READY TO RUN 20 MILER

Ready to Run 20 Miler

Group Leaders go HERE

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Date & Time

Sunday, September 22, 2024

6:30 a.m.

Description

A fully-supported 20-Mile run with a unique point-to-point course along Chicago's lakefront to help you in your marathon training! Give yourself the best marathon experience by also signing up for Marathon VIP.

Location

Start: Montrose Wilson Track

Lake Shore Dr. & Wilson Dr.

Chicago, IL 60640

2023 PARTICIPANT GUIDE

COURSE MAP

PHOTOS

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Amenities

A fully-supported 20 miler to complete your marathon training.
Beautiful point-to-point lakefront course from Montrose Beach to Jackson Park, including post-race shuttle back to the start.
Pace groups from 7:30 to 11:30 run, and 12:00 to 13:00 run/walk.
Aid Stations every ~2 miles with water and Gatorade Endurance.
Gear check transported from start to finish
Unique Short Sleeve Finishers' Shirt
Custom Designed Keepsake Bib
Professional announcing by Chicago running legend Dave Kappas!
Post-race celebration
Free digital photo downloads
City and Suburban Packet Pick-Up Options

Course

No loops! The Ready to Run 20 Miler features a point-to-point course, starting at the Montrose Wilson Track on the north end of the Lakefront Trail and finishing on the south end of the Lakefront Trail at Jackson Park. A shuttle is available to bring runners back to start line parking, as well as a Grant Park downtown stop.
Aid Stations: There will be on-course aid stations approximately every 2 miles. Each on-course aid station will offer both water and Gatorade Endurance. The aid stations near mile 10 and mile 13 will also serve Gatorade Energy Gels. Each aid station will also have access to restrooms or portable toilet units nearby. Most aid stations will have full medical support on-site.

FEES

General Registration: For individuals not in CARA Summer Marathon Training program. Includes 10% discount for CARA Supporter Level members (Discount credited automatically after member login on form)
- $55 - Through July 3
- $65 - Through August 7
- $75 - Through August 31
- $85 - Through September 20

Summer Marathon Training Program Participants: Individuals in CARA Summer Marathon Training program. Waived Fee.
Group Leaders: Group leaders of our CARA Summer Marathon Training program. Waived Fee.

* CARA Training Program runners must register at least 48 hours prior to picking up their packet to allow time for registration approval. Deadline 9/13 for final weekend pick-up.

REGISTRATION LINKS

CARA SMTP Participant: CLICK HERE

CARA SMTP Group Leader: CLICK HERE

General Registration: CLICK HERE

Participants MUST pick up their bib prior to race day. Finishers shirts are provided at the event, immediately after completing the run.
Bib mailing is available during registration or may be added by logging into your participant account. (Deadline to order is September 3rd)
NO RACE DAY BIB PICK-UP.
Friends and family may pick up for a participant with a copy (printed or digital) of the participant's confirmation email or check in pass.

Pick-Up Schedule:

Thursday, September 12, 2024

Running for Kicks - 3:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, September 12, 2024

Xtra Mile Running Schaumburg - 3:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, September 14, 2024

Fleet Feet Lincoln Square - All business hours
Fleet Feet Deerfield - All business hours

Friday, September 20, 2024

Fleet Feet South Loop - 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, September 21, 2024

Fleet Feet Old Town - All business hours
Fleet Feet Elmhurst - All business hours

Event Details

Event Day Schedule

5:45 a.m. - Venue open
6:20 a.m. - Deadline to report to Start Wave
6:30 a.m. - Start Waves Begin

Travel

Location:
- Start Line: Montrose Wilson Track (Wilson Drive and Lake Shore Drive, Chicago)
- Finish Line: Jackson Park Grove 19a/b (Hayes Drive and Lake Shore Drive, Chicago)
Additional travel information (directions, parking, rideshare, bike/DIVVY) may be found in the Participant Guide (Available by September 1)

Finish Cut-Off

Participants must finish within five (5) hours after the last on-time start (15-minute pace per mile).
Aid stations and course marshals will support a 15 minute pace per mile at each location.

Start Wave Assignments / Procedures

Procedures have been designed to fully meet local gathering and safety guidelines for events.
The event reserves the right to adjust procedures based on participation levels and or for changes in gathering guidelines or procedures.
CARA training group leaders will lead pace groups.

Post-Run Shuttle

Buses will transport runners between the finish line (Jackson Park) and the starting line (Montrose Beach-Wilson Parking Lot) after the run. Buses will go directly to the start line with no stops on the way.
A limited number of additional buses will provide a route directly to a downtown stop in the Grant Park area.
Buses from the finish to the start will depart approximately every 15 minutes beginning at approximately 9:30 a.m.
Buses from the finish to downtown will depart approximately every 30 minutes beginning at approximately 9:30 a.m.
Runner transport buses are for participants only. Friends and family will not be permitted to ride buses.

Gear Check

Gear check will be available at the start line. Gear will be transported to the finish line for pickup. Runners will need their race bib as identification to retrieve their checked gear.
Please use any bag that is of standard backpack or duffle bag size. Please attach your gear check tag (from your race bib) prior to checking your bag (zip ties will be provided).
We are unable to provide a covered gear check. Please plan accordingly in case of inclement weather. If wet weather is forecast, we recommend using a waterproof bag for your gear check.

Volunteer

If you are interested in volunteering for Ready to Run 20 Miler, please contact Evan DeBock at evan@cararuns.org

Volunteer

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