ChicagoBears.com/5K PARTICIPANT GUIDE SEPTEMBER 10, 2015 SOLDIER FIELD 5:00pm - Race Day Packet Pick-Up Opens 5:00pm - Gear Check Opens 5:30pm - Activities Begin 6:00pm - Race Warm-Up at Main Stage 6:30pm - Race Start 7:30pm - Awards Ceremony 8:30pm - Gear Check Closes 8:30pm - Event Concludes
Please ensure the following in order to receive an accurate time: Race bib is clearly visible on the front of your torso Race bib is unaltered and unmodified (Do not fold or wrinkle) Race bib is pinned on all four corners Race bib is not covered by jackets, runner belts, water bottles, etc. Race bib must be visible on your front torso in order to enter the finish line The Super Bears Shuffle powered by Power Plate is using the Chronotrack B-Tag Timing System. The timing system provides each participant with an accurate time from the start to the finish lines. 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. Participants needing help with their bib number, lost and found, gear check help or have questions about the event on race evening, please visit the HELP DESK at the Packet Pick-Up Tent for assistance between the hours of 5:00 8:30pm. All participants must follow the official event rules and guidelines of the Super Bears Shuffle 5K powered by Power Plate, which are posted at www.chicagobears.com/5k. Rules and guidelines should be reviewed in their entirety prior to race day. There will be medical support on the course, at the Finish Line of the race and in the post-race Tailgate area. Roving medical support team members will be positioned in the Tailgate area, with roving medical support team members also on course. If you are in need of medical attention at any time before, during or after the race, please look for personnel in red medical vests. Awards are presented to the top three male and female finishers overall at 7:30pm at the main stage. Age group awards will also be given to the top three finishers in each of the following age divisions: 9 and under, 10-14, 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. (Top three overall male and top three overall female finishers are not included in age division awards.) Results will be posted at www.chicagobears.com/5k by 10pm on September 10th.
Gear Check will be open at 5:00pm and will close promptly at 8:30pm. Located on the south side of the Apron across from Gate 0 Only registered participants are permitted in the Gear Check Area. Your bib number must be clearly visible to security personnel at all times to gain access Participants must use the 12x18in clear plastic bag and beaded luggage tie provided to you during Packet Pick-Up Attach the Gear Check tag (the top tab of your race bib number) to the bag with the beaded luggage tie Do not check any valuables as the event is not responsible for any lost or stolen items Waldron Dr Soldier Field Burnham Harbor 3 STEP OVER PADS SHUFFLE CONES Keep your knees high as you step over the pads. 18th Dr Registrants must be capable of completing the full distance, start line to finish line, within event time requirement of 60 minutes (19:00 per mile pace) for the 5K distance. Lake Shore Dr Burnham Har bor Dr Work on your footwork. WARMUP TUNNEL Course clocks will be located at each mile marker along the course as well as at the Start and Finish Lines. Timing mats will be located at the Start Line and Finish Line. There is one hydration station located on the 5K course with water and Gatorade for all participants. McCormick Place Get pumped up like the Bears on Sundays. Friends and family can watch their favorite Super Bears Shuffle 5K powered by Power Plate runners from: The viewing area in the Tailgate - on top of the hill Spectators will not be allowed in the Gear Check, Start Corral or the immediate finish line area After the race, meet your runner in the Tailgate Friends and family are welcome to join the participants at the Tailgate on the Stadium Green I-55 1 Fort Dearborn Rd 2 Enjoy the Super Bears Shuffle 5K powered by Power Plate Tailgate as only the Chicago Bears can TACKLE DUMMIES provide: Rod Tuffcurls and The Bench Press performing LIVE FREE Beer from Miller Lite (1 per participant, 21 and older) Appearances by Chicago Bears Alumni players Combine Corner - test your football skills and drills Friends and family are welcome to join the participants at the Tailgate on the Stadium Green Run through tackle dummies.
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. ADLER LOT 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 indicated on the Parking Map on the opposite page. Bicycle Participants are highly encouraged to ride their bicycles to this event. Bicycle parking will be available at the race site (See exact location on Fan Fest Map on page 27). 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. Participants can enter the start line area through the To Start Corrals structure on the north side of the Tailgate. This is a self-seeded race, please note the pace signs in the start corral area on Waldron Drive and line up according to your expected pace per mile. Participants and spectators can park in the Waldron Garage and the North Garage starting at 4:30pm. 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 are accepted. For those men who will finish the race in 17 minutes or faster, and women who will finish the race in 19 minutes or faster, pleae go directly to the start of the race, closest to the Bears head where you will be admitted into the Start Line corral.
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