**THE 2022 USOLE 4 MILE CLASSIC**
The Universal Sole Four Mile classic is back (May 19th, 2022)! Chicago's only four mile race will have a familiar look for 2022. We are headed back to our original location, Montrose Harbor! That's right, we are bringing this USOLE staple race back to the city and we couldn't be more excited. We invite you all to join us as we kick off the summer season of racing!

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.

BRING OLD RUNNING SHOES OUT TO THE RACE TO RECYCLE!
Reduce Waste Chicago -- They help Chicagoan's reduce their waste output through reusing, repairing and recycling. They work with organizations across the city to host Reuse & Recycle Pop-Up events, where residents can drop off materials from our accepted items list that are not accepted by the city’s Blue Cart program. RWC distributes items to other organizations, local nonprofits, artists groups and recycling companies – all of which improves landfill diversion. Reduce Waste Chicago will be out at the Four Mile Classic accepting running shoes for recycling and have Block Bins out for composting. For more information, click here.

Race Details:
  • The goods...Each registered athlete gets:
    • Race entry into the USOLE Four Mile Classic
    • Four Mile Classic tri-blend short sleeve race running t-shirt (image coming soon)
    • Post run refresh drink & food.
    • Entry into the post-race party at Bitter Pops with first brew on the house
    • Post race raffle at awards and at post-race party
    • Age group awards
  • USOLE Four Mile Classic Pricing:
    • Just $40.00 until April 1
    • $45.00 after April 2
    • $50.00 Race Week (and on race day)
    • No exchanges or refunds
  • Race course will be a 4 mile flat & fast loop course on Chicago's beautiful lakefront path (see course map on this page). Race start and finish will be at Montrose Harbor.
  • Race will begin promptly @ 7:00pm! On-site check-in/registration will begin @ 5:00pm and close promptly @ 6:30pm.
  • 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).
  • Granola 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 @ Montrose Harbor
  • Montrose can be accessed by the CTA Bus Line and also DIVVY Bikes (DIVVY Bike station at the start line).
Awards:
  • 1st Place Overall Male & Female - Custom Winner's Tiles & Gift Card
  • Age Group Female & Male Awards, top three in each age group: 0-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 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:
*Packet pick-up & race day registration will be available on race evening (May 19) starting @ 5pm from the USOLE Tents @ Montrose Harbor. This will be the only packet pickup we will have for this race.

Post Race - Brews & Fun!
A post race party will follow the USOLE Four Mile Classic at a one of our favoite running hang outs, Bitter Pops Bottle Shoppe (3357 N. Lincoln Ave). We will have a post race bash to toast our race returning to Chicago and celebrate post USOLE Four Mile Classic. All registered runners will receive one complementary brew (be sure to bring you race number with you). We will also host our raffle as well at Bitter Pops throughout the evening. Join us for the run, then join us post race for the run at Bitter Pops!
COVID-19 Rules & Regulations:
  • If you are fully vaccinated, we will have no mask requirement in place for our races. If you are not vaccinated, we urge you to wear a mask and social distance as necessary. We will operate on the honor system and will not be asking for any proof of vaccination.
  • This will be a mass start race and everyone will start together in the start/finish corral. We will have chip timing, so anyone that wants to start after the mass start can feel free to do so as your time will start once you cross the start line.
  • Please be responsible for any activities pre and post race (selfies, group selfies, etc).
  • Persons from high-risk groups for COVID-19 (that are not vaccinated) 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. 
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).

Location

**MONTROSE HARBOR CHICAGO**
Montrose Harbor
601 West Montrose Ave.
Chicago, IL 60613

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