2014 PARTICIPANT GUIDE
EVENT SCHEDULE Packet Pick-Up and Fleet Feet Sports Memorial Day Sale FLEET FEET SPORTS - OLD TOWN • 1620 N. WELLS ST., CHICAGO ILLINOIS
Monday, May 19th - Friday, May 23rd................................................ 10:00am - 8:00pm
RACE DAY
Saturday, May 24th SOLDIER FIELD • 1410 S. MUSEUM CAMPUS DRIVE, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
Waldron Garage and South Lot Open.................................................................. 3:30am North Parking Garage Opens.............................................................................. 4:30am Gear Check Opens (Enter at Gate 0).................................................................... 5:15am Purple & Blue Start Corrals Open (Museum Campus Drive)............................. 5:45am Orange & Green Start Corrals Open (Waldron Drive)......................................... 6:15am Kids Blitz Assembly (Enter at Gate 6 to Section 141/142)................................... 6:45am Purple & Blue Start Corrals Close...................................................................... 6:45am Start Line Ceremony............................................................................................ 6:45am 10 Mile Race Start................................................................................................ 7:00am Orange Corrals Close.......................................................................................... 7:15am Kids Blitz Start..................................................................................................... 7:15am Green Corrals Close............................................................................................ 7:30am 10 Mile Post-Race Tailgate Opens....................................................................... 8:30am Awards Ceremony................................................................................................ 9:30am Tailgate Entertainment Concludes...................................................................... 11:00am Gear Check Closes............................................................................................... 11:00am 10 Mile Post-Race Tailgate Ends......................................................................... 11:30am
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EVENT DETAILS BIB NUMBER Please ensure the following in order to receive an accurate time: • Race bib is clearly visible on the front of your torso • Race bib is unaltered and unmodified (Do not fold or wrinkle) • Race bib is pinned on all four corners • Race bib is not covered by jackets, runner belts, water bottles, etc. • Race bib must be visible on your front torso in order to enter the Stadium for your on-field finish.
TIMING DEVICE The Soldier Field 10 Mile is using the Chronotrack B-Tag Timing System. The timing system provides each participant with an accurate time from the start to the finish lines. Individual timing tags are affixed to the back of each bib number. Leave the tags on the back of the bib number and wear the bib number on your front torso, so that it is clearly visible on the outside of your clothing.
EVENT RULES All participants must follow the official event rules and guidelines of the Fleet Feet Sports Soldier Field 10 Mile, which are posted at www.SoldierField10.com/event-details/rules. Rules and guidelines should be reviewed in their entirety prior to race day.
SOLUTIONS Participants needing help with their bib number, lost and found, gear check help or have questions about the event on race morning, please visit the Solutions Gate (Gate 2) for assistance between the hours of 5:15am – 11am.
PACE TEAMS As an added benefit to the participants of the Fleet Feet Sports Soldier Field 10 Mile, there will be event pace groups lead by the experienced Chicago Endurance Sports Pace Team. The Pace Team provides even splits and camaraderie amongst runners striving to reach similar goals. These pacers support a wide range of runners, from those finishing their first 10 mile race to those who are looking for a new PR. To learn more about Chicago Endurance Sports and the wide variety of training programs they offer, visit www.ChicagoEnduranceSports.com.
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TRANSPORTATION & DIRECTIONS LOCAL/LAKE SHORE DRIVE Northbound Lake Shore Drive will be closed starting at 6am from 57th Street to 31st Street. The 31st Street entrance ramp as well as ramps from I-55 and I-90/I-94 will remain open to permit Stadium access. Exit northbound Lake Shore Drive at 18th Drive exit. Southbound Lake Shore Drive exit at 18th Drive exit.
DRIVING FROM I-55 Take I-55, the Stevenson Expressway, northbound to Lake Shore Drive/Highway 41 North. Take LSD north to the 18th Drive exit.
DRIVING FROM I-290 Take I-290, the Eisenhower Expressway, east to Congress Parkway. Take Congress Parkway to Columbus Drive. Turn right and take Columbus Drive south to the 18th Drive exit.
DRIVING FROM I-90/94 Take I-90/94, the Dan Ryan Expressway, north to the Lake Shore Drive/22nd street exit. Stay to the right and exit to LSD. Take LSD/Highway 41 north to the 18th Drive exit.
DRIVING FROM I-94 Take I-94, the Kennedy Expressway, south to the Congress Parkway exit. Follow Congress Parkway to Columbus Drive. Turn right on Columbus Drive and follow Columbus south to the 18th Drive exit.
TAXI / DROP-OFF LOCATION All taxis and vehicles dropping off participants will be directed by traffic officials to the 18th Street Metra Drop Off. Vehicles should exit Lake Shore Drive at 18th Street then proceed to the drop off point indicated on the Parking Map on page 7.
DROP-OFF/PICK-UP LOCATION All participants using Uber, please direct your driver to 425 E McFetridge Drive as your drop-off and pick-up location. Post-Race, please utilize the Uber passenger pick-up at the same location (see page 7).
BICYCLE Participants are highly encouraged to ride their bicycles to this event. Bicycle parking will be available at the race site (See exact location on Site Map on pages 16 and 17).
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION The RTA Travel Information Center provides scheduling information for all CTA, Metra and PACE services. For information, please call 312.836.7000 or visit www.rtachicago.com.
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PARKING PARKING Participants and spectators can park in the Waldron Garage and South Lot starting at 3:30am or the North Garage, starting at 4:30am. Entrances are marked on the map below. Follow the direction of parking officials. Parking is complimentary until 7:30am or once the lots are full, whichever occurs first. Should lots fill before 7:30am, vehicles will be directed to remote parking locations. After 7:30am, normal parking rates apply. Payment is required as you enter.
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EVENT DETAILS GEAR CHECK Gear Check will be open at 5:15am and will close promptly at 11:00am. • Located inside the Stadium, enter through Gate 0 • Only registered participants are permitted in the Gear Check Area. Your bib number must be clearly visible to security personnel at all times to gain access • ALL bags will be searched prior to entry into the Gear Check Area • Participants must use the 12x18in clear plastic bag and beaded luggage tie provided to you during Packet Pick-Up • Attach the Gear Check tag (the top tab of your race bib number) to the bag with the beaded luggage tie • Do not check any valuables as the event is not responsible for any lost or stolen items
RESTROOMS Participants and spectators have access to indoor restrooms at: • Waldron Parking Deck (1st level) • Mezzanine/100 level of the Stadium (accessed through Gates 4 and 6) Port-o-lets will be located outside of the Stadium: • East side of the Stadium between Gates 16 and 28 (adjacent to the Museum Campus Drive Start Corrals) • West side of the Stadium between Gates 15 and 27 (across from Gear Check exits) • South side of Waldron Drive (in the Orange/Green Corrals) Port-o-lets are also located on the course at each Aid Station.
FRIENDS & FAMILY/SPECTATORS Friends and family can watch their favorite 10 Mile runners from: • The viewing area south of the start line, adjacent to Museum Campus Drive • The Mezzanine/100 Level Stadium seating inside Soldier Field (entry at Gates 4 and 6) • Bag searches of all participants and spectators will also be conducted by security personnel at Gates 4 & 6 to gain access to the Spectator Area • Spectators will not be allowed in the Gear Check, Start Corral or on-field Finish Line areas After the race, meet your runner in the Runner Reunite area on the Southwest Lawn. Friends and family are welcome to join the participants at the 10 Mile Post-Race Tailgate on the Stadium Green.
KIDS BLITZ Kids Blitz Assembly: 6:45am – Enter at Gate 6 to Stadium Section 141/142 Kids Blitz Begins: 7:15am The Kids Blitz 50-yard Dash takes place on the field before the first 10 Mile finishers cross the Finish Line. Family, friends and spectators are invited to watch this event from the stands prior to the 10 Mile finishers entering the Stadium.
AMERICAN FAMILY INSURANCE RUNNER OASIS Did you forget any race day essentials? Stop at one of the three American Family Insurance Runner Oasis tents en route to the Stadium to pick-up some of those forgotten items. See Site Map on pages 16 and 17.
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EVENT DETAILS CORRAL STAGING The color of your bib corresponds to your assigned start corral entrance gate. Your bib number corresponds to the corral you are assigned to for the 10 Mile race start.
Museum Campus Drive Corrals Purple Bib Numbers Blue Bib Numbers
Corrals 1–3 4–8
Bib Numbers 1,000–3,999 4,000–8,999
Waldron Drive Start Corrals Orange Bib Numbers Green Bib Numbers
Corrals 9–12 13–18
Bib Numbers 9,000–12,999 13,000–18,999
Examples of corral placement: Bib Number 3,495 will be in the 3rd corral and in the Purple Start Corral on Museum Campus Drive. Bib Number 15,334 will be in the 15th corral and in the Green Start Corral on Waldron Drive.
Participants can move back (higher numbers) within their designated corral color, but they cannot move forward (lower numbers) or move to a different colored corral. For those who have qualified for the Elite Start Corral, you will receive separate instructions in your Bib Confirmation e-mail and when you pick-up your packet.
RACE START Those with Purple or Blue bib numbers must be in their assigned corrals by 6:45am, those with an Orange bib number must be in their assigned corrals by 7:15am and those with a Green bib number must be in their assigned corrals by 7:30am. The closure times of start corral will be strictly adhered to, if you miss entering your assigned start corral, you will be directed to a higher number corral and potentially to a different color start corral entrance gate. The start line will close once all participants from the Waldron Drive Corrals have crossed the Start Line. To ensure all runners’ safety, runners arriving late to the start area will not be allowed to participate. Spectators are not allowed in the corral areas. Please see Site Map on pages 16 and 17.
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EVENT DETAILS COURSE CLOSURE TIMING REQUIREMENT The course will remain open for 2.5 hours (approximately 15 minutes/mile) from the time the last group of runners has crossed the start line. Each participant’s bib number must be clearly visible on front of the torso at all times and is required for entrance into the Stadium for the on-field finish. Those participants who are unable to pass the 31st Street check point/entrance to Lake Shore Drive (approximately mile 1.5) by 8:40am will not be permitted to continue on the course and will be redirected back to the Stadium. Those participants who are unable to reach the turnaround point/exit from Lake Shore Drive (approximately mile 4.8) by 9:30am will be redirected to the adjacent lakefront path and permitted to continue from that point on the course back to the Stadium.
COURSE CLOCKS AND MILE MARKERS Course clocks will be located at each mile marker along the course as well as at the Start and Finish Lines. Timing mats will be located at the Start Line, Mile 5 and Finish Line. The finish time of any participant who does not register a Mile 5 split time is subject to review and possible disqualification from the event.
MEDICAL SUPPORT There are three medical support stations located in the Stadium: • On the field/Finish Line level • In the South Concourse (enter at Gate 6) • First Aid room (non-emergency) in the Runner Refresh area at Gate 17 In addition, there will be medical spotters and roving medical support team members in outdoor race site areas. If you are in need of medical attention at any time before, during or after the race, please look for personnel in red medical vests.
AID STATIONS There are 5 Aid Stations located along the 10 Mile course. Each Aid Station includes: Water, Gatorade Endurance Formula, port-o-lets and medical support. See the Course Map on pages 26 and 27 for more information.
LOST & FOUND Lost & Found will be located in the Solutions area in Gate 2 during the hours of 5:15am – 11am. Post-event, please contact Monterrey Security at 312-235-7000 for information on your lost or found item.
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EVENT DETAILS AFTER YOU FINISH ON THE 50 Please follow the direction of race officials and security personnel so that you don’t miss the following amenitites. Once you leave the on-field and Stadium areas, you will not be able to return. On the field: • Finisher medals presented by active military personnel • Bottled water • Medical personnel for immediate/emergency needs In the South Concourse of the Stadium: • Gatorade Endurance Formula • Medical personnel • Photo Opportunities • Gear Check retrieval between Gates 5 and 15 • Jewel-Osco Runner Refresh Tailgate Bag pick-up in the Bears Den between Gates 17-21 Outside the Stadium: • Port-o-Lets • Reunite with family and friends on the Southwest Lawn • 10 Mile Post-Race Tailgate
RUNNER REUNITE Avoid searching for your friends and family after the race, pre-determine a meeting location in the Runner Reunite area outside of the Stadium. See Site Map on pages 16 and 17. Alphabet signs corresponding to the first letter of your last name will be posted to ease the process. It is on the way from the Runner Exit of the Stadium to the 10 Mile Post-Race Tailgate.
10 MILE POST-RACE TAILGATE The Post-Race Tailgate will be held on the Stadium Green outside of Soldier Field immediately following the race from 8:30am–11:30am. The Post-Race Tailgate will feature live music, food options, and sponsor activations, including post-race ice & stretching. 10 Mile race participants (21 years or older) will receive a drink ticket attached to their bib number that can be redeemed for one (1) Goose Island 312 Urban Wheat Ale or 312 Urban Pale Ale. IDs will be checked at the beer serving stations. Be sure you have your ID with you before entering the beer service stations for easy and efficient service. Additional beer tickets as well as stadium concessions will be available for purchase during the Post-Race Tailgate.
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EVENT DETAILS TIMING UPDATES AND RESULTS Preliminary timing updates will be posted online at www.SoldierField10.com throughout the race. All race day timing updates and results are preliminary. Complete results will be posted after the race.
AWARDS Awards are presented to the top five male and top five female finishers overall. • First Place – $500, a personalized Nike Bears Jersey, one pair of Nike Shoes and an American Flag that has flown over Soldier Field • Second Place – $250 and one pair of Nike Shoes • Third Place – $125 and one pair of Nike Shoes • Fourth Place – $75 and one pair of Nike Shoes • Fifth Place – $50 and one pair of Nike Shoes In addition to the prizes listed above, the Top Five Finishers will be given a complimentary entry into the 2015 race. Age Division Awards Awards will be mailed to the top three male and female finishers in each age division once results are made final. Overall winners are not eligible to win age group awards. Age divisions are: 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 and over.
RACE PHOTOS MarathonFOTO will be on site to capture the events of the day and spectacular finishes on Soldier Field. For great participant photos, make sure your bib number is easily visible and SMILE! Participants will be notified via e-mail when pictures are available for viewing and purchase.
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COURSE MAP THE COURSE FEATURES INCLUDE FIVE STAFFED AID STATIONS.
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Approximate locations are: Mile 1.4............................Aid Station 1 Mile 3.3............................Aid Station 2 Mile 5.2............................Aid Station 3 Mile 7...............................Aid Station 4 Mile 8.7............................Aid Station 5
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EVENT ALERT SYSTEM The Event Alert System (EAS) communicates the status of course conditions to participants leading up to and on race day via e-mail updates, color coded signs, PA announcements and flags. Alert levels range from Low (green) to Moderate (yellow) to High (red) to Extreme (black) based primarily on weather conditions, as well as other factors. All participants should familiarize themselves with the Event Alert System prior to the race, remain alert for directions from race officials throughout the event and take precautions to prepare properly for varying weather conditions on race day. For more information about the Event Alert System, visit www.SoldierField10.com/event-details
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