Event Description
The Universal Sole Four Mile classic is back in 2019! This cities only four mile race will start and finish at beautiful Montrose Harbor. Enjoy a chip timed 4 mile run/walk with a flat, fast course all along Chicago’s lakefront path with the city as your back drop! The 2019 race will take place Thursday Evening, May 18th @ 7pm! A great race to kick off your spring & summer running season!
Race Beneficiary: Chicago Run -- Founded in 2007 to aid in the fight against childhood obesity, Chicago Run is a non-profit organization aiming to impact the entire school health environment in a holistic and collaborative manner by engaging families, teachers, and school staff. Chicago Run fuses digital learning, cross-community collaboration, nutrition, and neighborhood pride into its physical activity programs, ensuring a more engaged student body.
Event details and schedule
Race Details:
- A custom USOLE 4 Mile Classic Pint Glass and a very cool premium item that is TBD to all runners registered! We will announce the custom premium item shortly! Stay tuned!
- Race will begin @ 7:00pm @ Montrose Harbor by "The Dock"! On-site check-in/registration will begin @ 5:00pm and close promptly @ 6:30pm!
- Gear Check will be on-site @ The Universal Sole Tents.
- Water and NUUN Hydration Drink at the Start/finish area! In addition, there will be (1) aid stations on course.
- Clif Bars, Bananas will be provided along with other goodies from our sponsors (in vendor area)!
- Parking Info: Montrose Harbor has parking all along the street and in pay lots
- Public Transportation: The CTA has bus routes that stop at Montrose Harbor! Please visit http://www.transitchicago.com/ for more information.
- DIVVY has a bike station right at the start line of the USOLE 4 Mile Classic!
Awards:
- Top three Overall Male & Female
- Age Group M&F Awards: 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+
- Post race raffle with great prizes from Universal Sole & all of our sponsors to be held at our post race party @ Diag Bar & Grill!
Packet Pick-up: Packet pick-up will be available on race day. Pre-race packet pick-up is TBD and will be announced shortly.
Post Race Party: We will head over to a post race venue to enjoy a brunch and a post race party! Details are TBD!
Volunteer Information: Please email Universal Sole (info@universalsole.com) for more details!
Strollers & Dogs: Strollers and dogs are allowed, we ask that you start in the back of the corral.
*Please note: There are no refunds or exchanges for this event.
