Packet Pick Up Information (Please Note: All Participants must pick up their packets prior to race morning. Race Day Packet Pick Up is not available for this event, unless you pre paid for it during the registration process): Fleet Feet Sports Old Town Monday, July 21 st : 10am 8pm Tuesday, July 22 nd : 10am 8pm Wednesday, July 23 rd : 10am 8pm Thursday, July 24 th : 10am 8pm Friday, July 25 th : 10am 8pm Packet Pick Up FAQs Can a friend or family member pick up my packet? You do have the option of having a friend or family member pick up your race packet for you. To do so, please forward this bib number confirmation email to your designated friend or family member. In the text of your forwarded email be sure to state that you are providing your authorization for this person to pick up your packet. Your designated person will need to print out the forwarded e mail to present at packet pick up to obtain your race materials. What if I forget my email printout? You must present a picture ID to pick up your packet. What do I do if my shirt doesn't fit? You may visit the Solutions Tent on race morning. We will do our best to fulfill exchanges at that time. Race Day Information Course Details Hydration Stations There are 3 Hydration Stations located along the 10K course and one aid station on the 5K course. Each 10K Hydration Station includes: Water, Gatorade Endurance Formula and medical support. Course Time Limit The 10K course will remain open for 1 hour and 35 minutes (approximately 15 minutes/mile) from the time the last
group of runners has crossed the start line. Each participant s bib number must be clearly visible on the front of the torso at all times and is required for crossing the finish line. Start Line Details 10K 10K Corral Staging The 10K Start Corrals will open at 6am and 10K participants must be in their assigned corrals by 6:45am. 10K bibs are black with a letter/number combination. This letter/number corresponds to the corral you are assigned to for the 10K race start. Corrals are labeled Corral A Corral M. You are able to move back in the corrals, to a later letter, but you are not able to move forward. For example, if you are bib number D4001, you will start in Corral D. If you want to run with your friend who is seeded in Corral H, you may start in Corral H with them, but they cannot start in Corral D with you. Corrals A through E are located on Museum Campus Drive and Corrals F through M are located on Waldron Drive. For those who have qualified for the Elite Start Corral, you will receive separate instructions in your Bib Confirmation e mail and when you pick up your packet. 10K Race Start The 10K start line will close once all 10K participants have crossed the Start Line. To ensure all runners safety, runners arriving late to the start area will not be allowed to participate in the 10K event, and can participate in the 5K. Spectators are not allowed in the 10K start corral areas. 5K 5K Corral Staging The 5K Start Corrals will open at 7:30am and 5K participants must be in the start area before the start of the race at 8:00am. 5K bibs are blue with a black number on them. The start corrals are located on Museum Campus Drive. Participants can move back (higher numbers) within their designated corral, but they cannot move forward (lower numbers) or move to a different corral. 5K Race Start The 5K start line will close once all 5K participants have crossed the Start Line. To ensure all runners safety, runners arriving late to the start area will not be allowed to participate in the event. Spectators are not allowed in the 5K start line area. Timing The BTN Big 10K and 5K is using the Chronotrack B Tag Timing System. The timing system provides each participant with an accurate time from the start to the finish line. Individual timing tags are affixed to the back of each bib number. Leave the tags on the back of the bib number and wear the bib number on your front torso, so that it is clearly visible on the outside of your clothing. Please ensure the following in order to receive an accurate time: Race bib is clearly visible on the front of the torso Race bib is unaltered and unmodified (do not fold or wrinkle) Race bib is pinned in all four corners Race bib is not covered (jackets, runner belts, water bottles, etc.)
Course Clocks and Mile Markers Course clocks will be located at each mile marker on the 10K and 5K courses respectively, as well as the Start and Finish Lines. Timing mats will be located at the Start Line, 5K split (10K distance only) and Finish Line. Getting There The BTN Big 10K, 5K and Fan Fest takes place in the South Parking Lot of Soldier Field, 457 E 18 th Street, Chicago, IL 60605. Help us reduce our carbon footprint! We encourage you to walk, bike or take public transportation to the race site. If you drive, allow sufficient time for traffic congestion and street closures due to the race. In order to ensure that you have a relaxed and enjoyable experience race morning, please plan to arrive at the race site no later than 5:45am. Taxi / Runner Drop Off Locations All taxis and vehicles dropping off participants will be directed by traffic officials to the main museum campus visitor entrance on McFetridge Drive or to the18th Street Metra Drop Off. Vehicles should exit Lake Shore Drive at McFetridge Drive or 18th Street then proceed to the drop off point. Bicycle Participants are highly encouraged to ride their bicycles to the event. Bicycle parking will be available at the race. Please look for the signs direction you to the appropriate location. Parking and Transportation Click Here for Parking Map *Parking on the Soldier Field/Museum Campus is extremely limited and will fill up quickly. Those parking on the campus should plan to walk up to a ½ mile to the race site. Once Museum Campus parking is full you will be directed to sites off the campus and should plan to walk up to 1 mile to the race site. LOCAL/LAKE SHORE DRIVE The 31st Street entrance ramp as well as ramps from I 55 and I 90/I 94 will remain open to permit Stadium access. Exit northbound Lake Shore Drive at 18th Drive exit. Southbound Lake Shore Drive exit at 18th Drive exit. DRIVING FROM I 55 Take I 55, the Stevenson Expressway, northbound to Lake Shore Drive/Highway 41 North. Take LSD north to the 18th Drive exit. DRIVING FROM I 290 Take I 290, the Eisenhower Expressway, east to Congress Parkway. Take Congress Parkway to Columbus Drive. Turn right and take Columbus Drive south to the 18th Drive exit. DRIVING FROM I 90/94 Take I 90/94, the Dan Ryan Expressway, north to the Lake Shore Drive/22nd street exit. Stay to the right and exit to LSD. Take LSD/Highway 41 north to the 18th Drive exit. DRIVING FROM I 94 Take I 94, the Kennedy Expressway, south to the Congress Parkway exit. Follow Congress Parkway to Columbus Drive. Turn right on Columbus Drive and follow Columbus south to the 18th Drive exit.
TAXI / DROP OFF LOCATION All taxis and vehicles dropping off participants will be directed by traffic officials to the 18th Street Metra Drop Off. Vehicles should exit Lake Shore Drive at 18th Street then proceed to the drop off point as directed by traffic management. DROP OFF/PICK UP LOCATION All participants using Uber, please direct your driver to 425 E McFetridge Drive as your drop off and pick up location. Post Race, please utilize the Uber passenger pick up at the same location. BICYCLE Participants are highly encouraged to ride their bicycles to this event. Bicycle parking will be available at the race site. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION The RTA Travel Information Center provides scheduling information for all CTA, Metra and PACE services. For information, please call 312.836.7000 or visit www.rtachicago.com. Parking Participants and spectators can park in the Waldron Garage and the North Garage starting at 4:30am. Entrances are marked on the map below. Follow the direction of parking officials. Normal parking rates apply. Payment is required as you enter. Waldron Garage is pay as you enter and the rate is $20. The North Garage is pay as you exit, with rates ranging from $19 for up to 4 hours to $22 for over 4 hours. All major credit cards and cash payment is accepted. If you arrive after 6:30am, or once the Waldron and North Garage are filled, we recommend parking in one of the Grant Park or Millennium Park Garages. Or, use a service such as SpotHero or ParkWhiz to find parking lots and garages that are close to the race site and might be able to offer parking deals. Please be sure to plan enough time to walk from your parking location to the race site. Event Alert System The Event Alert System (EAS) communicates the status of course conditions to participants leading up to and on race day via e mail updates, color coded signs and flags. Alert levels range from Low (green) to Moderate (yellow) to High (red) to Extreme (black) based primarily on weather conditions, as well as other factors. All participants should familiarize themselves with the Event Alert System prior to the race, remain alert for directions from race officials throughout the event and take precautions to prepare properly for varying weather conditions on race day.
Weather Policy The BTN Big 10K, 5K and Fan Fest will take place rain or shine. If cancellation of the event is warranted due to dangerous weather conditions, announcements will be made race day at the race site. The event will not be canceled in advance. All decisions regarding cancellation will be made on site, race day. Gear Check Gear Check will open at 5:15am and will close promptly at 10:00am. Gear Check is located on the Southwest Side of the race site. For security purposes, you must have your bib number visible and pinned to the front of your torso to gain access to the Gear Check area. In addition, participants will only be allowed to bring one bag, no larger than 12in x 18in into the Gear Check area. Please be sure to check the event website and pay attention to event communications as Gear Check procedures may be updated based on the security needs of the event. To ensure a speedy drop off and retrieval process, attach your Gear Check Tag to your bag prior to drop off. Your Gear Check Tag is the tear off tag on the top of your bib number. Beaded luggage ties are available at Packet Pick Up to secure your tag. Please do not check any valuables as we are not responsible for lost or stolen items. Fan Fest Join us post race for the Fan Fest complete with a 40 yard Dash, awards, entertainment and more! Questions or concerns about the race? Please visit our website at www.btnbig10k.com or e mail us at Info@BTNBig10K.com.