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Stadium Blanket
New in 2011! 10 Mile participants will receive an official Fleet Feet Sports Soldier Field 10 Mile Stadium Blanket upon finishing the race!


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

Event Details
 

Date
Saturday, May 28, 2011

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 lakefront path. Participants run through Soldier Field with a spectacular finish on the 50-yard Line in the center of the field.

Race activities will include the presentation of the American Flag by a Color Guard followed by a moment of silence and a special thank you to all who serve and have served in our armed forces.

After the run, celebrate with your friends and family at the post-race festival!

The Fleet Feet Sports Soldier Field 10 Mile was selected to be part of CARA’s 2011 competitive circuit of races, named the RUNNERS’ CHOICE CIRCUIT.  Click here to learn more.

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

Event Schedule
Kids Blitz | 7:15am assembly
10 Mile Race | 7:30am start
Hut-Hut Hike | 8am start

Start Location
Soldier Field (1410 S. Museum Campus Drive)

Entry Limit
The 10 Mile Race is limited to a maximum of 15,000 entrants and the Kids Blitz is limited to a maximum of 200 entrants. Registration will close once the limits have been reached. The Kids Blitz has reach the maxiumum number of entrants and is now closed.

Course Safety, Event Rules and Guidelines
To ensure everyone's safe enjoyment of these events, please adhere to the following: no dogs, bicycles, strollers, baby joggers, roller skates, in-line skates or unauthorized wheeled vehicles will be permitted on the 10 mile course. Click here to review the complete event rules and guidelines.

Start Line Corrals
The 10 Mile Race features a multiple corral start. Seeded Corrals are open to participants who run 9:30 mile pace or faster and submit proof of past performance. The Open Corral is for all paces and participants must submit an estimated pace per mile at the time of registration. All corrals will have pace-per-mile markers to assist participants in positioning themselves.

Click here for a diagram of the corral start.

The intent of the corral start system is to ensure a positive race experience and provide all participants the same opportunity for a quick, smooth and safe start and sufficient room to run along the course.

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.

The deadline for applications for Seeded Corrals has passed (4/22/11) and are no longer being accepted. Access to Seeded Corrals is limited and not guaranteed. Email entry@SoldierField10.com with questions.

In-Store Packet Pick Up
We strongly encourage participants to pick up their race packets prior to race day.

Packet pick up will take place on the following days:

Date Time Location / Address
MON 5/23 10am - 8pm Fleet Feet Sports - Piper's Alley
1620 N. Wells St., Chicago
TUES 5/24 10am - 8pm Fleet Feet Sports - Piper's Alley
1620 N. Wells St., Chicago
WED 5/25 10am - 8pm Fleet Feet Sports - Piper's Alley
1620 N. Wells St., Chicago
THU 5/26 10am - 8pm Fleet Feet Sports - Piper's Alley
1620 N. Wells St., Chicago
FRI 5/27 10am - 8pm Fleet Feet Sports - Piper's Alley
1620 N. Wells St., Chicago
 

Race Day Packet Pick Up
Race Site: 5:30am - 7am

Race Shirt, Goody Bag and More

Each participant will receive an official event shirt and goody bag. 10 Mile Run participants will receive an adidas CLIMALITE© Tech Tee (short sleeve). Kids Blitz participants will receive a cotton t-shirt. 10 Mile Run finishers will receive a medal and official stadium blanket.

Stadium Blankets
Each 10 Mile finisher should pick up his/her Stadium Blanket after the race at one of the two Stadium Blanket pick up points on the Southwest Lawn and East Lawn. Click here to see the Start/Finish Area map. Participants must turn in the "Blanket" tag on his/her bib number to receive the Stadium Blanket.

Not able to make it to the race? You may pick up your Stadium Blanket at Fleet Feet Sports - Piper's Alley or Fleet Feet Sports - Lincoln Square beginning Saturday, May 28th. You MUST have your bib number with the "Blanket" tag in order to pick up your blanket. Sorry, no exceptions.

Post-Race Party
Stay after the race for a post-race party where there will be great food, sponsor booths and live music, by Chicago's "Final Say".

Top Finisher Awards (Male and Female)
Awards are presented to the top five male and top five female finishers overall.

First Place $500 American Flag that has flown over Soldier Field
Second Place $250  
Third Place $125  
Fourth Place $75  
Fifth Place $50  


Age Division Awards
Awards will be given to the top three male and female finishers in each age division. 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.


Directions, Parking and Transportation
Participants and spectators can exit Lake Shore Drive at 18th Street or McFetridgeDrive and park in the North Garage, South Lot, or Waldron Garage. Entrances are marked on the map (at left). Follow the direction of parking officials.

The Waldron Garage opens at 3:30am. The North Garage and South Lot open at 5:00am.

Parking is complimentary until 7:00am or once the lots are full. After 7:00am, normal parking rates apply. Cash payment is required as you enter.

Click here for transportation and parking information.

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.



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