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Start and Finish Location:
The race starts at the
Directions and
Take Lake Shore Drive
Packet Pickup and Race Day Registration:
Race packets will be available on Friday, October 31, from
On the race day, packet pickup will begin at
The Chicago Lakefront 50K and 50M will weave through a long, narrow strip of
parkland known as Jackson Park and
The park is closed between
On the race day, as every day, the park will be open to the public. Please be aware of this and use common sense and caution when negotiating the various paths throughout the park. The general public will probably be unaware that a race is in progress since we are small in number compared to larger 5K and 10K running races in Chicagoland. Park patrons are generally friendly and cheerful and you can expect them to yield the path if they see you coming. Please run defensively and give a wide berth or verbal warning when passing from behind.
Most of the event will take place on the bike path. Stay to your right, running no more than two abreast, and let bikers pass you on the left. As you cut across the path, please please please glance over your shoulder to look for the passing bikes before making your move.
Course:
Check the maps links on the home page.
Course Markings:
The course will have ground markings (chalked directional arrows) to guide you
through turns. Between the starting/finish area and the far north turn-around
area, course marshals on bikes will randomly monitor the race and assist
runners if necessary.
Aid Stations:
Aid stations will have water, Gatorade, Coke, cookies, pretzels, potato chips, variety of candy, fruits, first aid supplies and other surprises. The Promontory Point aid station may not be fully stocked.
Drop Bags:
Time Limits and Cutoffs:
There will be a cut off time of
Early Start Guidelines:
For early start information contact info@chicagoultra.org.
Awards and T-shirts:
Spectator Locations:
The best spectator viewing areas are located near the aid stations and the turnaround
points on the course. Late arriving spectators should be forewarned that there
may be limited parking at the Start/Finish area. However, there should be ample
free parking at
Weather:
Fall weather forecasting in
Results:
Unofficial times will be posted at the finish area during and after the race.
Official results will be available on our website.
The names of all official finishers along with their finishing times will be
submitted for publication in UltraRunning Magazine.
Post-Race Activities:
A huge pot of Beth Onines' delicious world-famous red
beans and rice awaits all runners. Enjoy!
Lodging:
You will want to drive or cab to the start/finish from wherever you stay.
Parking is free and ample.
Ramada Inn
4900 S.
800-237-4933
Must mention
A cheaper choice, located downtown is
Hostelling International Chicago
24 E. Congress Parkway
(312) 360-0300
Other reasonably priced hotels/motels in the Near North Side:
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Days Inn - Gold Coast |
Days Inn - Lincoln Park |
City Suites Hotel |
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Comfort Inn - Lincoln Park |
Best Western - Hawthorne Terrace |
Park Brompton Hotel |