ATHLETE GUIDE SUNDAY, SEPT 7, 2014
TABLE OF CONTENTS WELCOME 3 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 4 EXPO INFORMATION 5 EXHIBITOR LISTING 6 RACE DAY LOGISTICS 8 GENERAL RACE INFORMATION 10 POST RACE PARTY 14 COURSE MAPS 15 FAQS 17 CHICAGOLAND HALF MARATHON SERIES 19 MEDIA CONTACT If you would like official statements, need media access to the race venue, or have general event related questions, please email Lauren Hartung at lhartung@lifetimefitness. com. 2
Congratulations! Welcome to the Chicago Half Marathon & Hyundai Hope On Wheels 5K! We are thrilled that you will be joining us for the final race of the Chicagoland Half Marathon series. It s time to put on your game face and hit Lake Shore Drive. Thank you for racing with us this year! We have an incredible event in store for you, so please take a few minutes to read through the information within the Athlete Guide to make your weekend run as smooth as possible. We are proud to offer you one of the flattest half marathons with one of the most beautiful backdrops: the Chicago Lakefront. Enjoy the seclusion of Hyde Park, the great course entertainment along the lakefront, and all the great festivities after the race. I want to give a very special thank you to our host city Chicago, Cook County, Alderman Leslie Hairston of the 5th Ward, Jackson Park Golf Course, various agencies that make this race possible, and to the 13,000 participants, their families and friends, our volunteers, sponsors, charities and dedicated staff that make this a unique and special event in Chicago. Hundreds of resident volunteers will be out to support your efforts, celebrate your dedication and our event in their great city. 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 and a privilege to have each of you at our race, and hope you all have a successful and safe weekend. We are expecting an incredible event so have a great race and a memorable weekend. Sincerely, Mary Beth Kunz Race Director 3
OFFICIAL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 12:00 7:00 p.m. Hyundai Hope on Wheels Health & Fitness Expo at Navy Pier SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Hyundai Hope on Wheels Health & Fitness Expo at Navy Pier SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 4:15 a.m. Shuttles begin to depart from W Hotel, Millennium Park & Belmont Ave. 5:30 a.m. Last shuttles depart 5:30 a.m. Gear Check Opens 6:45 a.m. Half Marathon corrals close 6:57 a.m. Wheelchair Start at Jackson Park 7:00 a.m. Chicago Half Marathon Start at Jackson Park 7:45 a.m. Hyundai Hope on Wheels 5K Start at Jackson Park 8:00 a.m. Post-Race Party begins at Jackson Park 11:00 a.m. Course Closes 11:00 a.m. Gear Check Closes 11:00 a.m. Last Shuttle departs Jackson Park 4
HYUNDAI HOPE ON WHEELS HEALTH & FITNESS EXPO VALIDATED PARKING If you plan to drive to Navy Pier, $12 all-day discounted parking is available (standard daily rates are $21-25). Pick-up a discounted parking voucher at the Information Booth located near the Expo entrance. Location Hyundai Hope On Wheels Health & Fitness Expo Navy Pier - Festival Hall B 600 East Grand Ave, Chicago, IL Friday, September 5 Saturday, September 6 Packet Pick-Up 12:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. All participants must pick-up their race packet during one of the following Packet Pick-up times (unless you purchase the Will Call (race-day) Packet Pick-up option for $30). Please bring a photo ID to the pick-up location to retrieve your race packet. You may pick-up on behalf of other participants. A copy of the participant s photo ID is required. *** There is NO race day packet pick-up. Please plan accordingly *** At packet pick-up, you will receive your race bib with timing chip attached, race shirt, pins, and a clear plastic race bag. All participants are strongly encouraged to complete the emergency information on the back of the race bib prior to race day. In addition, please hold on to the clear plastic bag as that will be the required bag for gear check. Participants will receive the shirt size they selected during registration. If you need to exchange your shirt size, you may do so on race day. Bib Look-Up Look for the Bib Look-Up Table stationed near the Packet Pick-Up area. Please visit this table to check your bib number. You will need to know your bib number before walking over to any of the bib pick-up tables. 5
EXHIBITOR LISTING as of 8/29/14 311 Active Sole Eyewear 208 American Cancer Society 204 Arthritis Foundation 219 Athleta 408 Auria 206 By the Hand Club for Kids 207 Cabot Creamery Cooperative 202 Chiro One 410 EAS 216 Easter Seals 214 Enovative Technologies 517 Fitletic 509 Fleet Feet Sports Chicago 607 Golden Legs Running 617 Gypsyrunner 615 HB Tune - Hand Bands 301 Hyundai Hope on Wheels 614 Mavi Bands 318 Michelob ULTRA 616 Mio Skincare 606 Motigo 218 National Running Center 316 Organic Valley 501 RAM Racing 215 Real Time Pain Relief 601 Red Fox Wireless 600 RUseeN Reflective Apparel 306 SPIbelt 505 Sweaty Bands 605 Team In Training 200 Team Ortho 210 Team Ortho 602 Team World Vision 314 The New York Times 309 The Stick 201 TomTom 603 Turkey Day 5K/8K 611 USA Sport Eyewear 609 World Vision 6K for Water 6
Chicago Half Marathon & Hyundai Hope on Wheels 5k September 5-6, 2014 Navy Pier - Festival Hall B DN KITCHEN KITCHEN DN KITCHEN OFFICE CORRIDOR ROLL UP DOOR ROLL UP DOOR UP R/C R/C R/C R/C R/C R/C R/C R/C R/C R/C R/C R/C R/C R/C R/C R/C Packet Pickup Area 5k Packets Pace Team Chicago Endurance Sports R/C Shuttle Tickets Bib Number Look Up Counter Height Table Counter Height Table Counter Height Table Solutions Registration Counter Height Table R/C R/C FA R/C FA R/C R/C FHC FEX 218 216 219 217 318 Official 519 316 Merchandise 517 618 616 619 617 214 215 314 315 515 614 615 210 211 310 311 410 411 510 511 610 611 208 209 308 309 408 409 508 509 608 609 206 207 306 507 606 607 FA 204 202 FEX FHC Hyundai Hope on Wheels 505 503 604 602 FA 605 603 200 201 301 501 600 601 Sponsor / Vendor Lounge Volunteers Information 38 F UP HALL B ROLL UP DOOR ROLL-UP DOOR 7'2"H PNL. CLOS. G H OFFICE ENTRANCE Entrance Unit FEX A UP UP 7
RACE DAY LOGISTICS Participants are asked to have a plan in place for getting to the venue. The half marathon corrals will close at 6:45 a.m. The race starts at 7:00 a.m. on Cornell Avenue, north of Hayes Drive. Please be sure to allow enough time to check your gear and find your corral or appropriate pace. The Hyundai Hope on Wheels 5K will start at 7:45 a.m. from the same start line. All runners have been assigned a corral based on their estimated finish time, as indicated on the participant bib. Please see the start line map for locations of Gear Check, portable toilets, and water. The 13-minutes per mile pace - the maximum pace allowed in the race - will begin when the last participant crosses the start line. TAKE THE SHUTTLE! Avoid the hassle of driving. We strongly encourage all participants to use the race Shuttle Bus System. Pick up your prepurchased tickets, or buy new tickets, at the Expo s Shuttle Ticket Booth. Race-Day Shuttle Information The shuttle system will run from three convenient stops around the city, using color coded wristbands to identify pick-up/drop-off locations: The W Chicago Lakeshore: 644 N. Lake Shore Drive Millennium Park: Corner of Randolph & Michigan Ave CTA Belmont El Station: Red/Brown Line Stop Blue Wristbands Red Wristbands Yellow Wristbands Shuttles will depart as buses fill at 4:15 a.m. with the last shuttle departing at 5:30 a.m., all to arrive at Jackson Park by 6:15 a.m. Please, DO NOT be late as the shuttles must depart on time! There will be return shuttles from the finish. Round-trip tickets are needed to ride the shuttle and can be purchased for $15. Tickets must be pre-purchased and are purchased for a specific pickup location. Race-day shuttles are for participants and spectators. The last shuttle back from the Finish Line will leave at approximately 11:00 a.m. Ride Your Bike Ample bike parking will be available in the post-race area in Jackson Park. Look for bike parking racks on the tennis courts at the southeast corner of Hayes, near the Start Corrals. Please plan to lock-up your bike while you participate. 8
UBER Participants who wish to take a taxi to/from the event can contact the event s preferred partner, UBER. Passengers can be dropped or picked up at Hayes Drive & Stony Island. Visit www.uber.com for details. Driving/Parking Don t feel like driving yourself? Let UBER do the work. First time users can enter promo code: ChiHalf14 to save up to $30 off their first ride. Code expires 9/30/14. There is limited parking near the Jackson Park race site. There are nearly 1,400 spaces in the Museum of Science & Industry parking garage, as well as parking along the Midway Plaisance. We highly encourage participants and spectators to take public transportation to and from the race. If you drive, please plan to leave enough time to find a parking spot. We are not responsible for participants who drive and do not make the start of the race. The parking lot will open at 5:30 a.m. The all day price is $20. Parking and Street Closures: No Parking Zones along the course will be enforced beginning at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 6. Please look for No Parking signs in your area for full details. Street closures along the route will occur between 6:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. The roads in Jackson Park will be closed longer. City streets will reopen promptly as the final runners pass through (at a 13-minute mile pace). The Chicago Police Department will be responsible for closing and re-opening streets, and they will do so in a manner ensuring runner and spectator safety. Please follow their instructions when approaching streets on the course. Do NOT attempt to block the race course at any time. Towed vehicle information: The towing of vehicles along the course and other posted No Parking zones will be enforced beginning at 1:00 a.m. on Sunday, September 7. Vehicles will be ticketed and towed to the nearest auto-pound. For inquiries about towed vehicles, call 311. Driving directions: Southbound Lake Shore Drive (LSD) will close at 6:00 a.m. at 31st Street. Take 31st west to King, south to 55th and then back east If coming before 6:00 a.m., take LSD to 57th Street to MSI From the Dan Ryan, take Garfield Blvd exit to Midway Plaisance From the Skyway, take Stony Island Exit to Midway Plaisance 9
GENERAL RACE INFORMATION Start Corrals Participants must line-up at the Start according to their specific start corral, identified on the bottom left hand corner of the runner bib. Participants may move back (to slower corrals) in order to start with others, but may not move forward. The race will start in waves, with approximately 2.5 minutes between each wave start. For the Half Marathon, corral A will start at 7:00 a.m. The 5K will start at 7:45 a.m. Gear Check The Gear Check facility is located at the east side of the Finish Festival, along the south side of Hayes Drive. NOTE: All baggage must be inside the CLEAR PLASTIC BAG provided at packet pickup. Baggage will not be accepted if your items are not properly stored inside the bag. Personal bags or backpacks may not be placed directly in the clear bags. You must remove all contents from your backpack, place them inside the clear plastic bag, and fold up your backpack to place it in the clear bag. All items must be visible. Gear should be dropped-off prior to entering the Start. Additional clear bags will be available on race morning. Place all items inside the clear plastic bag and attach the gear check label from your race bib to the bag for identification. You must have a race bib to use gear check. All unclaimed items at gear check not claimed within one week of the race will be donated to a local charity. Do not give your items to volunteers except those at gear check. Please arrive early to check in your bag, gear check will close 5 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 11:00 a.m. Unclaimed items will be brought back to the Chicago Half Marathon offices. All bags are subject to search and seizure by the police, security and race officials. Course Details The Start and Finish lines are located in Jackson Park, just south of the Museum of Science and Industry at the intersection of Hayes & Richards. The Chicago Half 10
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. The Half Marathon, and 5K will be fully supported with aid stations, course marshals to direct runners at turns and a network of EMS resources and radio operators on the course and at the start and finish. Aid stations will have water, Gatorade, nutrition, portable restrooms, and dozens of enthusiastic volunteers. Medical Support Medical assistance will be available at each aid station along the route. A medical facility will be located near 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 fill 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. Mile Markers and Split Times Each mile marker will have a large display clock that will indicate the running time of the event. These display clocks will show the time from the official start of the race, not your personal chip time. A system has been developed to display the mile marker sign, clock and colored warning flag (see EAS warning system information). As you go by each mile, you will see an information station providing you with the status of the race. As you look at this station, you will know where you are on the course, the official race time and race conditions. Fluid Stations There will be water and Gatorade Endurance Formula stations along the course and at the Start/Finish. Water stations will be located at the following locations: Start line, 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. 11
Restroom Facilities Portable toilets will be added in locations throughout the course. Portable toilets will also be located at each water station. Course Closings For your safety and for the timely reopening of the streets to vehicular traffic, you must reach key locations by specified times or you will be required to take transportation provided. PLEASE DO NOT START EARLY! Traffic and safety rules prohibit early starts. Early starts will be eliminated from the Official Results. If you cannot maintain an 13-minute per pace mile, you will be required to board the support buses. SAG Support and Back of the Pack Crew The Back of the Pack Crew and SAG Wagon will signify the end of the field and the maximum 13-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, the Crew will help you as you board the SAG Wagon. Pace Groups Chicago Endurance Sports will provide pace groups for the following finishing times: 1:30, 1:45, 1:50, 2:00, 2:10, 2:20, 2:30, 2:45. You do not need to sign up for a pace group in advance. Simply join the group the day of. They will be carrying signs with the finish time. Have questions? Visit the Pace Group booth at the Expo. Race Guards Race Guards are an exciting addition this year. They provide supplementary medical support to existing medical plan for added level of race participant safety. Race Guards are race volunteers keeping an eye out for participants who may need assistance, patrolling the course and helping where needed. Safety is their priority, so be on the look out and say hello when you see them! 12
Event Alert System (EAS) This race will utilize the EAS system, encompassing a color-coded system to reveal current event conditions. Participants will notice flags posted throughout the expo, as well as at each mile marker and Aid Station on Race Day, indicating: GREEN Flag - Good conditions. Enjoy the event, but remain alert YELLOW Flag - Less than ideal conditions. Slow down, be prepared for worsening conditions. RED Flag - Potentially dangerous conditions. Slow down, observe course changes, follow further instruction and consider stopping. BLACK Flag - Event cancelled due to extreme and dangerous conditions. Participants will be stopped. Follow official event instructions. Race Results/Age Group Awards Race results will be available at the results tent and will update regularly through the morning. We will also be providing printed results. Make sure to check if you won an age group award medal and pick it up at the results tent. Each athlete will notice a QR code printed directly onto their race bib. Race results will be updated regularly online throughout the day. Simply scan your QR code with your smart phone and you will be taken directly to your personalized results page! Clock Time vs. Chip Time Clock Time starts when the race begins, and ends when you cross the finish line timing mat. Overall winners are determined by the fastest clock time. Your Chip Time begins when you cross the start line timing mat and ends when you cross the finish line timing mat. Age group awards are determined by the fastest chip time in each division. Race Photos Chronotrack Live Photography will photograph you multiple times throughout the race course as well as before and after the race. Be sure to smile when you see the photographers and make sure your bib number is clearly visible for them. 13
POST RACE PARTY Invite your friends and family to join you in the Post-Race Party to celebrate your accomplishment as well as cheer on other participants as they cross the Finish Line. There will be food, including Lou Malnati s pizza, Michelob ULTRA (ID Required), merchandise and great activities for all ages. Michelob ULTRA Beer Garden: Participants 21 years and older can enjoy a complimentary Michelob ULTRA (additional beers available by donation) at the Post Race Party. Tips go to support the services of the AIDS Foundation of Chicago. Music: The Post-Race Party area will be a great place for participants and spectators to celebrate their accomplishment. Enjoy the great music with Final Say on the Michelob ULTRA Stage from 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Merchandise: Get your official Chicago Half Marathon and Hyundai Hope On Wheels 5K merchandise in the large vendor tent at the Finish Line. Free Stretching: Participants can enjoy free stretching courtesy of Athletico in the Post-Race Party area. Race Results: Race results will be posted during the event and can be checked in the Post-Race Party area by visiting the Results tent located near the finish line. Sponsor Village: Sponsors and groups will be located throughout the park area providing a variety of giveaways and hands-on activities throughout the day. 14
S Woodlawn Ave S Lake Shore Dr S South Shore Dr E 31st St 6 E 35th St 7 5 E Pershing Rd S Cottage Grove Ave E Oakwood Blvd S Lake Shore Dr SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2014 HALF MARATHON - 7:00 AM 5K - 7:45 AM S Martin Luther King Dr S Martin Luther King Dr 10K E 47th St E 47th St 8 4 Race Start S Lake Park Ave Race Finish Course Route (Half) Course Route (5K) E 51st St E Hyde Park Blvd Mile Markers (Half) Mile Markers (5K) S Woodlawn Ave 9 5K Splits E 55th St E 55th St Medical Aid Fluid Station E 57th Dr 10 E 57th Dr 3 Food Entertainment Zone S Cottage Grove Ave S Cottage Grove Ave E 59th St Restrooms Midway Plaisance S Cornell Ave Volunteer Check-in E 60th St Gear Check E 63rd St E 63rd St S Stony Island Ave Gatorade E Hayes Dr CLIF Shot Gels E Marquette Dr 1 2 E 67th St South Chicago Ave S Stony Island Ave E 67th St Elevatoin (feet) 660 627 594 561 0 2.66 5.32 7.99 10.65 13.31
E 57th Dr E 57th Dr SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2014 HALF MARATHON - 7:00 AM 5K - 7:45 AM Race Start Race Finish Course Route Mile Markers Cornell Ave Medical Aid Midway Plaisance Fluid Station Gatorade S Lake Shore Dr Food Stony Island Ave Entertainment Zone Restrooms Volunteer Check-in Gear Check E 63rd St E Hayes Dr E Marquette Dr E 67th St
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q: When is the registration deadline? A: Registration for the 2014 Chicago Half Marathon & Hyundai Hope On Wheels 5K will close when the maximum combined field of 20,000 participants has been reached. If space remains, on-site registration will be held at the Expo. Q: How do I confirm my entry to the Chicago Half Marathon? A: Visit chicagohalfmarathon.com to confirm your race entry. Q: Where do I get my packet, bib, T-shirt, and goody bag? A: You can pick up all of this at packet pickup during the Hyundai Hope on Wheels Health & Fitness Expo. Q: Can I defer until next year? A: The Chicago Half Marathon & Hyundai Hope On Wheels 5K have a strict no refunds, transfers and deferrals policy. Q: Can I switch from one race to another? A: 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 contacting us prior to September 1, 2014 or visiting us during normal packet pickup hours. Anyone wishing to transfer from the Hyundai Hope On Wheels 5K to the Chicago Half Marathon must pay a $30 race change fee PLUS the difference in registration fees. Service fees apply. Those transferring from the Chicago Half Marathon to the Hyundai Hope On Wheels 5K will not be refunded the difference in race fees, but will still be responsible for the $30 change fee. You MAY NOT transfer your entry to another individual and there are absolutely NO REFUNDS. Please make sure you are able to attend the event before signing up. Q: I have a friend who cannot participate in the event, can I take his/her place? A: Each participant must have his/her own registration. In the event of an emergency, the race official must have emergency contact information on hand, therefore you are NOT allowed to participate using another person s registration. There are NO exceptions to this policy. 17
Q: Is there a VIP registration option? A: Yes, VIP registration is available for both the Chicago Half Marathon and the Hyundai Hope On Wheels 5K. Q: Will there be on-site parking? A: There will not be any parking on site besides the VIP parking lot. The Museum Of Science and Industry will offer all day parking for $20. The lot will open at 5:30 AM Q: How will the Chicagoland Half Marathon Series medals be awarded? A: Series medals will be handed out at the Life Time Athletic Events Tent located in the Post Race Party area immediately following the race. See the Chicagoland Half Marathon Series section for more information. Q: How do I pick up my shuttle pass? A: There will be a shuttle bus booth at the expo. Go to the booth to receive your wrist band for the shuttle. You may also purchase more tickets at this booth. Q: Can a friend pick up my packet? A: Yes, they will need to bring a picture of the athlete photo ID (a smart phone picture will suffice) and/or their email confirmation. Q: What if I do not know my bib number at the expo? A: There will be an area set up near packet pickup where you can look up your bib number. All you will need to do is type your name into a computer. To avoid this problem have your bib number on hand, it will be emailed to you before the race. 18
The Chicago Half Marathon represents the third and final race within the new Chicagoland Half Marathon Series. Ambitious participants will be recognized for their outstanding athletic achievement in taking part in two races (the 26.2 Challenge) or all three races (the 39.3 Challenge). Currently, more than 3,000 unique individuals are enrolled in the Chicagoland Half Marathon Series Challenge, comprised of the following races: Chicago Spring Half Marathon May 18, 2014 2014 Michelob Ultra Chicago 13.1 Marathon June 7, 2014 Chicago Half Marathon - Sept. 7, 2014 Special Race Bibs Those who qualified for the 2014 Chicagoland Half Marathon Series program will be issued customized 26.2 or 39.3 race bibs (pictured at left) at packet pick-up. Participants wearing these bibs will earn special 26.2 or 39.3 Finisher medals once completing the Chicago Half Marathon. Visit the Life Time Athletic Events Tent in the Post Race Festival Area to present your bib and receive your commemorative series medal. GET YOUR HARDWARE! If you have a special 26.2 or 39.3 Challenge bib, be sure to grab your commemorative Half Marathon Series medal once you finish. Visit the Life Time Athletic Events Tent located within the Finish Festival area to claim your hardware. All 39.3 Challenge finishers will also receive a digital Chicagoland Half Marathon Series Finisher Certificate, emailed to all participants following the event. Competitive Chicagoland Half Marathon Series awards will also be provided to the top three finishers in each age group using combined scores from all three events. Awards will be presented during the Awards Ceremony. For additional questions on the Chicagoland Half Marathon Series, please contact chicagoregistration@lifetimefitness.com or call (773) 404-2281. Good luck, runners! 19
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