The Universal Sole Four Mile classic is back in 2019! Chicago's only four mile run race will start and finish at beautiful Montrose Harbor. Enjoy a chip timed 4 mile run/walk with a flat, fast course all along Chicago’s lakefront path with the city as your back drop! This race will take place Thursday Evening, May 16th, 2019 @ 7pm! A great race to kick off your spring & summer running season!

Race Beneficiary: Chicago Run -- Founded in 2007 to aid in the fight against childhood obesity, Chicago Run is a non-profit organization aiming to impact the entire school health environment in a holistic and collaborative manner by engaging families, teachers, and school staff. Chicago Run fuses digital learning, cross-community collaboration, nutrition, and neighborhood pride into its physical activity programs, ensuring a more engaged student body.

Race Details:
  • A custom USOLE 4 Mile Classic Pint Glass to all finishers along with a really cool custom USOLE 4 Mile Classic custom wicking running hat (see photo->)!
  • USOLE 4 Mile Classic Registration Pricing:
    • Until April 1st - $40.00
    • After May 6th - $45.00
  • Race will begin promptly @ 7pm! On-site check-in/registration will begin @ 5:00pm and close promptly @ 6:30pm!
  • Water and NUUN Hydration Drink at the Start/finish area! In addition, there will be (1) aid stations on course.
  • Clif Bars, Bananas will be provided along with other goodies from our sponsors (in vendor area)!
  • Parking Info: Montrose Harbor has parking all along the street and in pay lots
  • Public Transportation: The CTA has bus routes that stop at Montrose Harbor! Please visit http://www.transitchicago.com/ for more information.
  • DIVVY has a bike station right at the start line of the USOLE 4 Mile Classic!
Awards:
  • Top three Overall Male & Female
  • 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+
  • Post race raffle with great prizes from Universal Sole & all of our sponsors to be held at our post race party @ Lakeshore Sport & Fitness Roof Top Deck in Lincoln Park!
Packet Pick-up:
-Pre-race Packet Pickup, May 14 -15th - 12pm-7pm (Highly Recommended):
Road Runner Sports - Chicago
1435 North Kingsbury
Chicago, IL 60642
(312) 448-2966
*Plenty of free parking in the Road Runner Parking Lot*
-Race Day Registration & Packet Pickup will start @ 5pm until 6:15pm at the Universal Sole Tents at Montrose Harbor. Please bring your id and credit card/cash if registering race day!

Post Race Party @ Rizzo's (3658 N. Clark): Following the race, we will head over to Rizzo's in Wrigleyville for a post race party to celebrate with our USOLE Four Mile Classic title sponsor, 26.2 Brew! Everyone who attends gets one complimentary 26.2 Brew and a limited edition USOLE Four Mile classic - 26.2 Brew Pint Glass! Food specials will be going all night long! We will also be doing our post race raffle at Rizzo's with prizes from all of our sponsors! Come for the run and then head to the celebration @ Rizzo's with USOLE & 26.2 Brew!

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 allowed, we ask that you start in the back of the corrals.

*Please note: There are no refunds or exchanges for this event. Discount codes can's be used on race day/night registration (best is to sign up pre-event on-line here)!
PROCEEDS FROM THE 2019 USOLE 4MC BENEFIT CHICAGO RUN

Location

Montrose Harbor
601 W Montrose Ave
Chicago, IL 

There will be plenty of parking near the event site. We strongly encourage all participants to take public transportation. 

2019 FOUR MILE CLASSIC SPONSORS

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