RUN FOR THE KIDS

2011 Run for the Kids 5K Thursday, July 14, 2011 6:30 PM

Register Now, online by clicking here to sign up for the 2011 Run For The Kids 5K on Active.com.

The Run for the Kids 5K is held annually to benefit Illinois children that are burn victims. The Run for the Kids 5K helps fund the Burn Camp.

Soldier Field, Stadium Green
18th and Lake Shore Drive
Fees
$25 – 5K
$10 – Kids Dash

Registration Closing Date
Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at 11:59 PM

5K Run and Walk with Kids Dash at Chicago’s beautiful lakefront. Post Race Party with activities for children following event. All proceeds benefit pediatric charities in Illinois as well as Firefighter and Paramedic families in need.

CLICK HERE NOW to Register On-Line through July 13, 2010 www.active.com (2 day delay in picking up packet when registering on-line)

Schedule of Events -Thursday, July 14, 2010:
4:00 – 6:00 p.m. – Race Day Registration & T-Shirt Pickup (no goodie bags)
4:00 – 7:30 p.m. – Kids’ Corral Activities
6:30 p.m. – 5K Run Start 6:40 p.m. – 5K Walk Start
7:30 p.m. – Kids’ Dash
7:45 – 10:00 p.m. – Post-Race Party & Raffle

PRE REGISTRATION AND T-SHIRT PICKUP:
Fleet Feet Sports – Piper’s Alley
1620 North Wells
Friday, July 9 – 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m
Saturday, July 10 – 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Cork & Kerry Lounge
10614 South Western
Monday, July 12 – 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m

• No Goodie Bags in 2010 – We are doing our part to reduce waste.
• All registered participants will receive a t-shirt.
• All registered participants 21 years and older will receive 3 beer tickets.
• All Post Race participants 21 years and older can purchase beer tickets at the event.

TIMING:
This race will be timed utilizing D-Tag™. D-Tag™ is a disposable RFID tag. Each runner is responsible for peeling the tag off their running bib and placing it on their shoe to record their time.

Race Course:
The course begins on Museum Campus Drive, heads north along the lakefront path and loops back on the harbor walk finishing back at the Post Race Party.

• Course USATF Certified
• Split times at mile one, two and Finish Line
• Water stations will be located at the Start, 1.5 mile and Finish
• NO in-line skates, bicycles or dogs will be allowed on course
• All runners with strollers must start after and remain behind the runners

Awards:
Can be picked up at the Awards Tent after the race. Awards will not be mailed after event.

• 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place male and female in 5 year age groups
• 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place male and female overall
• 1st Place Masters male and female

Race Results:
Results will be posted at the Awards Tent after the race. Or you may visit www.mychicagoathlete.com or www.CARARuns.org.

KIDS’ CORRAL ACTIVITIES

• Face Painting
• Games
• Clowns
• Balloons
• Jumping Jack

All children must be accompanied by an adult
Kids’ DASH:
For children under the age of 12. A loop course will be staged. All children must be registered by an adult. NO EXCEPTIONS! All children must wear their Race Bib. All participants will receive an award.

Parking:
The Waldron Parking Deck. Exit Lake Shore Drive at 18th Street.

Gear Check:
Before the race, all participants may store their non-valuable items at the Gear Check Tent. WE ARE NOT responsible for any lost or stolen items.

Gear Check will be open from 4:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

If you are a business or corporation, please click here, and contact us to support the 2011 Run for the Kids 5K. You will receive your logo on our race day shirt, and publicity for your company or message, while helping children. You will be thanked online, on our shirts and flyers, and in person at the 11th Annual Chicago Run for the Kids 5K. Ignite the Spirit is a 501 (c) 3 and all donations are tax deductible. The good you can do for a child is far more valuable then the tax deduction.