ATHLETE GUIDE. September 21-23, 2018

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1 ATHLETE GUIDE September 21-23, 2018

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS WELCOME 2 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 5 EXPO INFORMATION 6 EXHIBITOR LIST 9 EXPO MAP 10 RACE DAY LOGISTICS 11 VIP PROGRAM 13 GENERAL RACE INFORMATION 14 COURSE MAPS 18 COURSE DETAILS 21 FINISH FESTIVAL 22 FAQS 25 CHICAGOLAND HALF MARATHON SERIES 27 USATF ILLINOIS ASSOC. CHAMPIONSHIP MEDIA CONTACT Those requesting offi cial statements, media-related access to the venues or have general event related questions, please contact: Cindy Hamilton, PR Liaison, cindy@kickstandcomms.com. 2

3 Welcome to the 22nd Annual Chicago Half Marathon weekend! We have an incredible event in store for you as we welcome nearly 12,000 runners from 49 states and 47 countries to the greatest sports city on Earth! To ensure your experience is top notch, please take a few minutes to read through the information within this Athlete Guide. We are proud to offer you one of the fl attest and most scenic road races around. The Chicago Half Marathon Course starts and fi nishes within Jackson Park, a historic, 500 acre parkland located seven miles south of the downtown Loop. 125 years ago, this very unique venue once hosted one of the world s most heavily-attended events. In 1893, the Columbian Exposition welcomed more than 27 million attendees over six months. Today, only two structures remain as symbols of the historic event: the original Fine Arts Palace and a replica of the Statue of the Republic (at left). Both are Chicago icons, and both play integral parts of our Start and Finish line respectively. Just wait until you see the Finisher Medals! We want to extend a very special Thank You to the City of Chicago, especially Alderman Leslie Hairston of the 5th Ward. More so, we extend heartfelt appreciation to more than 1,000 resident volunteers who will be out there to support your efforts and to celebrate your dedication. This race would not be possible without them. Please take a moment to thank them throughout the weekend. You all deserve tremendous credit for everything that has led up to this day. Remember to enjoy the moment and take it all in. It is an honor to have you at our race, and hope you all have a successful and safe weekend. Cheers to an amazing weekend, Your local Chicago Half Marathon Staff: Julie Coleman Race Director Yasamin Sabeti Athlete Services Manager Gloria Aguilera Event Operations Support Steve Bingham Site Operations Jennifer Nelson Volunteer Coordinator Carli Smolen Expo Manager Jim Furuya Expo Operations Nikki Kim VIP Coordinator Quinn Cooper Athlete Services Dan Lakin Sr. Brand Marketing Manager - Run Hootie Hutmacher Sr. Brand Marketing Manager - Tri David Rosenbrock Marketing - Charity/Team Coordinator Justin Dela Cruz Marketing - Corp Team/Run Crew Coordinator Maxwell Kuzara Athlete Services/Marketing - Elite Coordinator Mackenzie Neel Partnership Activation Larry Brittan Director, Sponsor & Partnership Marketing Tim Brazel Director Corporate Partnership Marketing Matt Rapaport Director Partnership Marketing 2

4 THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS The Chicago Half Marathon & 5K presented by MY FIT KEY is a signature event produced by Life Time. Presenting Sponsor Corporate Sponsors FREE RACE PHOTOS FREE race photos provided by Athlinks. Photos will appear alongside your results found within the Athlinks App or at ChicagoHalfMarathon.com 3

5 MAY 19, 2019 Awaken the Spring with the Chicago Spring Half Marathon & 10K. Just steps away from Chicago s Lake Michigan waterfront; enjoy the intimate urban venue and gorgeious lakefront course. Every participant is treated to a gourmet hot breakfast CHICAGOSPRINGHALF.COM SEP. 29, 2019 Don t miss Chicago s historic half marathon featuring a flat, Lake Shore Drive. Complimentary shuttle included, a HUGE finisher medal worthy of Chicago s big shoulders. And top it off with an epic post race party CHICAGOHALFMARATHON.COM 2 GREAT RACES, ONE AMAZING CITY Take on the 26.2 Challenge: Complete both races with the Chicagoland Half Marathon Series, Chicago Spring Half Marathon and Chicago Half Marathon, to receive the 26.2 Challenge Finisher s Medal.

6 OFFICIAL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 12:00 p.m. Healthy Way of Life Expo Packet Pick Up Roosevelt Collection W. Roosevelt Road. (See Expo Schedule for shake out run and other activities) 7:00 p.m. Healthy Way of Life Expo Closes SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 ATHLETE TRACKING Details Coming Soon 10:00 a.m. Healthy Way of Life Expo Packet Pick Up Roosevelt Collection W. Roosevelt Road 5:00 p.m. Healthy Way of Life Expo Closes SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 4:45 a.m. Shuttles begin to depart from Millennium Park and the Belmont L Station 5:00 a.m. Gear Check & Will Call open 5:00 a.m. Last shuttles depart from Millennium Park and the Belmont (Brown/Red Lin) L Station 6:00 a.m. Lake Shore Drive closes (between 31st and 67th Streets) 6:45 a.m. Half Marathon corrals close 6:45 a.m. Wheelchair/AWD Start (Half Marathon) 7:00 a.m. Chicago Half Marathon Start 7:35 a.m. Wheelchair/AWD Start (5K) 7:45 a.m. Life Time 5K Start 8:00 a.m. Finish Festival begins at Jackson Park 8:45 a.m. Awards Ceremony 9:30 a.m. Shuttle begin return trips to Jackson Park to Millennium Park & Belmont L Station 11:30 a.m. Finish Line Closes 12:00 p.m. Finish Festival and Gear Check Close 5

7 HEALTHY WAY OF LIFE EXPO EXPO PARKING Parking at the Healthy Way of Life Expo is available within the Roosevelt Collection parking garage. Parking on Level P2 and P3 is free for the fi rst 2 hours with validation from Fleet Feet Sports - South Loop. Location Healthy Way of Life Expo Roosevelt Collection 150 W. Roosevelt Road Chicago, Illinois Friday, September 21 12:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Saturday, September 22 10:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Packet Pick Up IMPORTANT` Participants must complete the medical information on the back of the bib - which must be worn at all times furing the event on front of the torso All participants must pick up their race bib during one of the Packet Pick Up times above, unless they purchased the Race Day Will Call option for $30. Participants must bring a photo ID to the pick-up location to retrieve their race bib. Participants may pick up on behalf of others by presenting a copy of the participant s photo ID and/or confi rmation . NOTE: There is NO Race Day Packet Pick Up. Please plan accordingly. During Packet Pick Up, participants receive a race bib with timing chip attached, race shirt, safety pins and a clear plastic Gear Check bag. All participants must fi ll-in the emergency medical information on the back of the bib prior to Race Day. The clear plastic bag is required for those who plan to utilize Gear Check at the venue. Participants will receive the shirt size they selected during registration. Those who wish to exchange shirt sizes may do so at the Results Tent on Race Day, subject to available sizes. Bib Look Up Athletes received their bib assignment and corral placement via on Monday, September 17. Alternatively bib numbers may be searched online at ChicagoHalfMarathon.com or at the bib lookup kiosk located in the Packet Pick Up location. 6

8 Healthy Way of Life Expo Schedule **NEW IN 2018** We are excited to introduce you to new programming at this year s Healthy Way of Life Expo. Each activity/fi tness demonstration will be held on the Expo stage and is complimentary, however we ask that you reserve your spot by RSVP. To RSVP for one of the below activities, please visit: LAGUNITAS SHAKEOUT RUN Join in a 3 mile shake out run from Roosevelt Collection. Meet at the Expo stage in the Roosevelt Collection courtyard. Gear Check will be provided at Fleet Feet Sports. This coach-led fun run is designed to loosen your legs, and join in some comraderie. We ll fi nish up with complimentary Lagunitas at Fleet Feet Sports. All ages are welcome, but must be 21 years of age or older for beer. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 12:00 p.m. Healthy Way of Life Expo Packet Pick Up Open 12:00 p.m. Yoga for Runners - Yoga Squad 3:00 p.m. Shred by Shred415 5:30 p.m. Lagunitas Shake Out Run SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 10:00 a.m. Healthy Way of Life Expo Packet Pick Up Open 11:00 a.m. Shred by Shred 415 1:00 p.m. Yoga for Runners - Yoga Squad 2:30 p.m. Mit Boxing by Title Boxing Yoga: Join Yoga Squad for an all-levels pre-run yoga class that will gear you up for the big race. *Please bring your own mat or towel Shred415: Meet us at the Healthy Way of Life Expo on September 21 and September 22 for a 30-minute instructor-led cardio & strength training workout. Our workouts are designed to target multiple muscle groups for an effi cient and effective total body workout. The workout will include strength training and the cardio bursts you need to shred your body. Modifi cations are always offered, so you can be sure you re getting the right workout for YOUR body. Title Boxing: Class will be a combination of boot camp mixed with boxing gloves and mitts, fi nished off with a core section. Its a HIIT class that mixes body weight conditioning and agility with boxing fundamentals. 7

9 NO ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS WITH A LIGHTER TASTE Endurance athletes take things farther. Gatorade Endurance Formula is designed for the specific demands of endurance athletes. On course at over 300 races. AVAILABLE IN LEMON-LIME, ORANGE AND CHERRY SOLD EXCLUSIVELY AT RUN, BIKE, AND TRI SHOPS ONLINE AT GATORADEENDURANCE.COM Gatorade Endurance Formula has nearly twice the sodium (300mg) and more than triple the potassium (140mg) of regular Gatorade to help meet endurance athletes needs S-VC, Inc. GATORADE ENDURANCE and G DESIGN are registered trademarks of S-VC, Inc.

10 EXHIBITOR LIST as of 9/17/18 MY FIT KEY 100 Offi cial Race Merchandise 101 Auria 103 Just BARE 104 National Running Center 107 CES Pace Team 202 Team 2 End Aids 203 Race Guards 204 Kill Cliff 205 RAM Racing 206 EPIC Bar 207 Chicago Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics 208 Optimum Nutrition 209 SPIbelt 210 University Village Chiropractic 301 National Running Center 302 Race Day Transportation 303 UCAN 304 BFF PRO Electric Foam Roller 305 Black Toe Running 306 Nuun 307 Mavi Bandz 400 HiBall 401 Lasik Plus 402 JiMMY Bar 403 SheFit 404 HAVAS Formula 405 ChiroOne 406 RXBAR 407 First to the Finish 500 9

11 HEALTHY WAY OF LIFE EXPO PARKING EXPO PARKING LEVEL P2 AND P3 20 x20 20 x x20 **AVOID TRAFFIC AND ENTER FROM WELLS STREET** FTTF Fence Generator Parking 20 The Container Store Loading Zone Theater Barricade Barricade 20 EXPO PARKING LEVEL P2 & P3 EXPO PARKING EXIT / ENTRANCE WELLS STREET NG NO WA DI ING STAN NO PARK ITING NO PARKING STANDING NO WAITING EXPO Stage 20 x20 20 x Loading Dock (below) Packet Pickup Race Day Shuttle PARKING EXIT P3 Shirts and Bags Beer Wristband Bridgepor Coffee Volunteer & Exhibitor Check In Parking Validation Validation To trains Loading Dock (below) 10

12 RACE DAY LOGISTICS Race Location Jackson Park 6300 South Cornell Ave (Cornell Ave. at Hayes Dr.) Chicago, Illinois The Race Venue is located in Jackson Park, set in Chicago s historic south side. Because the race starts approximately 7.5 miles from downtown Chicago, participants are encouraged to have a plan in place for getting to the venue. Gear Check and Will Call open at 5:00 a.m. Half marathon corrals will close at 6:45 a.m., followed by the Race start at 7:00 a.m. on Cornell Avenue just north of Hayes Drive. Depending on logistics, participants should plan adequate time to check gear, locate their corrals, fi nd friends, etc. Race Day Transportation Options TAKE THE TRAIN FOR $8 Looking for the fastest (and cheapest) route to Jackson Park? Consider taking the Metra Electric Line from Millennium Station. See schedule at the right. NEW: Purchase your ticket at the at the Metra Station ticket window or on the Ventra App. METRA Rail - METRA Electric Line Additional Metra Rail train service has been added to Metra s Electric Line, which departs Millennium Station (at Randolph and Michigan Ave) and arrives at 63rd Street Station - less than 1/4 mile from the Race Venue. You have the option of a one-way ticket or purchase a $10 Weekend Pass, which is good for the whole weekend. Visit metrarail.com to purchase tickets and to confi rm schedules. Current Race Day train options include: Trains TO Race: Depart Millennium Station Arrive 63rd St. Station # :40 a.m. 4:58 a.m.* # 803 6:10 a.m. 6:28 a.m.* # :40 a.m. 6:58 a.m.* (5K only) *Denotes fl ag stops which means passengers must notify conductor for this stop Trains FROM Race: Depart 63rd St. Station Arrive Millennium Station # :57 a.m. 10:16 a.m.* # :27 a.m. 10:49 a.m.* # :57 a.m. 12:16 p.m.* # :27 p.m. 12:49 p.m.* *Denotes fl ag stops which means passengers on platform must be visible to engineer 11

13 Ride Your Bike Dedicated, unsecured bike parking will be available in the Finish Festival area in Jackson Park. Look for bike parking racks on the tennis courts near the southeast corner of Cornell Ave and Hayes Dr. Please plan to lock-up your bike while you participate. The event is not responsible for loss, theft or damages. Complimentary Shuttle Service Athletes who opted into the shuttle bus during registration: Your shuttle ticket is printed on your race bib confi rming your shuttle reservation, using letter-coded tabs (or atop spectator tickets) to indicate specifi c pick-up/drop-off locations and times: Millennium Park: Corner of Randolph & Michigan Ave CTA Belmont L Station: 950 West Belmont Ave Millennium tabs Belmont tabs Shuttles will depart at 4:45 a.m. Only those athlets presenting relevant shuttle bus location bib tabs or spectators with printed tickets will be permitted to board. Please, DO NOT be late as the buses must depart on time! All buses will arrive at Jackson Park no later than 6:15 a.m. Shuttles will begin returning to both locations at 9:30 a.m. The last shuttle back from the Finish Festival will depart at approximately 12:00 p.m. You will need your bib tab or spectator ticket to board the returning shuttle (Do not remove from bib). Spectator Shuttle Tickets Please make sure to go to the Shuttle Tent at the Expo to purchase spectator tickets. If you did not elect for the complimentary shuttle service during your registration, tickets are still available at the Shuttle Tent on a fi rst come, fi rst serve basis. Driving/Parking We highly encourage use of public transportation as parking is limited near Jackson Park. The most popular parking location includes the 1,200 spaces in the Museum of Science & Industry garage which opens at 5:00 a.m. Limited street parking is available along the Midway Plaisance. If you drive, plan to arrive early. The event is not responsible for those who drive and do not make the start of the race. NOTE: The public lots at Hayes and Lake Shore Drive are NOT available to participants or spectators. 12

14 Parking and Street Closures: No Parking Zones along the course will be enforced beginning at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 22. Please look for No Parking signs in your area for full details. Street closures along the route will occur between 3:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. City streets will re-open promptly as the fi nal runners pass through (at a 16-minute mile pace). Chicago Police will be responsible for closing and reopening streets. Please follow their instructions when approaching the course. Towing of vehicles along posted No Parking zones will be enforced beginning at 1:00 a.m. on Sunday, September 23. For inquiries about towed vehicles, call 311. Driving Directions: From the North: Lake Shore Drive will close at 31st Street at 6:00 a.m. If accessing Lake Shore prior to 6:00 a.m., exit at 57th Street to proceed to parking garages and street meters. Those accessing Lake Shore after 6:00 a.m. will need to exit at 31st Street, proceed westbound to King Dr. and south to 55th Street. From the Dan Ryan, take Garfi eld Blvd exit to Midway Plaisance From the Skyway, take Stony Island Exit to Midway Plaisance VIP PROGRAM Participants who ordered VIP Program perks will receive their VIP parking pass and wristband within their race packet upon retrieval at the Healthy Way of Life Expo. VIP wristbands are provided for quick and easy entry into the VIP Hospitality area at the Finish Festival. VIP Gear Check is located inside the VIP Hospitality area. Please ensure all items are placed in the provided Gear Check bag and the tag from your bib is safely secured for easy drop-off. Bagels and coffee will be provided in the VIP Hospitality area starting at 5:00 a.m. A hot breakfast buffet will be available following the race at 7:30 a.m. Race day portable restrooms will be available within the VIP Hospitality area. Those 21 & over who plan to have alcoholic beverages should visit the Beer Wristband kiosk at the Expo to avoid lines on race morning. An additional ID check will be available at the race. 13

15 GENERAL RACE INFORMATION Both the Half Marathon and 5K races will be fully supported with Aid Stations, Course Marshals, a network of EMS resources and Radio Operators both along the course and at the Start and Finish. Specifi cally, the event will provide the following: Start Corrals All Half Marathon runners have been assigned into a corral based on their estimated fi nish time, as indicated on the participant bib. View the Course Map (p. 15) for locations of Gear Check, portable toilets, water, etc. Half Marathon participants must line-up at the Start according to their specifi c start corral, identifi ed as the letter before your participant number on the runner bib. Participants may move back (to slower corrals) in order to start with others, but may not move forward. The Half Marathon will begin with continuous, rolling waves. Wheelchairs will begin at 6:45 a.m. The fi rst runners (Corral A ) will start at 7:00 a.m. The fi nal Half Marathon runners (Corral N ) will cross the Start Line by 7:15 a.m. NOTE: All Half Marathoners will clear the Start Line by 7:15 a.m., when the 16-minute per mile pace (the maximum pace allowed) countdown begins. Half Marathon participants who arrive after 7:15 a.m. will not be allowed to proceed on course. Late half marathoners will have to participate in the 5K race. DON T BE LATE! Half Marathon corrals close at 6:45 a.m., and the Hayes Drive crosswalk (at Cornell) closes at 6:55 a.m. If you arrive late, you will need to wait until after the 7:00 a.m. Start to access the corral area. The 5K will begin with a wheelchair start at 7:35 a.m., followed by the fi rst runners at 7:45 a.m. using a self-seeding system. Pace signs will be set up prior to the 5K start to group runners of similar pace. Gear Check Gear Check is located within the Finish Festival, located along Hayes Dr. The tent will be placed across the fi eld from the stage on the SE corner of Hayes/Cornell. NOTE: All baggage must be inside the CLEAR PLASTIC BAG provided at Packet Pick Up. Baggage will not be accepted if items are not properly stored inside the bag. Personal bags or backpacks may not be placed directly in the clear bags. Participants must remove all contents from their backpack, place them inside the clear bag, then place the backpack in the clear bag. All items must be visible. Gear should be dropped-off prior to entering the Start Corrals. Additional clear bags will be available on race morning. Place all items inside the clear plastic bag, close and secure your bag affi xing the Gear Check label from the race bib to the 14

16 GEAR CHECK NOTE To expedite gear check; make certain to secure your bag and affi x your Gear Check tab from your race bib, using the beaded tie in your goody bag, so the tab is visible to the Gear Check staff. bag. Participants must have a race bib to use Gear Check. Only give items to volunteers working at Gear Check. Arrive early to check bags, as Gear Check will close fi ve minutes before Race Start. Life Time is not responsible for any lost or stolen items. After the race, items must be picked up from the same location before Gear Check closes at 12:00 p.m. Unclaimed items will be donated to charity. All bags are subject to search and siezure by the Chicago Police, event security and Race Offi cials. Medical Support Medical assistance will be available at numerous Aid Stations along the route, along with a Medical facility located at the Finish Line. Participants requiring medical assistance may be transported to one of the nearby hospitals, and will be billed by the hospital and ambulance provider. Participants must give on-scene medical personnel the freedom to determine which facility will be utilized. IMPORTANT! Each participant must complete the medical information form on the back of their bib. Please take time to fi ll out your medical information and provide emergency contact information. This makes your information available to health care professionals in the event you are unable to communicate with them. Mobile medical responders will also be stationed throughout the course, including the Race Guards - a unique set of race volunteers whose sole purpose is to keep an eye out for participants who may need assistance along the course. Race Guards provide supplementary medical support to the existing race medical plan for an added level of athlete safety by running along side the participants. They will patrol the course, help out where necessary and are easily identifi able with red Medical bibs. Safety is our top priority so be on the look out and say hello as you pass them! Aid Stations Pre-race water will be located on the southeast corner of Hayes & Cornell near the Start Corrals. Water and Gatorade Endurance will be provided along 10 Course Aid Stations. Aid Stations will be located at the following locations: Mile 2.2, Mile 3.25, Mile 5.2, Mile 6.3, Mile 7.5, Mile 8.7, Mile 9.8, Mile 11, Mile 11.8, Mile 12.6 and the Finish Line. Gatorade Endurance Gels will be provided at Aid Station F. Water and Gatorade Endurance will be available at the Finish Line. Portable toilets will be included at each of the Aid Stations listed above, as well as throughout the Start, Finish and Finish Festival areas. 15

17 Mile Markers and Split Times Each mile marker will have a large display clock indicating the elapsed time of the event. These display clocks will show the time from the offi cial start of the race (elapsed time), not an individual s chip time. GATORADE ENDURANCE Lemon-Lime Gatorade Endurance Formula will be available on course at all aid stations. Endurance Formula has nearly two times the sodium and three times the potassium of traditional Gatorade. Newly reformulated, it contains no artifi cial fl avors or sweeteners and has a new, lighter fl avor. Pace Team Chicago Endurance Sports will provide pace groups for the following fi nishing times: 1:30, 1:40, 1:45, 1:50, 2:00, 2:10, 2:20, 2:30, 2:45, 3:00. Participants do not need to sign up for a pace group in advance, they can simply join the group the day of. They will be carrying signs with the fi nish time. Visit the Pace Group booth at the Expo for more details. Course Closures / Pace Requirements The Chicago Half Marathon is the city s only road race to utilize an entirely traffi c- free Lake Shore Drive. Witnessing the sweeping views along one of the nation s most famous and scenic roadways requires intricate coordination with the City of Chicago, the Chicago Police Department and the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT). In order to lessen the community impact of closing Lake Shore Drive (and surrounding streets), this event offers a 16-minute mile pace requirement. A 16-minute mile pace goes into effect as soon as the last participant crosses the start line and is maintained by the Back of the Pack Crew a group of volunteer runners who encourage runners to stay on-pace. The Back of the Pack Crew is followed by the SAG van and a clean-up crew, who work to immediately reopen the course at specifi c time intervals. Participants who do not maintain the 16-minute pace and fall behind the Back of the Pack Crew will have two options: 1. Move to south bound Lake Shore Drive, which can be accessed at three different locations/checkpoints along Lake Shore Drive. 2. Board the SAG van and be transported to the fi nish line. The Finish Line will remain open until 11:30 a.m. Gear Check and the Finish Festival will close at 12:00 p.m. 16

18 SHARE YOUR RACE Keep yourself informed on the latest race news, stories and offers by following along and sharing your experience at: Facebook.com/ ChicagoHalfMarathon Use: #CHIHALF #RUNCHM And on Race Day look for our special Snapchat fi lter. Beat the Clock! In order to meet the pace requirement, we offer the following mile locations, south bound Lake Shore Drive access points and times to help you stay on pace: Mile 2.6 8:00 a.m. Marquette & Lake Shore Drive (North Bound) Directed to 5K Finish Mile 3.6 8:20 a.m. Hayes Dr.t & Lake Shore Drive (North Bound) Directed to 5K Finish Mile 6 8:51 a.m. 47th Street & Lake Shore Drive (North Bound) Directed to south bound Mile 7.5 9:15 a.m. Oakwood & Lake Shore Drive (North Bound) Directed to south bound PLEASE DO NOT START EARLY! Traffi c and safety rules prohibit early starts. Early starts will be eliminated from the Offi cial Results. If you cannot maintain a 16-minute per pace mile, you will be required to divert to the Lakefront Trail. SAG Support / Back of the Pack Crew The Back of the Pack Crew and SAG van will signify the end of the fi eld and the maximum 16-minute per mile pace. They will not start timing until the last person crosses the Start Line and will be with you throughout the race. If you cannot keep pace, you will be directed to turn around and head toward the Finish on south bound Lake Shore Drive or to board the SAG Van. Event Alert System (EAS) This race will utilize the EAS system, encompassing a color-coded system to revealcurrent event conditions. Participants will notice fl ags posted throughout the Race Venue, at the Finish Line and at each Aid Station on Race Day. EAS updates will be communicated through PA announcements, Athlinks App, social media, web posts and/or dedicated s. 17

19 E 31st St GELS F 8 E 35th St 9 E G S Martin Luther King Dr E Pershing Rd E Oakwood Blvd 7 10 S Lake Shore Dr SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2018 HALF MARATHON - 7:00 AM 5K - 7:45 AM S Cottage Grove Ave Half Marathon Wheelchair Start: 6:45 AM 5K Wheelchair Start: 7:35 AM S Race Start E 47th St H D 6 F Race Finish Half Marathon Course Route S Lake Park Ave 11 5K Course Route 1 Mile Markers E 51st St E Hyde Park Blvd Medical Aid Fluid Station E 55th St I 5 Food Finish Festival E 57th Dr S Cottage Grove Ave S Cottage Grove Ave E 59th St E 60th St S Woodlawn Ave S Woodlawn Ave Midway Plaisance S Stony Island Ave 12 C Restrooms Volunteer Check-in 1 J Gear Check S Cornell Ave S Lake Shore Dr Hydration S 4 Gatorade Endurance Gels S Martin Luther King Dr E 63rd St F 13 E Hayes Dr Shuttle Drop Off/Pick Up Metra Station 2 E Marquette Dr B E 67th St A S South Shore Dr 3 Elevatoin (feet)

20 Stony Island Ave E 57th Dr E 57th Dr SEPTEMBER 23, K Wheelchair Start: 7:35 AM 5K Start: 7:45 AM S Race Start Restrooms F Race Finish Volunteer Check-in 5K Route Gear Check 1 1 Mile Markers Hydration Medical Aid Shuttle Drop Off/Pick Up Midway Plaisance Cornell Ave Fluid Station Metra Station Food Finish Festival S Lake Shore Dr E 63rd St E Hayes Dr 3 E Marquette Dr 2 E 67th St

21 COURSE DETAILS Course Tour ATHLETE TRACKING Receive updates on athletes as they cross certain points along the course, sent directly to your mobile phone. Details coming soon! The Start and Finish lines for both race distances are located in Jackson Park, just south of the Museum of Science and Industry at the intersection of Hayes & Richards. The Chicago Half Marathon gives you the chance to run on Lake Shore Drive! This scenic 13.1 mile course showcases Chicago s South Shore and offers beautiful views of the great Chicago Skyline. Read below to learn more: The Start Line location holds two incredible Presidential connections, as it sits just over one mile from President Obama s home in Chicago s Kenwood neighborhood. Also, and coincidentally, the Start Line literally sits in front of parkland proposed for the Barack Obama Presidential Library. Construction on the center is set to break ground in October of Mile 1 - As runners begin their trek down Cornell and Stony Island Avenues, they pass through the eastern border of the 125 year old University of Chicago campus. The average tuition, excluding room and board, at this internationally renowned, private institution costs $42,000 annually. As a testament to U of C s curriculum, the school decided to drop its football program in 1939 determining it was a distraction from its focus on education, research and scholarship. Mile 2 - As runners approach Mile 2, turning east on Marquette Drive, they come upon Jackson Park Golf Course on both sides of the road. In 1899, as the Columbian Exposition was dismantled, this large plot of parkland was transformed into one of the country s oldest golf courses, and the first public course west of the Appalachian Mountains. Prior to Mile 3, the 5K course turns west on Hayes Drive toward the Finish Line. Mile 3 - The Half Marathon course now parallels Chicago s Lakefront Trail, an 18 mile, multi-use recreational path spanning the Lake Michigan shoreline. Just beyond the 5K mark, runners turn northbound onto Lake Shore Drive Chicago s most popular roadway, originally constructed (from the north end) in Mile 5 - Once passing the Museum of Science & Industry, Lake Shore Drive parallels Burnham Park. This six-mile stretch of lakefront parkland, named for Daniel Burnham, connects Grant Park at the north (14th Street) with Jackson Park to the south (56th Street). Few people realize that the City of Chicago operates the oldest park district in the country, and spends more on its 580 parks on 8,100 acres than any other city per capita. The agency also operates the nation s largest municipal harbor system, as well as one of the most expansive beach programs with 24 beaches across 28 miles of shoreline. 20

22 Mile 6 Just beyond Mile 6 is the eastern border of Bronzeville, once known as the Black Metropolis for its African American influence and culture dating back to the early 1900 s. Even today, 47th Street remains the hub for the historic neighborhood, which once produced Louis Armstrong, Marla Gibbs and Lou Rawls. Mile 8 - The course now enters the Douglas neighborhood, which includes 31st Street Beach completely rebuilt in At the north end turnaround, runners will see the McCormick Place Convention Center, one of the world s largest facilities with 2.6 million square feet of exhibit space. Mile 9 Less than one mile west, looking down 35th Street, is U.S. Cellular Field - home of the Chicago White Sox. This area also parallels the South Shore Electric Line rail service. Mile 10 - Part of 43rd Street, immediately west of Lake Shore Drive, is renamed Muddy Waters Drive. Muddy, who lived on 43rd Street for 20 years, was known as the Father of Modern Chicago Blues because of his unique amplification style. In 1987, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He is best known for the Hoochie Coochie Man, I Just Want to Make Love to You, and Got My Mojo Working. Mile 11 - As runners pass underneath the 51st Street pedestrian bridge, they will notice a large park to their right. This is Harold Washington Park, home of a massive man made pond, larger in circumference than a 400m Olympic running track. Locals mistakenly refer to it as the Duck Pond, as it was originally built for model motorboats. Mile 12 - Prior to the 20K mark, runners continue southbound, crossing 57th Street and approaching the east side of the Museum of Science & Industry. On September 3, 1954, this exact section of Lake Shore Drive was closed to traffic for the most unlikely of reasons. More than 15,000 people gathered to watch a captured WWII U-505 Nazi submarine exit Lake Michigan and cross the highway en route to its new exhibit home. Mile Adjacent to the Finish Line sits the remarkable Statue of the Republic. This 24 tall bronze sculpture is actually a replica of a much larger version (of the same name) destroyed by fire in The original statue, nicknamed Big Mary, stood 65 tall and welcomed attendees at the Columbian Exposition. The current statue, which was rededicated in 1993 in tribute to the event s centennial, is now referred to as the Golden Lady. 21

23 FINISH FESTIVAL Invite your friends and family to join you at the Finish Festival to celebrate your accomplishment as well as cheer on other participants as they cross the Finish Line. There will be food, including Home Run Inn Pizza, Lagunitas Beer (ID Required), merchandise and great activities for all ages. Lagunitas Beer Garden: Participants 21 years and older can enjoy a complimentary Lagunitas (additional beers available by donation-cash only) Additional beers can be secured with tips that support the AIDS Foundation of Chicago. Music: The Finish Festival area will be a great place for participants and spectators to celebrate their accomplishment. Enjoy the great music with SEMPLE BAND on the Lagunitas Stage from 8:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Merchandise: Get your offi cial Chicago Half Marathon and Life Time 5K merchandise in the Offi cial Merchandise tent at the Finish Festival. Free Stretching: Participants can enjoy free stretching courtesy of Athletico in the Finish Festival area. Sponsor Village: Sponsors and groups will be located throughout the park area providing a variety of giveaways and hands-on activities throughout the day. SKIP THE BEER LINES! All participants, 21 years and older, receive one complimentary Lagunitas. Avoid Race Day lines by obtaining your beer wristband at the Expo, adjacent to the shirt Pick Up area. An ID Tent will be available on Race Day near Gear Check, although long lines may form. 22

24 Race Results / Awards Race results will be available both online and at the Results Tent on race morning. 48 hours after the race, your free race photos will be available alongside your online results. Awards will be presented to the top three overall female and male fi nishers in both Half Marathon and 5K distances at the awards ceremony. Custom Age group awards in th following categories will be mailed to recipients post-race: 5K Age Group Awards o 14 and Under o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o HALF MARATHON Age Group Awards o 14 and Under o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o As a reminder, Clock Time starts when the race begins, and ends when a participant crosses the Finish Line timing mat. Overall winners are determined by the fastest clock time. Chip Time begins when participants cross the Start Line timing mat and ends when they cross the Finish Line timing mat. Age group awards are determined by the fastest chip time in each division. *Overall awards are based on the Elite/A Corral start time. CHICAGOLAND HALF MARATHON SERIES Awards will be presented to the top three overall female and male fi nishers using the combined Finish times of the 2018 Byline Bank Chicago Spring Half Marathon and the 2018 Chicago Half Marathon presented by MY FIT KEY. *Must have pre-registered and qualifi ed for the Chicagoland Half Marathon Series to qualify. 23

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26 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Registration FAQs Q: When is the registration deadline? A: Registration for the 2018 Chicago Half Marathon and 5K will close when the maximum combined fi eld of 15,000 participants has been reached. Should space remain, on-site registration will be available at the Expo. Q: How do I confi rm my entry to the Chicago Half Marathon? A: Click here to confi rm your race entry. Q: Where do I get my bib, shirt and goody bag? A: You can pick up all of this at Packet Pick Up during the Healthy Way of Life Expo. Q: May I defer to next year? A: You may defer to next year by logging onto your Chronotrack account here. Once you pay a small fee you will be given a code to defer the registration to the 2019 event. Q: Can I switch from one race to another? A: Yes. As Race Day approaches and you feel that the distance you originally registered for is no longer appropriate, you may transfer your entry to the other distance by using the Chronotrack registration system or in-person at the Expo. NOTE: Anyone wishing to transfer from the 5K to the Chicago Half Marathon (upgrade) must pay a race change fee PLUS the difference in registration fees. Service fees apply. Those transferring from the Chicago Half Marathon to the 5K will not be charged a change fee and will not be refunded the difference in race fees. Registration Change Fees: After Thursday, Sept 16 at 9:00 p.m. (in-person, at Expo only): $20 There are absolutely NO REFUNDS. Please ensure you are able to attend the event before signing up. 25

27 SKIP THE BEER LINES! NEW BIB TRANSFER POLICY >> Q: I have a friend who cannot participate in the event, may I take his/her place? A: No. Each participant must have his/her own registration. In the event of an emergency, race offi cials must have emergency contact information on hand, therefore you are NOT allowed to participate using another person s registration. A2: You may use the new Bib Transfer Policy: Please visit the website for Bib Transfer details Q: Is there a VIP registration option? A: Yes; lmited VIP passes will be available for purchase at the Expo until space is full. Logistics FAQs Q: Will there be on-site parking? A: The best option for general (public) parking is at the Museum Of Science and Industry garage located at 57th Street and Cornell. This lot will open at 5:00 a.m. Q: How will the Chicagoland Half Marathon Series medals be awarded? A: Series medals will be handed out at the Chicagoland Half Marathon Series tent located in the center of the Finish Festival immediately following the race. See the Chicagoland Half Marathon Series section for more information. Q: Can a friend pick up my packet? A: Yes, they will need to bring a copy of the athlete photo ID (a smart phone picture will suffi ce) and their confi rmation. Q: What if I do not know my bib number at the expo? A: Visit the Bib Look Up area near Packet Pick Up. Bib numbers will be ed (with this Athlete Guide) prior to the race. Shuttle FAQs Q: Can I change my shuttle pick up location from my original selection? A: The shuttles are complimentary. Therefore, changes are not being accepted to shuttle pick up location and time. Q: My plans have changed, and I no longer need the shuttle. What should I do? A: Please visit and inform staff at the Transportation kiosk at the Healthy Way of Life Expo. 26

28 Q: How do I pick up my shuttle bus pass? A: Shuttle pass assignments/tickets will be applied to the athletes bibs, relative to the location and time indicated during registration. Q: How do I pick up a Spectator Shuttle Bus Pass? A: Visit the Transportation kiosk at the Expo to purchase a Spectator Shuttle Bus tickets. Shuttles are sold out. We also recommend spectators use the Metra Electric line (see page 8). Q: I purchased Race Day Will Call, but will not have my bib/shuttle ticket prior to boarding the shuttle bus, what can I do? A: Simply indicate that you have purchased Will Call to Shuttle Staff. Lists of all Race Day Will Call purchases will be provided at all loading locations. To simplify the process, we also encourage you to present a printed copy of your confi rmation. GET YOUR BLING! If you have a special 26.2 Challenge bib, be sure to grab your commemorative Half Marathon Series medal once you fi nish. Visit the Chicagoland Half Marathon Series tent located within the Finish Festival to claim your hardware. The Chicago Half Marathon presented by MY FIT KEY represents the fi nal race within the 2018 Chicagoland Half Marathon Series. More than 1,500 ambitious participants will be recognized for their outstanding athletic achievement in taking part in two Life Time half marathons: Byline Bank Chicago Spring Half Marathon May 21, 2018 Chicago Half Marathon presented by MY FIT KEY - Sept. 23, 2018 The 2018 Chicagoland Half Marathon Series is SOLD OUT. Click Here to check the Series qualication list. Registration for the 2019 series will open at the Healthy Way of Life Expo. Special Race Bibs Those who qualifi ed for the 2016 Chicagoland Half Marathon Series program will be issued customized 26.2 race bibs (pictured at left) at Packet Pick Up. Participants wearing these bibs will earn special 26.2 Finisher medals once completing the Chicago Half Marathon. Visit the Chicagoland Half Marathon Series Tent t in the Finish Festival area to present your bib and receive your commemorative medal. 27

29 All Challenge fi nishers will also receive a digital Chicagoland Half Marathon Series Finisher Certifi cate following the event. Competitive Chicagoland Half Marathon Series awards will also be provided to the top three 26.2 Challenge female and male fi nishers using combined scores from both events. Awards will be presented during the Awards Ceremony. For additional questions on the Chicagoland Half Marathon Series, please contact info@chicagohalfmarathon.com or call visit us at the solutions kiosk at Packet Pick Up.. USA Track & Field - Illinois Half Marathon Championship The 2018 Chicaog Half Marathon presented by MY FIT KEY is excited to be hosting this years USA Track & Field (USATF) - Illinois Half Marathon Championship. Alongside USATF - Illinois, Life Time is proud to be a driving force in supporting local developing athletes this year and for years to come. In addition to age group and masters awards, the USATF Half Marathon Championship race will offer additional USATF awards to the top three males and females in the Half Marathon race. Participants of the USATF Half Marathon Championship race are eligible to win the pize purse for the Half Marathon race, which is: 1st Place - $1,000 2nd Place - $500 3rd Place - $250 The Half Marathon Championship race is OPEN TO ALL registered participants who are current USATF members prior to race day. Be sure and submit your membership number to Athlete services via at: chicagoregistration@lt.life. For membership information visit USATF.org Non USATF members will not be eligible to receive Half Marathon Championship awards. Volunters Make It Happen! Special thanks to all of the individuals and groups of volunteers who are helping out with the expo, gar check, aid stations and many other areas of the race! THe event wouldn t be possible without the hard work and dedication of more than 1,000 volunteers. Be sure ti take a moment and thank a volunteer! 28

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