Country Sole Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

Chicago, IL | Oct. 19, 2019

2019 REGISTRATION IS OPEN. 2019 WEBSITE/EVENT GEAR UPDATES COMING SOON.

EVENT DAY QUICK LINKS

You worked so hard for the finish line,
and a heart doesn’t forget something like that.

Nothing says country more like biscuits, eggs,
and beer. Plus, you’ve already burned the calories!

CHIP TIMED

HALF MARATHON,
10K & 5K

EVENT CHARITY

RUN FOR A CAUSE

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HALF MARATHON MAP

10K MAP

5K MAP

Schedule

RACE DAY
6:10 a.m. Last Minute Registration & Packet Pick Up Open
6:10 a.m. Gear Check Opens
6:55 a.m. Last Minute Registration & Packet Pick Up Close
7:15 a.m. Half Marathon, 10k, 5K Start
7:30 a.m. Live Country Music Band Starts
8:00 a.m. 5k Awards
8:15 a.m. 10K Awards
9:30 a.m. Half Marathon Awards
10:30 a.m. Gear Check Closes

Participants have 3.5 hours to finish event

Packet pick up

Option 1: Get your packet mailed right to your door for $9.99 (limited time availability).
Option 2: Pick up your packet
Friday, October 19, 2018
11:30 am – 5:30 pm
Road Runner Sports Chicago
1435 N Kingsbury St.
Chicago, IL 60642
BONUS! You’ll get $10 from Road Runner Sports to spend on anything you want in the store! Or join the VIP Family and save 25% on everything! Don’t miss out on this exclusive gift when you pick up your packet in store. Restrictions apply. See store for details. COUPON.
Picking up someone else’s packet? Don’t forget you must bring their signed waiver.
Option 3: Event day packet pick up (not suggested).
Participant gear must be picked up at pre-event packet pick up or on event day. If you do not pick up your participant gear there will be a fee to have it mailed to you: Post-race event gear registration

Charity

Back on My Feet
Back on My Feet is a national nonprofit organization that uses running to help those experiencing homelessness change the way they see themselves so they can make real change in their lives that results in employment and independent living. Back on My Feet does not provide food nor shelter, but instead provides coaching, resources, financial aid, job training and access to employment opportunities. CLICK HERE for more details.

Directions & Parking

Start/Finish Address:
Montrose Harbor
601 West Montrose Avenue
Chicago, IL 60613
-See course map for exact location.
All Community Events recommends eco-friendly transportation for your convenience: carpool, bicycle or use public transit!
Public Transportation:
-CTA(Chicago Transit Authority): CTA’s trip planner http://tripsweb.rtachicago.com or 888.YOUR.CTA
-Metra Train Service: www.metrarail.com or 312.322.6777
-RTA(Regional Transit Authority): www.rtachicago.com
Parking:
-Parking along and on N. Simonds Dr.

Bicycle parking is available near the race start/finish location.

Results & Photos

Free digital photos post race.
2018 Results
2018 Photos – Album 1
2018 Photos – Album 2
2017 Results
2017 Photos – Album 1
2017 Photos – Album 2
2016 Results
2016 Photos
2015 – 10 Mile Results
2015 – 4 Mile Results
2015 – 1 Mile Results
2015 Photos

BEER

One (1) free complimentary beer to all participants who are 21+ years of age. Please bring your i.d. and enjoy responsibly.

Awards

Finisher medals earned for all Half Marathon, 10K & 5K finishers.
Awards will be awarded to the top 3 participants, male and female in each age group and overall for the half marathon, 10k & 5K.
Participant must be present on event day to receive medal.
Age Groups: 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+
If you do not pick up your medal there will be a $5 fee to have it mailed to you: Post race medal request registration.

Pacers

Pacers will help you achieve your goal time. At the start, look for a runner holding a sign with one of the times below. This runner will run the pace consistently throughout the race and help motivate you to keep up! These runners are dedicated to help lead you to one of the goal times listed below:
1:30:00 (6:52 per mile)
1:35:00 (7:15 per mile)
1:40:00 (7:38 per mile)
1:45:00 (8:00 per mile)
1:50:00 (8:24 per mile)
1:55:00 (8:47 per mile)
2:00:00 (9:10 per mile)
2:05:00 (9:32 per mile)
2:10:00 (9:55 per mile)
2:15:00 (10:18 per mile)
2:20:00 (10:40 per mile)
2:25:00 (11:04 per mile)
Want to be a pacer? Email info@allcommunityevents.com
Actual pacer finish times may vary from the advertised pace time. Times are not guaranteed.

Volunteer

Come and be part of a fun an exciting event. All volunteers receive a FREE SHIRT for helping. Volunteers are needed to help on event day throughout the event. Please e-mail us at info@allcommunityevents.com for more information
Click here to volunteer

Contact Us & General Notes

Need help with your registration? Race Transfer? Change t-shirt size? Bib exchange? etc. Click here.

This event is chip timed. Your “chip” is integrated with your bib. You must wear your bib on your front across your stomach to be electronically timed.

Runners and walkers can participate in this event as long as the participant can finish within the event time limit, see schedule above.

Monitored gear check will be provided. Pick up and drop off will be at the start/finish area. The event is not responsible for any lost or stolen items.

All event shirts are cold wash & hang dry.

If you ordered your race packet to be mailed to you, it will typically arrive 1-4 days before the event. It will be sent to the address you entered during registration. If your package does not arrive before the event day, please come to event day packet pick up where you will be re-assigned your bib and gear.

Participant gear must be picked up at pre-event packet pick up or on event day. If you do not pick up your participant gear there will be a fee to have it mailed to you: Post-race event gear registration

All participants are required to read and sign the event waiver form. Click mail-in registration link or waiver link on registration page for event waiver.

It is the participant’s responsibility to make sure that they do not impair their ability to hear, see, sense, and detect present or potential hazards and dangers.

Park trails and roads are open to public use throughout the event.

Water stations include water and sports drink.

If at any time you are in need of assistance throughout the event please notify a volunteer or course monitor.

No dogs. No strollers.

The event will start rain, snow or shine. The event could be delayed due to lightning or other dangerous conditions. Above schedule is weather dependent. Trail conditions could be variable.

You can transfer to a different distance within the same race up to 3 days before the event. If you are transferring to a more expensive race you’ll have to pay the difference of the registration fees.

You can transfer your registration/bib # to another participant for $6 up to 3 days before the event.

You can defer your registration to next year’s race or any other All Community Event’s race for $6 up to 17 days before the event. After that, you can still defer for $15 until the day prior to packet pick up. Please send us an e-mail to request a deferment.

You can manage your event shirt size and any other add-ons up to 10 days before the event.

Email: Chicagocountrysole@allcommunityevents.com
Phone: 224-757-5425

Office hours: M – F from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. CST
*We may not be in the office on Mondays or Fridays due to being on-site for events.