Universal Sole :: The Soul of Running in Chicago

3rd Annual F^3 Lake Half Marathon and 5k

10:00 AM January 28
Duration: 1:00

3rd Annual F^3 Lake Half Marathon and 5k - 2012

Event Name:

3rd Annual F^3 Lake Half Marathon and 5k - 2012

Event Date Time:

Saturday, January 28, 2012 @ 10:00am

Event Distance:

Half Marathon and 5k

City and State:

Chicago , IL

Event Address:

Foster Avenue Beach view map

Description:

**UPDATE! ALL FINISHERS ARE GETTING A MEDAL WITH AN INCORPORATED BEER BOTTLE OPENER!**

WE'RE BACK! And, this time we're legal! That's right, the 3rd Annual F^ing Freezing Frozen Lake Half Marathon and 5k is official with proper permits, timing, race support, sponsor benefits - EVERYTHING!

Most importantly, this event will still have the grass-roots feel that we at F^3 Events feel is so important and core to our philosophy.

Your registration fee covers all race particulars and will get you entry (and bragging rights for life) to the event that in 2010 became Chicago's first ever January half marathon!

All participants will get the 2012 gender specific race shirt (design/ logo to be released in 2012).

We will have a warm tent feature so that athletes and volunteers alike will be able to keep warm during and after the event, thanks to our sponsor Warmup PLC for this amazing feature!

After the race, we will head to a drinking establishment for our usual after-party debauchery (isn't this why we all do this?) with the first pint on Goose Island! We will do the awards ceremony (complete with national anthems) and amazing raffle at the after party!

Course Description:

The start and finish will be located at Foster Avenue Beach. Please be prepared for ANY type of weather. It's never too late to get a pair of Yaktrax so you can have a solid grip if it's an icy day!

Please see the course maps below. **Subject to Change**

Course Maps:

	5k
	Half Marathon

Directions to start:

The start/finish location will be Foster Avenue Beach (subject to change). Please use this map if you need assistance getting to this location:

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Parking:

Parking is available along North Simonds Drive and can be accessed off Lake Shore Drive via the Montrose and Foster exits. N Simonds Drive runs parallel to Lake Shore Drive on the east side.

We HIGHLY recommend the use of public transportation (for environmental reasons) and allowing plenty of travel time in order to avoid congestion and being late to the race.

Awards Info:

There will be special trophies for the top male and female and then medals for the 2nd and 3rd place male and females. Depending on numbers, we may do age group awards too.

There will also be a prize for the top teams (one all male, one female and one mixed)

Chicago Training Program:

The F^3 Lake Half Marathon & 5k is **THE GOAL RACE** for CARA's 2011/2012 winter half marathon training program!

There is nothing like company during training and CARA can offer you just that!

Are you tough enough? Brave the blizzards, fight the freeze, and sprint through the snow with CARAâ€™s Winter Half Marathon Training Program. This 12-week program will turn up the heat on your winter training and help you set blazing times at our target race, the F^3 Lake Half Marathon! Let CARA lead the way for your half marathon training! This program features:

    fully supported long runs
    speed work
    free injury prevention hotline
    long sleeved technical t-shirt
    MOTIVATION

Plus, you get a special discount on the F^3 Lake Half Marathon!

Training begins on November 12. So, as you contemplate what to do after the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, or search for that one race to do, keep in mind this awesome training program for you local Chicagoans.

Register today, because there is no â€œoff seasonâ€  in running!

Twitter TWaining:

For those of you that are the anti-social type (or just aren't local to Chicago), consider virtually TWaining with NYC's very own @SpeedySasquatch (aka Josh Maio)! Josh has training programs available for our race and you can always 'tweet' him when you need advice or have questions. When you register for the race and opt for this training program, you'll become an exclusive member of #TeamSasquatch! Fun Director Ken Chin (aka @daRevoluCHIN ) is actually one of his pupils! For more information, send a message to TeamSasquatch@f3running.com.

Here are some tidbits about @SpeedySasquatch:
* Created a free Twitter-based running group in NYC that does speedwork, tempo, and long run trainings.
* 6-time BQer
* Paced out 6 other Boston Qualifiers
* Served on the expert panel at the 2010 Marine Corps Marathon 1st Time Marathoner's Q & A representing Brooks

I'M AN F^ER!

Due to popular demand, we are taking orders for our one-of-a-kind F^3 tech shirts! Our first order was placed on November 15. Subsequent orders will be placed on a monthly or bi-monthly basis based on quantity/interest. The time from us placing the order to you receiving your shirt is about two weeks, giving us time to order & print them.

**These are different from the actual race shirt.**

See what all the hype is about and order here!

Injured?

NovaCare Rehabilitation is pleased to offer their 24-hour injury hotline to all F^3 runners. Call 866.TRY.NOVA (866.879.6682), and a certified Athletic Trainer will return your call within 24 hours. If you have any injury concerns, aches and pains, or general questions about stretching and strengthening, call the NovaCare injury hotline and they will connect you with the right sports medicine doctor or physical therapist and give you some basic tips for injury management over the phone. NovaCare Rehabilitation Injury Hotline: 866.TRY.NOVA (866.879.6682)

Packet Pickup:

**Please remember that there is NO race day packet pickup!**

Packet pick up will be at Universal Sole Lakeview and downtown at The Running Institute.

Sunday, January 22, 12noon-4:30pm --  Universal Sole Lakeview

Tuesday, January 24, 11am-5:30pm -- Downtown at The Running Institute
Wednesday, January 25, 11am-5:30pm -- Downtown at The Running Institute

Thursday, January 26, 11am-7:30pm --  Universal Sole Lakeview
Friday, January 27, 11am-6:30pm --  Universal Sole Lakeview

Registration Info:

Your registration fee covers all race particulars (remember that we are getting permits this year!) along with a race shirt (gender specific) and all other benefits provided by our wide array of sponsors.

$69 NOV 1 - January 25th 2012 (We close registration this day)

All sales are final and no refunds or transfers will be processed. Additionally, in the remote chance that the City of Chicago closes the Lake Front Path due to dangerous conditions, there will not be refunds nor a re-scheduled event. The after party will take place as planned.

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