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Rose Gold
Finisher
Medals

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5K

10K

15K Triple Medal Challenge

Option 1

Pick up your race packet in person prior to the race at:

Under Armour
600 N Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611

Saturday, May 9 (10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.)

Option 2

Have a friend or family member pick up your race packet for you by presenting your QR code prior to the race (location, dates, and times listed above).

Option 3

Race Day Packet Pick-Up. For $15 per race packet, you can pick up your race packet on race day at the race site before the event from 7:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. You can sign up for this service during the registration process.

Please note only those who register for Race Day Packet Pick-Up will be able to pick up their race packet on race day.

Start Time

5K – 8:00 a.m.
10K – 9:00 a.m.

Race Location

Grant Park – Arvey Field
1501 S Lakeshore Drive
Chicago, IL 60605

Arvey Field is NE of the Roosevelt Road & Columbus Drive intersection.

Parking & Transportation

Participants are encouraged to carpool or use public transportation to the race site. If you drive, please allow sufficient time for heavy traffic and street closures due to the race.

SpotHero

We recommend booking convenient and affordable parking in advance through SpotHero.

To reserve your parking spot, visit the Chicago Women’s Run SpotHero parking page.

Weather Policy

The Chicago Women’s Run will take place rain or shine. In the event of inclement weather (e.g., lightning) or other conditions that may affect the safety and health of participants, race officials reserve the right to delay, postpone, or cancel the race.

Distances

5K, 10K & 15K Triple Medal Challenge

Start Location

Timing

The Chicago Women’s Run will feature the B-Tag Chronotrack timing system. All participants will receive a B-Tag timing device with their bib number.

Course Time Limit

Please note all participants must maintain a 15:00 minute per mile pace or faster.

What is this?

To Qualify

Participants Receive

All the Swag

• One Chicago Women’s Run Shirt

• One Bib Number

• 5K Finisher Medal

• 10K Finisher Medal

• 15K Triple Medal Challenge Finisher Medal

Packet Pick-Up

Assist with distributing race packets and receive a free entry to the 5K or 10K. Your registration will be completed after your volunteer shift.

Race Day

Race day group volunteers lend a hand in event activities including but not limited to:

• Course Marshal

• Start line and finish line support

• Aid Station support

• Gear Check

• Course set up and tear down

• Packet Pick-Up

• Water and Gatorade station support

• Clean up

For more information, please email us at info@uawomensrun.com.

About

Created in 1969, Special Children's Charities serves thousands of Chicagoans with intellectual disabilities by providing millions of dollars annually for year-round athletic competition and sports training programs administered by the Chicago Park District, the Chicago Public Schools, and various agencies throughout the City of Chicago. 

Special Children’s Charities also provides life-enriching programs such as a Creative Arts Therapy Program through CPS, an After 22 Project through City Colleges of Chicago, an athlete-produced cable access television show, and a series of popular online events, like online cooking and art classes. 

Participants are of all ages, live in all 77 neighborhoods of the city, the majority of whom live at or below the poverty line.

For more information on how you can get involved, visit www.sochicago.org.

Refund Policy

All registrations are nonrefundable. No exceptions. As with all events, proceeds from the event are used to cover the numerous nonrefundable pre and post-race expenses required to produce the event (e.g., venue rental, city permits, park district permits, medical personnel, police and traffic control, security, participant shirts, finisher medals, bib numbers, timing chips, equipment rental, participant food and refreshments, tents and staging, event staff, signage, event supplies, portable restrooms, etc.).

Weather Policy

The Chicago Women’s Run will take place rain or shine. In the event of inclement weather (e.g., lightning) or other conditions that may affect the safety and health of participants, race officials reserve the right to delay, postpone, or cancel the race.

Lightning Policy

Can I get a refund?

All registrations are nonrefundable. No exceptions.

Can I walk the race?

Walkers are welcome to participate. Please note all participants must maintain a 15:00 minute per mile pace or faster.

Where can I find my bib number?

Bib numbers will be assigned at Packet Pick-Up.

Can a third party pick up my race packet?

Yes, a third party can pick up your race packet during the designated Packet Pick-Up times. To do so, they will need to present a copy of your unique QR code.

Can I exchange my shirt size at Packet Pick-Up?

Unfortunately, no. Race shirts have already been ordered and we need to honor what everyone ordered. On race day, we'll bring any extra shirts to the race site. Once the race has started, and assuming we have your size, we'll be happy to exchange it for you.

Can race packets be mailed?

Mailing race packets is not an option. If you are unable to pick up your race packet, we suggest having a third party pick it up for you. To do so, they will need to present a copy of your unique QR code

I am having trouble registering, is there someone I can contact?

For assistance, please contact Active.com support.