Registration is open!

​Amenities​​

• Exciting twilight track meet, under the lights! 

• Track One-Mile with FinishLynx Timing

• Unique Performance Shirt

• Professional DJ

• High Energy Announcing!

• Overall and Age-Group Awards

• Prize Money!

• CARA Runners' Choice Circuit Race

Event Details

Event Schedule​

• 5:00 p.m. - Kids Dash 1/4 Mile (1 Lap - 400 meters)

• 5:45 p.m. - Open J Combined One-Mile

• 6:00 p.m. - Open I Combined One-Mile

• 6:15 p.m. - Open H Combined One-Mile

• 6:30 p.m. - Top Girl's One-Mile (13 & Under)

• 6:45 p.m. - Top Boy's One-Mile (13 & Under)

• 7:00 p.m. - Open G Combined One-Mile

• 7:12 p.m. - Open F Combined One-Mile

• 7:24 p.m. - Open E Combined One-Mile

• 7:36 p.m. - Open D Combined One-Mile

• 7:48 p.m. - Open C Combined One-Mile

• 8:00 p.m. - Open B Combined One-Mile

• 8:10 p.m. - Open A Combined One-Mile

• 8:20 p.m. - Top Girl's One-Mile (18 & Under)

• 8:30 p.m. - Top Boy's One-Mile (18 & Under)

• 8:40 p.m. - Top Women's One-Mile

• 8:50 p.m. - Top Men's One-Mile

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Note: The event reserve the right to reasonably adjust the schedule as needed based on registration numbers. If there are changes, a final schedule will be provided prior to race day. Start times for each section are approximate, but races will not start early.

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Registration Fees

• One-Mile Registration:

  • Early Bird: $24 - Limited to first 50 registrations

  • ​Regular: $29 - Through July 4th

  • Late: $36 - Through July 28

  • ​No one-mile registration​​ after July 28th, including race day.

• Kids 400m Dash Registration (10 & Under)

  • Early: $5 - Through July 28​

  • Race Day: $10

• CARA Supporter Level Members Save 10% on One-Mile registration! (Discount credited automatically when logging in at top of registration form)

• Refund Policy: If this event is canceled due to COVID-19, participants will have the option to choose to receive a refund (minus transaction fees) of registration fees, or to receive a 110% credit of registration fees for any future CARA registration, or to participate virtually. In all other circumstances, participants must agree that refunds and deferrals will NOT be issued for any reason, including participant injury, illness, personal conflict, and any other issues out of the control of the event, including, but not limited to cancellation due to weather/lightning.

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Venue

• Wilson Track at Montrose Harbor (Wilson Drive and Lake Shore Drive, Chicago). The venue features a lighted eight-lane, synthetic track surface and an artificial turf infield.

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One-Mile Race Section Assignments

• The event will use entry times provided during registration as a guide to group athletes into sections.

• Participants who do not have a recent one-mile personal best can use an estimated entry time using the calculator HERE. Enter another race best (i.e. 5K), and click "calc", then use the one-mile time in the average column.

• Please use an entry time that accurately reflects your ability for the one-mile, so we can place you with other athletes of similar ability.

• Entry times for top sections will be verified. Entry times for all other sections will not require verification.

• The event reserves the right make section assignments as it sees best, regardless of entry times.

• Cut-Off: To enter persons should be able to complete 1-Mile in 15 minutes.

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Kids Dash

• The Kid's 400 meter Dash is open to kids 10 years old and younger only.

• Kid's Dash participants will receive a participation ribbon. A shirt is not provided.

• Results will not be produced for the Kid's 400 meter Dash. A display clock will show athlete's times as they finish.

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Results / Timing

• Results for the one-mile will be posted at the event and on the website. Our official timer will use FinishLynx timing. Finish placement will be determined using USATF rules (when the finisher's torso crosses the finish line).

• Results will not be produced for the Kid's Dash. A display clock will show athlete's times as they finish. 

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One-Mile Awards

• Top 3 athletes in the Top Men's and Women's heats, and the winner of each boy's and girls top heat.

• Top 3 males and females in each age-group (14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85 and over). Age group standings will be compiled by combining all section's results.

• Overall award winners will not be counted or age-group awards. Awards will be mailed within approx. two-weeks of the event.

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One-Mile Prize Money

• A total of $1,000 in prize money will be awarded to the top five athletes in both the Top Men's and Top Women's heats as follows: $200, $150, $75, $50, $25.

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Packet Pick-Up ​

• TBA dates/times at select Fleet Feet Chicago locations.

• Race day packet pick-up will be offered if COVID guidelines allow. Determination will be announced by July 1.

• Packet mailing is available during registration for a fee. To add packet mailing after registration, login HERE. Deadline to order is July 18th at Midnight CT.

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COVID-19 Safety

These safety guidelines may be adjusted prior to the event based on state and local guidelines in place at the time of the event in July.

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Participant Guidelines / Expectations​

• Do not participate if you are feeling sick or ill, and or have a fever, or if you have been in contact with someone unrecovered from COVID-19. 

• Persons from high-risk groups for COVID-19 complications should consult their physician before participating.

• Do not engage in traditional forms of physical contact (handshakes, high-fives, hugs, partner stretching, etc.).

• Do not engage in close group pictures/selfies.

• Only spit or blow nose into a tissue or handkerchief.

• Do not share personal items, such as hydration, energy gels, towels, etc.

• Participants traveling from out of state must comply with any State of Illinois and Cook County travel orders.

• Participants may be required to exit the event should their actions not meet expectations and or they are creating risk for themselves or others.​

Venue Entry Requirements

• Participants must have a mask or face cover to enter the event area.

Mask  / Facecovers

• Participants must wear a mask or face cover at any time they are within the venue (including, but not limited to parking, Start Wave  pods, restrooms, etc.).

• Masks and face covers may be removed after the start while running. Volunteers and staff will wear a mask or face cover at all times.

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Hygiene

• Hand sanitizer will be available.

Hydration

• Participants must bring their own hydration bottle.

• Bottled water will be provided at the finish post-race.

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Gathering Procedures

• If guidelines are still in place, per Restore Illinois Guidelines, participants will be separated into pods of 50, each separated by 30 feet.

• The event reserves the right to adjust these procedures based on participation levels and or for changes in gathering guidelines or procedures.

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Spectators / Non-Participants

• If COVID guidelines are still in place, non-registered persons, friends, and family may not enter the start/finish area or Start Wave pods. Non-registered persons are encouraged not the attend. Kids 13 & below will be provide one access pass for a parent or guardian.