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About the Event

The Fleet Feet Sports Soldier Field 10 Mile starts outside of Soldier Field, and travels along the southern portion of Chicago's beautiful lakefront. Participants run through Soldier Field with a spectacular finish on the 50-yard Line in the center of the field.

The Kids Blitz gives kids ages 5 – 12 years old a chance to run down Soldier Field creating childhood memories that will last a lifetime!

The Hut-Hut Hike is a variable distance walk around Soldier Field and Chicago's beautiful museum campus. Routes give participants an opportunity to explore one of Chicago's most historic and scenic lakefront parks.

Post-Race Party

After the run, celebrate with your friends and family at the post-race party where there will be great food, sponsor booths and live music.

Event Features:

• Participant Shirt - gender specific technical shirt for 10 Mile Race participants, cotton t-shirt for Hut-Hut Hike and Kids Blitz participants
• 2012 Commemorative Stadium Blanket distributed after the finish to 10 Mile Race participants – photo coming soon
• Personalized Bib Number for 10 Mile Race participants (must register by April 15, 2012)
• Finishers Medal (10 Mile Race and Kids Blitz participants)
• Post Race Runner Refresh bag
• Post-Race Party

 

Start Line Positions

The 10 Mile Race features a multiple wave start designed to ensure a positive race experience and provide all participants the same opportunity for a smooth and safe start with sufficient room to run along the course. Participants select expected race pace/finish time during registration to assist with start line assignments. There may be multiple waves assigned to a pace.

As a reminder, your official time does not begin until you cross the start line. The timing system provides each participant with an accurate time from the start to finish lines.

Runners expecting to finish in under 1:00:30 (men) or 1:10:00 (women) may apply to the Elite Start Area. See standards below and submit qualifying race results to Info@SoldierField10.com

Women’s standards for consideration for access to the Elite Start Area:

10k 41:45
15k 1:04:45
10m 1:10:00
13.1 1:33:00
26.2 3:16:00

Men’s standards for consideration for access to the Elite Start Area:

10k 36:00
15k 56:00
10m 1:00:30
13.1 1:20:00
26.2 2:50:00

Pace Teams

Chicago Endurance Sports will provide pacers for a large variety of pace times.

The pace teams provide even splits and fun camaraderie with other runners striving to reach similar goals. These teams are perfect for a wide range of runners, for those finishing their first 10 mile race, to those who are looking for a new PR. More information will be available as the event date approaches.

Volunteers

If you would like to volunteer please email GRogalla@FleetFeetChicago.com.