**THE 2021 USOLE 4 MILE CLASSIC**
The Universal Sole Four Mile classic is back (May 15th, 2021)! Chicago's only four mile race will have a new look for 2021 as we will head to a new location and bring this early summer road race favorite safely and responsibly back to an in-person race. We are excited to get back on the roads and host our annual kickoff race to summer, the USOLE Four Mile Classic. We will follow all COVID-19 safety protocols that we have had in place for our other races and bring back to you one of our most popular USOLE races. Join us as we come into our 9th year of Four Mile Classic!

Race Beneficiary: Chicago Run -- Chicago Run is a nonprofit organization that provides young people from Pre-K through high school with inclusive running and physical activity programs. They empower young people with equitable access to physical activity and use running as a catalyst to transform lives. Through the power of sport, they build resilience to stress and trauma and develop social and emotional skills. Programming is primarily focused in under-resourced communities with limited access to physical activity and play.

Race Details:
  • An exclusive USOLE Four Mile Classic Race T-shirt for all registered runners (see image on this page)!
  • USOLE Four Mile Classic Pricing (due to COVID-19 safety regulations, our numbers are very limited):
    • THROUGH RACE DAY - $50
    • We will have race morning registration unless race sells out
    • No exchanges or refunds
  • Race course will be an out and back (2 miles out and 2 miles back) on the flat/paved forest preserve trail (North Brand Trail). Course will be finalized and posted on this page.
  • Race will begin promptly @ 9am! On-site check-in/registration will begin @ 7:30am and close promptly @ 8:30am!
  • Weather Issues: In the case of inclement weather, the only time we will delay a race or consider any action is in the presence of lightning. All other weather (rain, snow, tons of snow, tons of rain, etc) we will run the race.
  • Magnesia Spring Water at the Start/finish area! In addition, there will be (1) aid stations on course (at the 2 mile turnaround).
  • Refreshing Solemn Oath Brewing & Athletic Brewing craft brews will be given to all runners after the race in a socially distant manner. City Water hard Seltzer will also be out with a great new product!
  • Clif Bars, Bananas will be provided along with other goodies from our sponsors (in vendor area).
  • Race day gear check will be at the Universal Sole Tents
  • Parking Info: Plenty of Parking in Harms Woods Forest Preserve.
Awards:
  • 1st Place Overall Male & Female - Custom Winner's Tiles & Gift Card
  • Age Group M&F Awards: 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
  • Post race raffle with great prizes from Universal Sole & all of our sponsors will be had on-site.

Packet Pick-up & Race Day Registration:
*We will be having a packet pickup with our retail partners:
May 13th- Bitter Pops Bottle Shop - 3pm - 9pm
May 14th - Heart Break Hill Running Company - 1pm - 7pm
*Packet pick-up & race morning registration will also be available on race morning starting @ 7:45am from the USOLE Tents.

Post Race - Brews & Fun!
Once the races are over, we will have Solemn Oath craft brews along with Athletic Brewing non-alcoholic brews for everyone! City Water Hard Seltzer will also be on hand to help hydrate folks after the run. We will have some other goodies for folks as well to enjoy, but let's run, have some fun and enjoy some fine craft brew styles from our USOLE Four Mile Classic sponsors!  We will also have a killer raffle for all runners with some really cool prizes from all of our sponsors. Come for the run, stay for the fun (socially distant and safe of course).

Volunteer Information: Please email Universal Sole (info@universalsole.com) and let us know if you would like to take part by volunteering.

Strollers & Dogs: Strollers and leashed dogs are happily allowed, we ask that you start in the back of the start line corral.

*Please note: There are no refunds or exchanges for this event. Discount codes can't be used on race day registration (best to sign up pre-event on-line here)!
  • COVID-19 Rules & Regulations:
    • All participants will be required to have face masks worn at all times prior to the state of the race and after the race while on race site.
    • All participants will be required to start the race with a mask and can remove the mask during the race (you sill must carry the mask).
    • We will require all registered runners follow all social distance guidelines with folks have a 6ft or greater distance apart.
    • Packet Pick-up on-site will follow all social distancing rules with 6ft distance enforced.
    • We will have start circles for runners to stand in for each wave at the start line corral with 6ft or more distance between the circles.
    • During COVID-19, please refrain from on-site physical forms of contact (hugs, high fives, etc)
    • Please be responsible and socially distant for any activities pre and post race (selfies, group selfies, etc)
    • Tissues/Handkerchief required for all spitting or nose blowing while on the race site and during the race.
    • Persons from high-risk groups for COVID-19 complications should consult their physician before participating.
    • Do not participate if you are feeling sick or ill, and or have a fever, or if you have been in contact with someone unrecovered from COVID-19. 

Location

**Harms Woods Forest Preserve**
Harms Rd & Old Orchard Rd
Cook County, IL 60077
(near Skokie)

**Parking will be available in the Forest Preserve Parking Lot**

2021 FOUR MILE CLASSIC SPONSORS