Name: Country Sole Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
Start: 20201017
End: 20201017
Location: Chicago

Chicago, IL | Oct 1ST – OCT 31ST

INTRODUCING THE TOTALLY REDESIGNED EVENT FOR 2020

EVENT DAY QUICK LINKS

PACKET PICK UP INFO / FIND MY BIB NUMBER / EVENT SCHEDULE

PARKING / RESULTS / FAQ’S

WHAT IS THE NEW 2020 COUNTRY SOLE 5K, 10K & HALF MARATHON?

The Country Sole Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K is still the beloved event it has always been, and this year instead of having a mass gathering event, runners can race the Lakefront trail course on their own or run virtually anywhere on a date of their choosing in October.
Here’s how it works:
1. Register for the virtual 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon and run the Lakefront Trail course without the crowds on your own on a date of your choosing in October. Or, run it virtually on a course of your choosing anywhere, anytime.
2. Select a day from October 1st-October 31st to conquer the distance on your own. Be sure to print your race bib before heading out on your run!
3. If you choose to run the Lakefront Trail route, you can follow the route using Strava and MapMyRun or get turn-by-turn voice directions using RunGo. You can also download and print out the map from the “Course Map” accordion below. If you choose to run the distance virtually on your own on a course of your choosing, use your favorite tracking app or watch to keep track of your finish time.
4. After conquering the distance on your own, submit your results to the leader board and print off your finisher certificate.
5. Get your commemorative event gear mailed straight to your door!

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HALF MARATHON,
10K & 5K

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LAKEFRONT

COURSE MAPS

WHAT YOU GET

PART OF THE FALL HAUL ENDURANCE SERIES

Be part of the Fall Haul Endurance Series! Challenge yourself to run 3 races on each race’s actual course or run all 3 races virtually on a course of your choosing. After you conquer each race, you will get your finisher medal mailed to your front door. Once you have completed the entire series you will get your exclusive Fall Haul Endurance Series finisher’s shirt. Sign up before 7/16 to save 30% and get the special series price for only $59.99 Sign up here.

HOW TO RUN THE LAKEFRONT COURSE AND SUBMIT YOUR RESULTS

1. Download RunGo, Strava (Premium) or MapMyRun. Click here to learn how to locate the course on these apps here.
*If you would like audio, turn-by-turn directions we recommend RunGo.
2. Once you arrive at the course, reference map below for exact start/finish location.
3. Run! Be sure to click “finish” when you are done to make sure you record an accurate time.
4. Click here to learn how to submit your results to the leader board.

HOW TO RUN VIRTUALLY AND SUBMIT YOUR RESULTS

HOW TO GET TO THE COURSE

COURSE MAPS

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
7:05 a.m. 5K Start
7:15 a.m. Half Marathon & 10K 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 $12.99 (limited time availability).
Option 2: Packet Pick up will be available Thursday, October 17th from 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM at:
Road Runner Sports
1435 N Kingsbury St.
Chicago, IL 60642
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

DIRECTIONS, PARKING & HOTELS

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.
Hotels:
Nearby Hotels

COURSE MAPS

Course Maps:
HALF MARATHON COURSE MAP
HALF MARATHON ELEVATION MAP
10K COURSE MAP
5K COURSE MAP
Live Participant Tracking:
Click here to download the live participant tracking app, RaceJoy.
Experience race day like never before! Track your race progress while on course. Your family and friends can track your progress and directly send you motivational support while you’re racing.

Results & Photos

BEER

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 INFO

Sign up to participate as a volunteer
Join in the excitement as a volunteer. All volunteers receive a free event shirt for volunteering. Volunteers will help at water stations, participant check-in, course marshaling and many other places.
If you can’t find your volunteer confirmation e-mail, which is sent 2 weeks prior to the event, please contact us at 224-757-5425 or the e-mail address below. Or simply meet at the volunteer check-in located at the start/finish line on event day at 5:55 a.m.

For more information email: Chicagocountrysole@allcommunityevents.com

Charity

FETCHING TAILS FOUNDATION
Fetching Tails Foundation is a 501c3 Illinois based non-breed specific rescue committed to saving dogs regardless of breed, age, and physical ability.
Fetching Tails Foundation is committed to lowering euthanasia rates by rescuing adoptable dogs from high kill shelters and other animal intake facilities and placing them in approved adopted homes. We are dedicated to helping our community through educational programs and combined efforts for spay & neuter clinics.

FAQ's & CONTACT US

When will my gear be shipped?
Gear will be shipped out weekly starting 10/12.
What date do I complete my race?
You can run the Chicago Country Sole Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K any day in October.
How do I print my bib?
Click this link to learn how to print your official race bib.
How do I print out my finisher certificate?
Congratulations on conquering the The Chicago Country Sole Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K! After you submit your results, there is a button in the top right corner that says “Certificate.”
What type of material is The Chicago Country Sole shirt?
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When do I need to submit results by?
You can submit results anytime before October 31st.
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.