to Run 20 Miler
We'll Be Ready to Run. Will You?
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED! Packet Pickup locations and hours.
Join CARA for the 2nd Annual Nike Ready to Run 20 Miler to find out if you're ready to face the ultimate challenge this fall - the marathon.
On September 21st join CARA's Marathon Training Program as we run the entire Chicago Lakefront Path from Hollywood to South Shore. This fully supported 20 miler includes timed pace groups, 10 aid stations, gear check, buses back to the start, finisher's premium and a finish line party to help you celebrate your last long training run before the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. Runners will be sent off in groups of 50 every 30 seconds by Start Captain and local runner Amy Freeze, Chief Meteorologist for Fox News Chicago!
Cost
CARA members and Marathon Training Program Participants - $28
All others - $48
Date, Time, Location
September 21, 2008
6:30 am
Foster Avenue Beach
Course Information
The course is a point-to-point course which starts at Foster Avenue and runs north to Hollywood before turning south to follow the entire Chicago lakefront path, finishing at the historic and beautiful South Shore Cultural Center.
Download course map
Emergency Alert System
This year, we will be implenting an Emergency Alert System (EAS) during the event. If at any time there is threatening weather before or during the run, a flag system will be utilized to alert runners of any possible danger. EAS volunteers at aid stations will be wearing fluorescent green vests. These volunteers will be communicating any changing conditions during the event. If race conditions warrant anything except a green flag, please pay attention to EAS personnel and follow their instructions.
If there is threatening weather the day before or day of the run, please make sure to check the CARA website for updates or cancellations.
Wave Start
Runners will step off according to pace in groups of 50 runners at a time, spaced 30 seconds apart. The faster runners (7:30 minute/mile) will start first, and be followed by subsequent groups (8 minute/mile, then 8:30 minute/mile, etc.) This event is NOT a race, but a training event. Runners will be led by pace group leaders to maintain a steady pace for the length of the run. Pace time should be selected at registration for proper wave group assignment. Wave start time will be given at packet pickup.
Run/Walk
Run/Walkers will not be allowed to participate unless they are enrolled in CARA’s Marathon Training program.
Aid Stations
The course includes 10 fully supported aid stations, approximately every 2 miles. Water and Gatorade will be served at all stations, with additional nutrition available later in the course.
Transportation from Finish
Buses will leave South Shore Cultural Center every 30 minutes, beginning at 9:30 am, to transport runners back to Foster Avenue Parking lot. Due to limited parking, we encourage runners to carpool and/or use public transportation to the event start.
Gear Check
Runners will be able to drop their gear at the start before 7:30 am, and retrieve their gear bag at the finish line.
Finish Line Celebration
The Finish Line Celebration is sponsored by Barefoot Wine and Bubbly with music by Underwater People. After running twenty miles, you should celebrate! Runners can hang out and enjoy Barefoot Wine and Bubbly beverages, post run snacks, and music by Underwater People. South Shore Cultural Center has a beautiful, lakeshore picnic area where runners can congregate to stretch, refuel, and dance if you want to!
UPDATE: Goose Island will be selling concessions at the post race party. Please make sure to bring some extra cash along for your choice of a Burger, Hot Dog, or Falafel sandwich. (Each sandwich is $6 and includes chips and a soda). And back by popular demand, Puckered Pickle will be at the post race party handing out those popular pickles from last year!
Runner Premiums
All finishers are winners and receive a wonderful Nike Pro-Tech running shirt proclaiming that they are finishers of the Nike Ready to Run 20 Miler. You’ve done 20, you are ready for 26.2!
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