Join US February 28 For Chicago's Original Boston Marathon Training Run

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Posted by joel on Feb 22, 2010 - 02:37 PM

The Boston 20, Chicago's Original Boston Training Run

Boston_20 

Join Universal Sole and The Road To Boston as we continue with this fine tradition of supporting folks running the Boston Marathon (or any spring marathon) here in Chicago.  We have the 20 mile route all planned and fully supported.  After the run, please join us for food and Goose Island Beer from Grand River (3 doors down from the SOLE).  For more information or you would like to sign up, please call Universal Sole or email @ info@universalsole.com.
Time: Meet at Universal Sole @ 7:30am, Run @ 8 am

DATE: Sunday, February 28, 2010

 

STARTING LOCATION: Universal Sole

 

ADDRESS: 3052 N. Lincoln Ave

 

CHECK-IN: 7:00AM

 

RUN: 8:00AM

 

DISTANCE: 10 to 20 miles

 

COURSE: Same as previous years, East on Wellington to the lakefront running path; North to Bryn Mar, back South to Randolph, then North to Wellington, back to the Universal Sole

 

TIMING: Bring your own watch. This is not a race, it is a training run.

 

AID STATIONS: There will be 2 or 3 aid stations. If you drink lots of water, wear your fuel belt.

 

POST-RUN GATHERING & RAFFLE: Grand River Bar & Grill, 3052 N. Lincoln, 3 doors to the right of U. Sole. Opening early at 10AM for us featuring specials for runners!

 

ENTRY FEE: Absolutely free but please RSVP by e-mailing: theroadtoboston@rcn.com

or call Universal Sole!

 

RAFFLE: Post run…. Your completed liability release form will serve as your raffle ticket

 

15% DISCOUNT: On all regular price shoes & clothes to partacipants on Sunday, February 28th.

 

VOLUNTEERS: Yes, seeking volunteers for this event. Bring your smiles and spirit.  All volunteers will be entered into the raffle & are welcome to the post-run refreshments

 

FREE POST-RUN MASSAGES by Andrea

 

PARKING: 2 hour pay to park  street parking on Lincoln Ave. Arrive early and try for the side streets.

 

DONATE: Your old running shoes to help Chicago’s Homeless & Haiti Relief

Contact information:
Universal Sole
(773) 868-0893
info@universalsole.com
http://www.universalsole.com


Fee: Free, must sign up!
 
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