Start: Saturday, May 1, 2010 @ 8:00 AM
step off at 0800! race day registration begins 630
Gold Star Families Park/SoldierField1420 S. Museum Campus Dr. chicago, IL
$30.00 until March 16th, $35.00 thereafter. $40.00 Race day. JUNIOR JOG $10.00
Wednesday, April 28, 2010 @ 8:00 PM PST
543 Chicago Police officers have made the ultimate sacrifice, giving their lives in the line and performance of duty. The Chicago Police Memorial Foundation is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing assistance to the families of our fallen heroes, as well as providing assistance to catastrophically injured officers. The event is held at Gold Star Families Park, which honors the brave men and women who dedicated their lives to the protection of the City of Chicago and its visitors.
The USATF sanctioned and certified (IL09035JW) chrono-timed 5k run course begins on Museum Campus Drive, heads north along the lakefront path, loops back on the harbor walk, and finishes at Gold Star Park. Digital clocks with mile splits will be posted at mile 1, 2, and the finish line. Water is provided on the course. Course map can be found online at: http://www.usatf.org/events/courses/maps/showMap.asp?courseID=IL09035JW
EARLY-BIRD: $30.00 online until midnight, March 15th. Fees increase to $35.00 on March 16th. Race day registration $40.00 (on-site, cash or check only!!) All adult registrants will receive a NIKE Technical Tee-shirt. Children’s shirts are cotton only! THERE WILL BE NO EXCHANGES OF T-SHIRTS. SHIRTS ARE SEX SPECIFIC. DOUBLECHECK YOUR SIZES PRIOR TO REGISTRATION. See Below for the NIKE sizing chart
Runners and walkers who register PRIOR TO APRIL 10, 2010 can request their fallen hero's name on their commemorative bib and run or walk in their memory. Any police agency's fallen officer's name can be placed on the bib. (Names subject to verification) Visit http://www.cpdmemorial.org/heroes/Memorial.aspx for a list of fallen heroes. THIS IS FREE!! (Additional commemorative bibs without numbers are available upon registration for $5 each).
Team Captains MUST register first and will create their team during the registration process. Team Members will register after the team captain has registered and created the team. Team members will then select their team name from the drop down box on the registration form. Team Challenges are encouraged, and prizes will be given for largest team, biggest fundraising team, more TBA!
All pre-registered participant will receive a 2009 R2R NIKE Technical tee at packet pickup. If your team wishes to create CUSTOM TEAM T-SHIRTS at an ADDITIONAL COST, visit our home page at www.cpdmemorial.org/run to contact Marathon Sportswear or Shirts Our Business for discounts and style ideas.
BRING IT! This is a new division for SWORN LAW ENFORCEMENT only. TEAMS must have 4 members and there is no limit to how many team members you can have. THE 4 fastest times from your team members will be pitted against opposing teams to see who truly is the FINEST!
A fundraising webpage is automatically created for everyone who registers online! Prizes for the top fundraisers, and incentive prizes for certain dollar levels achieved! Visit the fundraising link for more details! Whether you raise an extra $10.00 or $1,000.00, the Memorial Foundation is grateful for your efforts! (FUNDRAISING IS OPTIONAL)
Run To REmember is proud to be a part of the 2010 CARA RUNNER'S CHOICE SERIES. CARA members with a VALID AND ACTIVE membership ID# will receive a $5.00 discount on their entry fee. If you would like more information on joining the Chicago Area Runner's Association, please visit www.cararuns.org.THERE IS NO RACE DAY CARA DISCOUNT
Goodie bags and Technical T-shirts for all PRE-REGISTERED adult participants. Age-group awards. All children participating in the junior jog receive an award. Some of the best race refreshments ever will be provided post-race. DJ, Post-race massage, raffle and entertainment including Pipes and Drums of the Emerald Society, K9, Forensic, Helicopter, and Mounted Unit demos.
The Girl Scouts will be conducting an ACTIVITIES AREA FOR CHILDREN from 7:30 am until 9:30 AM. Parents who feel their child is not suited for the 3 mile walk or run may check their child into this area and pick them back up in time for the Junior Jog at 9:30. Take advantage of this opportunity to indulge yourself with a bit of "adult time!" All parents must register and sign a waiver for children that will be in the activities area.
Junior jog as well as the 5K walk is $10 for participants 12 and under. The junior jog will commence at 9:30, allowing for ample time for walkers to complete the course. The length of the jog is dependent on the size/ability of the child. ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST BE REGISTERED BY AN ADULT! NO EXCEPTIONS! ALL participants MUST WEAR their RACE BIB. Every child will receive an award/prize.
There will be unique awards for the top 3 male and female finishers in each age group. Age groups are as follows: 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.
Everyone that signs up ON-LINE will be entered into a SPECIAL raffle. The winners of this raffle will be chosen by a computer generated program after on-line registration closes. Winners will be posted in the awards tent on race day. WINNERS MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN! Past prizes included rooftop Cubs Tickets, Sox tickets, Spa days, Golf packages, $100.00 gift certificates to Gibson's, Stefani's and Topo Gigio.
Sorry, due to course limitations, there are NO rollerblades, skateboards, bikes or animals allowed on the course. THOSE WHO CHOOSE TO RUN WITH A BABY JOGGER MUST START AFTER ALL OTHER RUNNERS AND IN A SEPERATE CORRAL. This will be STRICTLY ENFORCED! Participants with infants MUST SIGN A WAIVER for them if the child is to accompany them on the course. NO EXCEPTIONS!!
Packet Pickup will be held at the Chicago Police Academy, 1300 w. Jackson from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on April 29th and 30th. COURTESY PARKING will be available!!! On FRIDAY APRIL 30th the academy will be conducting a Wellness Day, free to all P.O’s, retirees and Run To Remember participants. Come browse the booths, sample a class, or get a pre-race massage.
There will be FREE Run To Remember parking in the Waldron Deck. Please USE the 18th street exit off of both Northbound and Southbound LSD.
Results will be posted on www.cararuns.org as well as www.chicagoaa.com
Don't let the good times end after the race! Join us at STANLEYS 324 S. Racine for the after party. DJ, food, and drink specials to be announced soon! Courtesy parking will be available.
If you are unable to walk or run but would like to volunteer, please visit www.cpdmemorial.org/run,download, and e-mail us a volunteer form.
Run To Remember does not offer refunds for ANY reason. Please make sure you can attend on Saturday, May 01, 2010 prior to registration. If for some reason you need to withdraw, your packet will be available at pick-up.
Ready for a challenge? Join the Chicago Police Running Club's Marathon or Half-marathon Training team! We accept runners and walkers of ALL levels. Check out the website for details on how to join, or e-mail teamcpd1@gmail.com
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