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Spring and Fall Ultra Marathons on Chicago's Lakefront

10th Annual Chicago Lakefront 50/50

Saturday, October 31, 2009
50M: 6:30 AM
50K:  8:30 AM

Location

 Both races start and finish on Chicago's lakefront, at 63rd Street Beach House.

Start

 50M:  6:30 AM (11-hour time limit)
50K:  8:30 AM
For early start information contact info@chicagoultra.org

Course
  • Consists of 3 out-and-back segments.
  • The races follow the Lakefront running path.
  • Mostly asphalt with some concrete sections.
  • One of the flattest 50k and 50Mile courses in North America.
  • The current 50 mi. world record was set on Chicago's lakefront in 1984. 

Awards

 Medals to all finishers. Overall male and female trophies.

Cool Tech Shirt

 To every paid participant.

Aid Stations

 Three; approximately every 2.5 miles. Amply stocked with water, Gatorade, cola, and a variety of food items.

Registration

 By mail or online. 
Online Registration will close 10/28/09 at midnight.  You will be unable to register anywhere on 10/29/09.  Registration for both races and packet pickup will be available at Fleet Feet 1620 N. Wells St. Chicago on Friday 10/30/09 from Noon till 7 PM and on race day before the start.

Fees

 

 50M 50k
  Until 7/31/2009 $40 $30
  8/1/09 till 10/28/09 $50 $40
  10/30/09 & 10/31/09 $60 $50
  CARA Discount (No discount 10/30/09 or 10/31/09) $2 $2

More Information

 e-mail: info@chicagoultra.org
Stuart Schulman 2800 N. Lake Shore Drive #2808
Chicago, IL 60657
Phone: 773-575-3101

Volunteer Information

 Please send an e-mail to info@chicagoultra.org with your contact information, and include Chicago Lakefront 50/50 in your subject line.  Thank you!