Event Details

Date May 24, 2008 About the Event The Fleet Feet Sports Soldier Field 10 Mile presented by adidas starts outside of Soldier Field, runs through Chicago's beautiful Southside, then heads north along the lakefront path. Participants run through Soldier Field with a spectacular finish on the field. The 2 Mile Fitness Walk takes place on the grounds surrounding Soldier Field and the Kids Sprint (ages 5 - 12) runs right down the field creating childhood memories that will last a lifetime. After the run or walk celebrate with your friends and family at the Dominick's 10 Mile Tailgate! Click here for additional participant information. (PDF) Event Schedule 10 Mile Race | 7:30am Start 2 Mile Fitness Walk | 7:40am Start Kids Sprint | 7:15am Assembly* *parent or guardian must be present Start Location East Lawn of Soldier Field (1410 S. Museum Campus Drive) Chicago, IL 60605 Entry Limit The 10 Mile Race is limited to a maximum of 7500 entrants and the Kids Sprint is limited to a maximum of 200 entrants. Registration for these events will close once the limit has been reached. In Store Packet Pick-up and 2 Mile Walk Registration Packet pick-up is available at the Piper's Alley Fleet Feet Sports location on the following days: Date Time Location / Address Phone WED, 5/21 10am - 8pm Pipers Alley 1620 N. Wells St., Chicago 312.587.3338 THU, 5/22 10am - 8pm Pipers Alley 1620 N. Wells St., Chicago 312.587.3338 FRI, 5/23 10am - 8pm Pipers Alley 1620 N. Wells St., Chicago 312.587.3338

Race Day Packet Pick-up
Race Site: 6am - 7am

T- Shirt and Goody Bag
Each participant will receive an official event shirt and goody bag. 10 Mile Run and 2 Mile Walk participants will receive an adidas ClimaCool Tech Tee. Kids Sprint participants will receive an adidas t-shirt.

Race Day Photos
FotoJack.com will be on site to capture the events of the day. Click here to view photos from the 2007 event.

Kids Sprint
The Kids Sprint (100 yard dash, ages 5 - 12) takes place on Soldier Field creating childhood memories that will last a lifetime. A parent or guardian must accompany each child during assembly and be present throughout the event. Please note, parents and guardians are not allowed on the field but have the opportunity to watch the sprint from a special parents' section inside the stadium.

Post Race Festival
Stay after the race for the Dominick's 10 Mile Tailgate in the concourse of Soldier Field where there will be great food, interactive sponsor booths to visit and music.

Top Finisher Awards (Male and Female)
Awards will be given to the top three men overall and the top three women overall.

Age Division Awards
There will also be awards for the top three male and female age group winners in 5 year increments. Overall winners are not included in age group award categories.

Age group divisions 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.

Parking and Directions
Click here for a transportation and parking information. (PDF)

Help us reduce our carbon footprint! Fleet Feet Sports highly recommends carpooling, using public transportation, or riding your bicycle to the event.

To determine the best route to travel via public transportation, please visit the CTA's trip planner (http://tripsweb.rtachicago.com/).

Bicycle parking will be available at the race site.

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

Race Participant
Photo: Kim Kowalski FotoJack.com