Date & Time
February 11th, 2023
8:00 a.m.
Description
Unique indoor 1-Hour Run through the famed Chicago Auto Show Floor at McCormick Place
Location
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About
The Miles Per Hour run is a unique indoor run developed by the Chicago Area Runners Association in partnership with the Chicago Auto Show. First put on in 2020, the race returns in 2023 as part of the opening weekend at the Chicago Auto Show!
The one hour run is an event in which participants cover as much distance as they can within one hour (60 minutes). While an officially recognized event, the one-hour run is rarely contested apart from occasional record attempts. Making this run even more unique is that its being run entirely INDOORS and through the halls of the Chicago Auto Show and McCormick Place!
Runners will complete loops through the massive halls of McCormick Place. The loop, spanning approximately 2.4 Miles, includes laps through the Chicago Auto Show floor past incredible auto displays. Runners will experience breathtaking views of the Chicago Skyline as they cross over the Grand Concourse bridge and wide views of Lake Michigan through the Lakeside Center's expansive walls of windows.
The loop will include a variety of long straightaways, unique zig-zags, and even an incline as runners run the indoor bridge over Lake Shore Drive.
At Miles Per Hour, your finish line is what you make it. Regardless of your pace you are challenging yourself to run as far as you can in one hour, and then take in the Chicago Auto Show with special early access. Timing mats are placed throughout the course in multiple locations to catch your finish result and overall "Miles Per Hour"!
Event Details
2023 Details Listed Below...
Event Day Schedule: February 12, 2023
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1 hour Run (All Runners Start together)
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6:30 a.m - Doors to McCormick Place open
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7:50 a.m. - Deadline to report to Start Wave
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8:00 a.m. - Start
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Registration Fees:
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1hr Run
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$45.00 till December 12 (Open to CARA Members only)
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$55.00 December 13 to December 31 (Open to All)
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$65.00 January 1 to January 31
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$75.00 February 1 to February 10
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Registration closes on February 10 at 5:00 p.m.
* Your registration gives you exclusive early access to the Chicago Auto Show from 8a.m. - 10a.m.
* Option to add friends & family early access (8a.m. - 10a.m.) Chicago Auto Show tickets when you register.
8 a.m. Access to main concourse and public to watch runners
9 a.m. Access to Toyota Expo booth and post run area
CARA Member Discount:
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CARA Supporter Level Members have access to early pricing of $45.00. After December 12 members can still save 10% (Discount credited automatically with member login on form)
Packet Pickup:
Dates/Times:
Saturday, Feb. 4: ALL Business Hours
Saturday, Feb. 11: ALL Business Hours
Location: Elmhurst Fleet Feet
Dates/Times:
Saturday, Feb. 4: ALL Business Hours
*Runners must pickup from location they selected on their registration.
Course:
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Runners will complete loops through the massive halls of McCormick Place.
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The loop, spanning approximately 2.4 Miles, includes laps through the Chicago Auto Show floor past incredible auto displays.
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Runners will experience breathtaking views of the Chicago Skyline as they cross over the Grand Concourse bridge and wide views of Lake Michigan through the Lakeside Center's expansive walls of windows.
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The loop will include a variety of long straightaways, unique zig-zags, and even an incline as runners run the indoor bridge over Lake Shore Drive.
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Miler Markers: Mile markers will be posted at each mile.
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Aid Stations: Water and Gatorade Endurance be available at multiple points throughout the course
Finisher Medals and T-shirt:
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Finisher medals and shirts for the 1 hour run will be available to all finishers.
Awards:
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Awards provided to the top three overall individuals in the male, female, and non-binary categories for the 1 hour run.
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Recognition awards provided to the top three in men's and women's categories in age-groups:
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1 hour run 14 & 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 & Over
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Note: Overall award winners will not be awarded in age groups.
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Age Group awards will be shipped post event and will not be avaliable on site.
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Event Capacity: (700)
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The event will be capped at 700 runners
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Registration will be open for only CARA member from November 30th to December 12th.
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After December 12th the event will be open to the general public.
Parking:
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McCormick Place offers on-site parking. There are three main McCormick Place lots. A, B & C. Lot A & C are $25. Lot B is $16. Parking fees must be paid by credit card; VISA, MasterCard and American Express are accepted. Parking lots are open throughout event hours. Overnight parking is not available, and there are no in-and-out privileges. More information at McCormick Place Parking.
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Handicap Parking: McCormick Place has accessible parking available in Lot A (located on Martin Luther King Drive), Lot C (located underground in Lakeside Center) and the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place parking garage. For the Chicago Auto Show, the best drop off location is at the South Building, Gate 4 located on Martin Luther King Drive.
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Metered Street Parking is available in the area.
Gear Check:
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Gear check will be available on site
Awards Ceremony:
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An awards ceremony will be held for overall award winners top three (male, female, non-binary)
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Age group awards must be shipped post event
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Prelimiary results will be avaliable on site after the race
Results Posting / Look-Up:
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Results will be available for look-up on kiosks at the results table
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Results will be posted live to the event website, allowing for participants to look up their results on mobile devices.
In the Press
BBC News
"The big attraction of the Chicago Auto Show"