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**Update: Wednesday, May 31, 2017**
2017 Dim Sum & Then Some: The Uptown 5k
*Thanks for your interest in running in the inaugural Dim Sum & Then Some, the Uptown 5K!
We’re already at our limit of 350 timed runners (with timing chips on the bibs), but registration remains open for runners or walkers who want to participate as a Fun Run, with no timing chips. You’ll still get to run or walk the race, and get awesome Furama dim sum, along with boba tea shots at the finish line, but you won’t be able to have an “official” time (although we’ll have a clock at the start and finish line) nor a t-shirt. In any event, you’re also supporting a great non-profit organization that helps immigrants, refugees, and low-income people in the Chicago community.*
Join the Chinese Mutual Aid Association (CMAA) this June for the first ever “Dim Sum & Then Some: The Uptown 5k!” This isn’t your typical run, get a shirt, and go home type of race. The Dim Sum & Then Some is Uptown’s 5k and Chicago’s only race where runners are treated with Dim Sum after the run!
Swarms of runners will descend upon one of Chicago’s most ethnically diverse neighborhoods-Uptown. Renowned for its historical theaters, unique music scene and Asian influence, runners will enjoy a fun route that not only highlights the neighborhood but also Chicago’s scenic lakefront path.
And what better way to cap off a run through Uptown than by eating some Dim Sum?! Each runner will be given their own Dim Sum box compliments of one of Uptown's famous restaurants, Furama. Additional free goodies will be given on race day!
2017 Race Highlights:
Each timed runner will receive a dri-fit technical running shirt
The Dim Sum & Then Some is the only 5k race that runs through the neighborhood of Uptown
Runners will be cheered on with entertainment throughout the race course, including CMAA’s Lion dancers
Every registered runner will receive a dim sum box compliments of Furama restaurant (Dim Sum items subject to change)
Other free goodies courtesy of local Uptown businesses
2017 REGISTRATION DEADLINES
Registration fee: $40
Registration Type Dates Price
Timed- Regular 4/1- 5/30 $40
Untiimed-Race Day 5/31-6/3 $30
*Participants who register as untimed runners will not receive a shirt
Awards
Top 3 male and top 3 female finishers will receive awards. The top 3 male masters and top 3 female masters will also receive awards.
Event details and schedule
RACE START TIME
8:00am on June 3rd in Buttercup Park
PACKET PICK-UP For TIMED RUNNERS
Packet pick-up will be held at Furama Restaurant located on:
4936 N. Broadway
Chicago, IL 60640
Times and Dates: Friday June 2nd 11am-8pm
PACKET PICK-UP For UNTIMED RUNNERS
Saturday, June 3 2017
Buttercup Park
4901 N. Sheridan
Chicago, IL 60640
Time: 6:15am-to 7:45am (strictly enforced)
RACE DAY PACKET PICK-UP
Saturday, June 3 2017
Buttercup Park
4901 N. Sheridan
Chicago, IL 60640
Time: 6:15am-to 7:45am (strictly enforced)
TRANSPORTATION TO THE RACE
We strongly encourage the use of public transportation on race day as street parking is limited. The race site is very accessible through the use of CTA.
Train: Please take the Red Line and get off on Argyle or Lawrence. Proceed to head east toward Buttercup Park. Buttercup Park is located on the northeast corner of Sheridan and Ainslie.
Bus: The 151 bus will leave you directly at Buttercup Park. Please visit: http://www.transitchicago.com/ for the most up to date bus information.
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