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!
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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 |
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| 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 |
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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 |
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| Third Place |
$125 |
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| Fourth Place |
$75 |
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| Fifth Place |
$50 |
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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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