**THE 2025 USOLE 4 MILE CLASSIC**
The Universal Sole Four Mile classic is back, Thursday night, May 1, 2025! Chicago's only four mile race will have a familiar look for 2025. We are excited to be back in the city and at one of our favorite places, Montrose Harbor. We invite you all to join us as we kick off the summer season of racing!

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Race Details:
  • The goods...Each registered athlete gets:
    • Race entry into the USOLE Four Mile Classic
    • Four Mile Classic Premium Running Item - Custom Running Hip Pack or a Custom Head/Gator - See photo this page
    • Post run refresh drink & food.
    • Entry into the post-race party at Bitter Pops w/ first brew on the house
    • Post race raffle at awards and at post-race party
    • Age group awards
  • Four Mile Classic Pricing:
    • $40.00 December 27 (2024) - Jan 31
    • $45.00 Feb 1 - Feb 28
    • $50.00 March 1 - March 31
    • $55.00 April 1 - RACE EVENING
    • 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.
  • 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, 2nd & 3rd Place Overall Male & Female - Custom Award Tiles
  • 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 at post race party @ Bitter Pops!

Packet Pick-up & Race Day Registration:
*Pre-race Packet Pickup will be @ Fleet Feet Lincoln Square
Date: April 30, 2025
Time: 4pm - 7pm
Location: 4762 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago)
(You will get best pick of promo item at pre-race pickup @ Fleet Feet)
*Packet pick-up & race day registration will be available for everyone on race evening (May 1) starting @ 5pm from the USOLE Tents @ Montrose Harbor.

Post Race - Brews & Fun!
A post race party will follow the USOLE Four Mile Classic at a one of our favorite 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) from our craft beer sponsor, Solemn Oath Brewing. Bitter Pops will also keep the kitchen open for those folks looking to get a bite to eat at the post race party. We will 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!
Volunteer Information: Please email Universal Sole ([email protected]) 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, exchanges or person to person entry transfers for this event. Discount codes can't be used on race day/night registration (best is to sign up pre-event on-line here).

BRING OLD RUNNING SHOES OUT TO THE RACE TO RECYCLE!
Reduce Waste Chicago is a nonprofit organization that empowers residents to address climate change through waste reduction on a personal, producer, and policy level. They host Reuse & Recycling Pop-Up events across the city, where they collect a selection of items that can be reused, repurposed, or are difficult to recycle. Reduce Waste Chicago will be out at USOLE races accepting running shoes for recycling (athletic shoes only; please no packaging, bags, boxes, etc.) For more information, click here.

Location

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

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