2014 Rock'n'Roll Chicago 1/2 Marathon Event Guide

EVENT GUIDE JULY 19-20, 2014

#RNRCHI

Welcome to the one marathon you won’t want to end. A race so rock ‘n’ roll, the mile markers are rock bands. Because what’s the point of running if you just want it to end? Here, you might not break the tape, but the podium isn’t the point. Life is a journey and running should be a celebration.

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CONTENTS

18 DESTINATION CHICAGO

“Must sees” to make your weekend even more memorable

4 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Preview the happenings for the Expo & Running Festival

6 COURSE MAP

Check out this year’s epic course!

8 START LINE MAP Venue diagram for the start line located at Grant Park

10 FINISH LINE MAP

Venue diagram of the finish line and festival at Butler Field

12 SPECTATOR TIPS All the info your family and friends need to cheer you on

22 HEADLINER

Get ready to rock with Cold War Kids!

32 RESPECT THE DISTANCE

Tips from the RNR Series Medical Director to ensure your best race possible

34 RACE DAY CHECKLIST

48 hour checklist to ensure you are prepared for your big day

38 RUNNING TRAILS Warm up on some of CHI’s best paths

42 CHARITIES

Charity is the Heart of Rock ‘n’ Roll

14 PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION

Parking and other race day transportation details WRITER: Allison Humbert & Ellie Basa PHOTOGRAPHERS: Victah Sailor, Paul Nestor, Ryan Bethke GRAPHIC DESIGN & LAYOUT: Ryan Bethke

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Schedule of Events

CHICAGO SET LIST HEALTH AND FITNESS EXPO

RUNNING FESTIVAL

POST - RACE CONCERT

McCormick Place, Lakeside Center East Building, Hall D1 2301 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago

SATURDAY, JULY 19 5K Start Line: Lakefront Path at E. Monroe Street 5K Start: 8:00am

7:30am – 8:15am HONEY & THE 45’S 1st Set

SUNDAY, JULY 20 Start Line: Columbus Drive and Monroe Street at Grant Park Race Start: 6:30am

FRIDAY, JULY 18 12:30pm to 7:00pm (early open at 12:00pm for TourPass Holders) SATURDAY, JULY 19 9:30am to 5:00pm (early open at 9:00am for TourPass Holders)

Finish Line Festival 7:30am to 12:00pm Butler Field

8:30am – 9:45am HONEY & THE 45’S 2nd Set 10:00am – 11:15am COLD WAR KIDS 11:15am – NOON Closing DJ

Expo admission is FREE & open to the public.

RACE RESULTS Official race results will be posted online at competitor.com by 7:00 p.m. CST. 4

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FAMILY REUNION FAMILY REUNION

BUTLER SPONSOR ROW

TIP #1 Enjoy the festival and your achievement!

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TIP #2 Pick a letter (A-Z) and have your friends/family meet you there after the race.

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Spectator Tips

YOUR ROCK ‘N’ ROLL ENTOURAGE START LINE:

Columbus Dr. and Monroe, Grant Park Wave start: 6:30am

ALONG THE COURSE

If you want to catch your runner and some ROCKIN’ live music, check out the band lineup in this guide or on the event website for a list of recommended spectator

TRACK YOUR RUNNER

Sign up for the Competitor Wireless Runner Tracking text messaging service at competitorwireless.com.

WALK TO THE START/FINISH LINE

The race starts and finishes in Grant Park, there will be NO shuttle services provided. We encourage you to walk to the finish line. If you are staying downtown, Grant Park is close to many downtown hotels.

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UTILIZE CHICAGO TRANSIT AUTHORITY (CTA)

Take the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) Red line to the Harrison stop, or take the Orange, Purple, or Brown line trains to the Library stop. Visit www. cta.org for more information regarding the Chicago Transit Authority train and bus lines.

PAID PARKING OPTIONS

The finish line is on Columbus Drive at Grant Park. Spectators can park nearby in downtown lots and walk, bus or taxi to the finish line.

Book early and save with PARK WHIZ! Choose from a variety of downtown garages within walking distance to the start/finish at Grant Park. Discounted options are available for runners and spectators and parking is available on a first come first serve basis.

BOOK EARLY for the best deal! Due to road closures you must be parked no later than 5:30am.

Allow time for delays if traveling by auto or public transportation due to road closures and race day traffic.

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PLAN YOUR FAMILY REUNION Confirm a post-race reunion plan BEFORE the race begins!

Plan to meet up in the family reunion area, located in Butler Field. Large alphabetical signs (A-Z) will be prominently displayed. Pick a letter and make sure everyone in your party knows to meet at that letter.

Sunlight is a natural resource we run out of once a day.

Make good use of it.

Stop by the Flying Jimmy event booth to check out the new styles that Maui Jim has to offer. Bring your current Maui Jim sunglasses for a free ultrasonic professional cleaning and tune up. The official sunglasses of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series.

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Race Day Transportation

RACE WEEKEND PARKING, DROP OFF AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

Participants and spectators are encouraged to carpool and/or use public transportation wherever possible.

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PARKING

Rock ‘n’ Roll Chicago 5K Start Time: 8:00am

JULY 20TH

Rock ‘n’ Roll Chicago Half Marathon presented by HumanaVitality and 5K Start Time: 6:30am

GET TO THE START LINE

Grant Park, corner of Columbus Drive and Monroe Street. The Sunday race starts and finishes on Columbus Drive at Grant Park. There will be NO shuttle services provided for runners or spectators.

START LINE DROP OFF

Participants may be dropped off near the start line. Visit the event website for driving directions.

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Reserve parking for Saturday and Sunday before race weekend and save! Choose from a variety of downtown garages within walking distance to the start/ finish at Grant Park. Book early and save with PARK WHIZ! Discounted options are available for runners and spectators and parking is available on a first come first serve basis. BOOK EARLY for the best deal! On Sunday, due to road closures you must be parked no later than 5:30am. There is NO PARKING on Columbus Drive on Sunday.

Police will tow cars parked along Columbus Drive, both north and south of Buckingham Fountain, on both sides of the street.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) Participants and spectators are encouraged to use public transportation throughout

the race weekend. For travel information, visit CTA’s Trip Planner at transitchicago. com. To purchase fare cards in advance, visit faremedia. chicago-card.com or call 312.836.7000 for more information.

BIKE TO GRANT PARK ON RACE DAY

Bicycle parking is available at the McDonald’s Cycle Center located at Randolph Street and Columbus Drive. Starting at 6:00am on Saturday and 5:00am on Sunday. For more information, visit http://sidengo. com/MCC. For more detailed information on race day directions and parking, visit the event website www. runrocknroll.competitor.com/ chicago, click on “Event Details,” then “Transportation.”

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DESTINATION

CHICAGO

Chicago is a city with towering skyscrapers, lakefront shores and diverse culture. With modern sophistication and charm, this city captivates both visitors and locals alike. There is no shortage of activities to get caught up in when it comes to this marvelous Midwest city. Get a taste of the Windy City by checking out these highlights and attractions!

MILLENNIUM PARK Located just steps from the start and finish line in Grant Park, Millennium Park is the scene of hundreds 18

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of events, tours, and the famous “Bean” sculpture. Spend a few minutes enjoying the beautiful sights of this Chicago gem.

Did we mention that admission is free?

WILLIS TOWER (previously known as Sears Tower) Snap a photo while standing 1,353 feet in the air on a class ledge overlooking Chicago!

THE MAGNIFICENT MILE The Magnificent Mile, also known as the Mag Mile, is a district of Michigan Avenue that is every shopaholic’s dream.

Known for its highend shopping and top restaurants, the Mag Mile offers everything that your closet and home desires. One thing is for sure, no one will leave empty handed!

WRIGLEY FIELD Wrigley Field stands as the second-oldest ballpark in the majors behind Boston’s Fenway Park. Also known for its iconic red marquee over the main entrance and its enchanting ivy covered brick walls, it’s clear that you don’t have to be a Cubs fan to enjoy the historic sights of Wrigley Field.

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Headliner

HEADLINER:

COLD WAR KIDS Los Angeles fourpiece Cold War Kids elevate their passionate take on indie rock with their emotionally-raw fourth album Dear Miss Lonelyhearts. Formed in 2004, the band’s breakthrough debut Robbers & Cowards was released to considerable acclaim in 2006. The darker Loyalty To Loyalty followed two years later, and 2011’s Mine Is Yours introduced

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deeper anthemic qualities to the eclectic group’s catalog.

Dear Miss Lonelyhearts, which features the rollicking, energetic single “Miracle Mile,”is Cold War Kids’ first release with former Modest Mouse a n d M u rd e r C i ty Devils guitarist Dann Gallucci, who also handled its production alongside Lars Stalfors. “We were shaken up, ready to ®

let certain songs go further than before by trying new styles and arrangements, while keeping others sparse and caring more about the finished product and less about how we got there,” explains frontman Nathan Willet about the ten-track album, which was recorded at the band’s private studio in San Pedro, CA.

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Bands on the Course frontman Teddy Grossman’s lyrical openness and his way with a hook.

Performer Magazine declares: “Great Divide is certainly hitting their stride on their second release, delivering classic blues-rock with a healthy dose of soul.”

GREAT DIVIDE

Great Divide’s music is influenced by the traditional roots of blues, soul, funk, country or otherwise, good ol-fashioned rock & roll. The Alternative Root attests “Their sound is Memphis soul meets Muscle Shoals grit and funk. It is rock’n’soul glory with each note.” The band’s self titled LP was released in the spring of 2013. Recorded in 4 days at Third Ward Studios in Milwaukee, with subsequent sessions in Chicago and Rockford, IL, Great Divide is an ambitious affair, moving effortlessly from soul to pop to funk, all tied together by lead

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glitter. Why? Because you know you want to rock out to your favorite tunes, some that you may have even forgotten about!

HitStorm makes it cool to dance like no one’s watching and sing along to the songs you can’t let go of … or won’t let go of you.

So grab a beverage, hit the dance floor, and rock your face off!

TAIKO

HITSTORM

Hey you! Yeah, you...

What if someone stole your iPod, hit shuffle, and blasted it? Would it reveal your favorite pop, rock and country songs?

Well, Chicago, IL cover band HitStorm uncovers those gems, dusts ‘em off, and paints on a shiny new coat. Maybe even some

the bass anchor of Matt Moreno, the rollicking drums of Grant Niebergall and the jazz/rock lead guitar of Thomas Ott. Their recent full length release ‘Constant State of Motion’ is now available on iTunes!

BUTTERFLY IN TRAFFIC

Butterfly in Traffic is an all Original rock group based in Chicago, IL. They formed in 2009, and play a folksy blend of rock and blues. Led by the lead vocals and guitar of Ed Gershon, BIT also features

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Tsukasa Taiko, a program of Asian Improv aRts Midwest, offers taiko drum instruction, education, and performances. The only authentic Japanese drumming group in Chicago.

Its mission is to preserve, develop, and pass on the traditional concepts of Japanese art as a cultural legacy, and to utilize these

concepts in expanding and evolving the taiko art form. As a community group dedicated to understanding and strengthening Japanese American, Asian American, and Japanese identity, it strives to respect tradition and develop artistic excellence and connoisseurship. Its director, teachers, and administrative staff are dedicated professionals, all recognized as world class, working artists. As an active performing group, Tsukasa presents over fifty shows a year, both locally and internationally. Tsukasa Taiko offers classes, workshops, lectures, and demonstrations designed to teach how to play taiko, as well as to advance the understanding of how the cultural arts are a reflection of a community’s heritage and legacy.

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Race Weekend Entertainment

WEEKEND EVENTS FRIDAY, JULY 18 – SUNDAY, JULY 20 TASTE OF RIVER NORTH Enjoy amazing food, music, works by artisans, goods from area merchants, and much more at this family-friendly event, now in its 13th year. River North is known for its spectacular food and world-class art and design, and this festival goes above and beyond to showcase its characteristics.

SATURDAY, JULY 19 BLAKE SHELTON See Blake Shelton live during the Ten Times Crazier Tour with special guests The Band Perry, Dan + Shay and Neal McCoy July 19 at Wrigley Field!

CHICAGO FIRE VS PHILADELPHIA UNION See the Chicago Fire live at home against the Philadelphia Union in this Major League Soccer match!

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SUNDAY, JULY 20 PHISH CONCERT Relax after your race and enjoy Phish live at FirstMerit Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island! They are also playing Friday and Saturday night as well!

SUNDAY, JULY 20 - MONDAY, JULY 28 CITY WINERY Dinner, wine and a concert? Sounds like a great night to us! Check out these events at City Winery during race week.

• 7/20 - Asleep at the Wheel - 2 shows (5 & 8pm) TICKETS • 7/24 - Forbidden Root Beer Dinner – TICKETS • 7/27 & 7/28 - The Bangles

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Festival Weekend

ROCK ’N’ ROLL RUNNING FESTIVAL

Rock ‘n’ Roll Chicago is now more than a one-day road race! The ROCK ‘N’ ROLL CHICAGO RUNNING FESTIVAL will include two days of running, high-energy music on course, post race entertainment and more. Participants who complete the 5K on Saturday and a race on Sunday (5K or Half Marathon) will earn a special Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Festival medal in addition to their Saturday and Sunday finisher medals. That’s a total of 3 medals!

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ROCK ‘N’ ROLL CHICAGO 5K SATURDAY, JULY 19 Start Time: 8:00am Start/Finish: E. Monroe Dr. at Lakefront Path Finish Line Festival: Butler Field

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Respect the Distance

RX TO ROCK

ADVICE FROM THE ROCK ‘N’ ROLL MEDICAL DIRECTOR, P.Z. PEARCE, M.D.

For many of you, this will be your first marathon or half marathon. Whether this is your first or fiftieth race, congratulations on your commitment to fitness and a healthy lifestyle!

Whether you choose to run, walk or just rock, the following tips will help to ensure you have a fun and safe Rock ‘n’ Roll experience.

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It’s too late to start now, but you need to respect the distance you’ve chosen to walk or run.

There are many different training programs available to you. Be sure you chose one that had you complete at least 2/3 of the race distance several times during your training period. If not, slow down and participate at a comfortable pace.

If you have not calculated your fluid needs for this race, there are two strategies which will ensure you don’t under or over-hydrate.

The easiest is to only drink when you are thirsty. If you want to be a little more scientific, limit fluid intake to 4-8 oz of sports drink every 20 minutes.

Losing salt through sweating and complex hormone changes during exercise can result in lowering your serum [blood] sodium level. This will not only affect your performance, it may lead to muscle cramping, headache, dizziness and confusion. Have some sports drink along the course to quench your thirst, or follow your pre-planned schedule.

Fill out the medical information section on the back of your bib number. While serious medical problems are quite rare, knowing any medical problems you have, medications you are taking or allergies to medications is extremely helpful to our Medical Volunteers. Our goal is to treat all of our athletes like Rock Stars.

If you have questions, stop by the Rock ‘n’ Roll Sports Medicine Team booth at the Expo or visit one of our Medical Tents on race day.

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Race Day Checklist

The final two days before a race are very important. Follow this checklist to ensure that you get the most out of the hard training you’ve done.

—By Matt Fitzgerald

48:00 | DO A SHORT, FAST WORKOUT

For example, run three miles easy, then run 6 x 30-second relaxed sprints.

47:00 | START CARBO-LOADING

Be sure to consume high-carb foods and beverages at every meal.

31:00 | GET A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP

Getting adequate sleep is critical the final days before a big race.

22:00 | DO A SHORT, EASY WORKOUT It relieves mental and physical tension and keeps the body primed for performance.

21:00-10:00 | KEEP CARBO-LOADING

Maintain your high-carb diet throughout the last day before you race. Choose familiar foods that have always worked well for your body in the past. Now is not the time to experiment.

20:00 | GET YOUR GEAR TOGETHER

Take some time to get all of your gear together; create a race gear checklist that you use for every race.

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18:00 | PLAN FOR RACE MORNING

Make a concrete plan for race morning that includes a wake-up time and a route to the race venue

3:00 | WAKE UP EARLY

Set an early alarm to give your body plenty of time to get up to speed. Try to climb out of bed at least three hours before the start horn blasts.

2:45 | EAT YOUR PRE-RACE MEAL

It is important to wake up in plenty of time to consume and digest a high-carb pre-race breakfast three hours before your race start.

2:15 | MAKE SURE YOUR GEAR IS READY Go through your gear checklist one last time.

Be sure not to forget the small essentials such as sunscreen and your race number.

0:30 | WARM UP THOROUGHLY

Start your warm-up about half an hour before your race start. Begin with easy jogging, then do some dynamic stretches such as walking lunges and arm circles.

ROCK ‘N’ ROLL

CHICAGO 5K (Saturday & Sunday)

All the Fun in a Shorter Run!

The Rock ‘n’ Roll Chicago 5K returns for its third year! Experience the coolest 5K in the Midwest and enjoy the Rock ‘n’ Roll race day thrill of live bands, cheer teams, and a rockin’ finish line festival.

Get your spectators involved! Sign the up for the Saturday or Sunday 5k and they can run and meet you at the finish line. It’s a great way to enjoy all the race day benefits together!

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Running Trails

RUN LIKE A LOCAL

In the final days before your half marathon, it’s important to take care of your body. You’ll want to rest your legs, but an easy two to three mile tune-up run can help relieve anxiety and keep your body loose. The City of Chicago conveniently offers various walking and hiking trails that are easily accessible to both residents and visitors. Check out one of these suggested trails!

LAKEFRONT TRAIL

Chicago’s Lakefront Trail is ideal for running, walking, biking and skating. The trail begins at Hollywood Ave. on the north end, and stretches to 71st St. on the south end. The 18-mile paved trail will take you on a tour of the lakefront parks, beaches and gardens.

BUSSE WOODS TRAIL SYSTEM The Busse Woods Trail system is located within Ned Brown Forest Preserve in the western

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suburbs of Chicago. The park offers 11.2 miles of paved trails for park-goers to explore with several trail loops stretching nearly 8 miles.

ILLINOIS PRAIRIE PATH

The Illinois Prairie Path (IPP) is named for its rare segments of thousand year-old prairies.

The 62 miles of trails offer endless options for runners, hikers and bikers. Locals work diligently to preserve and protect this amazing natural resource.

“The Best Club in Chicago.”

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JOIN THE RACE CREW! 18,000 + PARTICIPANTS = 1500 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

More feet in the streets require more helping hands from the fans. If your friends or family are coming out to watch you run or walk, tell them to support you and join the Race Crew!

For more information, visit runrocknroll.competitor.com/chicago/ volunteer or stop by Volunteer Check In at the Health & Fitness Expo during race weekend for information on available shifts. Spread the word and help us ROCK CHICAGO! #RnRRaceCrew VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Friday Expo Shift 2- 2:30-7pm

Start/Finish Shift 2- 4:30-11:30am

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Official Charities PREFERRED CHARITY PARTNER

Running across the finish line is an amazing personal accomplishment. Give your race even more meaning, by joining a charity training program from one of our Preferred or Official training partners!

Make an impact while training with new friends that will last a lifetime.

Imagine a race where hope marks the finish line. Make it a reality when you run as a St. Jude Hero to support the lifesaving work at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®.

St. Jude has changed the way the world treats childhood cancer and other deadly diseases. Children from all 50 states and from around the world have come through the doors of St. Jude for treatment, and thousands more around the world have benefited from our research. And no family ever pays St. Jude for anything.

As a St. Jude Hero, you’ll cross the finish line knowing that you truly Run for a Reason. To learn more about becoming a St. Jude Hero, visit heroes.stjude.org

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Activ8 – Activ8 Running Group (8RG) To activate the dream of attending college for Latino/immigrant students by providing them with scholarships, mentorships and networking opportunities.

Website: activ8chicago.com Email: running@activ8chicago.com Phone: 312-380-6267

Autism Society of Illinois – TEAM ASI Partnering with families and communities living with autism in Illinois by generating awareness and providing education, training, support, and guidance as a compassionate and caring authority.

Website: autismillinois.org Email: betzm@autismillinois.org Phone: (888) 691-1270

ALS Association Greater Chicago Chapter – CARA/Coach Brendan HELP US FIND THE CURE FOR LOU GEHRIG’S DISEASE. There are never any survivors and we want to change that!

Website: ALSACHICAGO.ORG Email: maryilene@alsachicago.org Phone: (312) 932-0000

Autism Speaks – Team Up! with Autism Speaks At Autism Speaks, our goal is to change the future for all who struggle with autism spectrum disorders.

Website: events.autismspeaks.org/ teamupchicago14 Email: chicagomarathon@autismspeaks.org Phone: (224 )938-9384

American Cancer Society – DetermiNation The American Cancer Society DetermiNation program will help you do the unthinkable, achieve what seems impossible, and change the course of cancer forever Website: http://www.cancer.org/ involved/participate/determination/ index Email: Christopher.Bowles@cancer.org Phone: 312-279-7255 America’s Future Workforce Give it your all, run with passion, with the goal of doing your best and show that you can achieve.

Website: www.americasfutureworkforce.org/ Email: info@americasfutureworkforce.org Phone: (703) 224-4449

Banfield Charitable Trust – Team BCT Banfield Charitable Trust helps struggling pet owners care for their pets so that pet families can stay together.

Website: banfieldcharitabletrust.org Email: russ.kukini@ banfieldcharitabletrust.org Phone: (503) 922-5041 Chicago Dance Institute Chicago Dance Institute is an arts education organization that brings dance to Chicago’s youth.

Website: chicagodanceinstitute.org Email: lauren.cvengros@gmail.com Phone: (616) 826-4532

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Children’s Hospital University of Illinois – CHUI Running Children’s Hospital University of Illinois’ goal is to provide comprehensive and compassionate care to all children, especially the underserved.

Website: hospital.uillinois.edu/ Patient_Care_Services/Pediatrics/ Childrens_Hospital.html Email: mortimer@uhc.edu Phone: (630) 272-5348 Children’s Tumor Foundation – NF Endurance The Children’s Tumor Foundation is a non-profit medical foundation, dedicated to improving the health of individuals affected by the neurofibromatoses.

Website: ctf.kintera.org Email: lwalsh@ctf.org Phone: (773) 697-8144 Chromosome 18 Registry and Research Society – C18 Run for the Chrome Help individuals with chromosome 18 conditions overcome the obstacles they face so they might lead happy, healthy, and productive lives.

Website: chromosome18.org Email: office@chromosome18.org Phone: (210) 657-4968 Compassion International – Hal Higden’s Training Program Compassion International exists as an advocate for children, to release them from poverty.

Website: compassion.com Email: jimmelton@communitychristian.org Phone: (630) 779-3693

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation – Team CF Superheroes The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is the world’s leader in the search for a cure for cystic fibrosis. We fund more CF research than any other organization, and nearly every CF drug available today was made possible because of Foundation support.

Website: grillinois.cff.org/ teamcfsuperheros Email: akozyra@cff.org Phone: (312) 236-4491 Epilepsy Warriors Foundation To Empower, To Thrive, To Prevent, Control and Cure!

Website: epilepsywarriors.org Email: info@epilepsywarriors.org Phone: (239) 233-2205 Girls in the Game Team members build awareness and support of Girls in the Game, by raising funds and promoting active and healthy lifestyles.

Website: girlsinthegame.org Email: abeaver@girlsinthegame.org Phone: (312) 633-4263

Girls on the Run – SoleMates Girls on the Run-Chicago is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to inspire girls to be healthy and confident.

Using a fun, experience-based after-school curriculum which creatively integrates running, the innovative program combines training for a 5k event with interactive lessons that encourage positive emotional, social, mental and physical development.

Website: gotrchicago.org Email: cnielsen@gotrchicago.org Phone: 773-342-1250 Ext. 23 Have Dreams – Team Have Dreams – Running for Autism Team Have Dreams unites runners to fundraise for various services for children, teens, and young adults with autism.

Website: havedreams.org Email: dmurray@havedreams.org Phone: (847) 685-0250 Jackson Chance Foundation Our mission is to provide support to NICU families, allowing them to spend more time with their critically ill baby.

Website: jacksonchance.org Email: info@jacksonchance.org Phone: (312) 629-3880 L.E.E.P. Beyond, NFP – LEEP for Autism LEEP Beyond offers financial assistance, therapeutic and educational programs for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Sensory Processing Disorder and Aspergers.

Website: leepbeyond.org Email: funds@leepbeyond.org Phone: (773) 255-8155

Little Giraffe Foundation – Little Giraffe Foundation Little Giraffe Foundation is dedicated to funding neonatal research and supporting parents and patients of the NICU. Website: littlegiraffefoundation.org Email: littlegiraffefoundation@gmail.com Phone: (847) 927-6233

Move for Hunger Race Against Hunger! Join Move For Hunger and help us provide meals to families in need across the US. Website: www.moveforhunger.org/run Email: emily@moveforhunger.org Phone: 732-832-5025

Make-A-Wish Illinois We grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.

Website: illinois.wish.org Email: nichele@illinois.wish.org Phone: (312) 602-9419

NephCure Foundation – Nephletes NephCure Foundation is committed to support research seeking the cause/ cure/treatment of the kidney diseases Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis and Nephrotic Syndrome.

Website: nephcure.org Email: kcooley@nephcure.org Phone: (610) 540-0186 ext. 18

Mercy Home for Boys & Girls – Mercy Home Heroes Mercy Home Heroes are a special group of supporters who run together to help transform the lives of suffering children.

Website: mercyhome.org/marathon Email: nicole.demory@mercyhome.org Phone: (312) 738 9381

One Tail at a Time – Marathon Mutts All-breed dog rescue that serves to lower euthanasia rates in Chicago and provide education on humane treatment of companion animals.

Website: onetail.org Email: OTATMarathonMutts@gmail.com Phone: (773) 837-3595

Marfan Foundation – Team Victory The Marfan Foundation does everything possible to make sure people with Marfan syndrome and related disorders live longer, fuller lives.

Website: marfan.org/get-involved/ fundraising-events/victory Email: kcavanagh@marfan.org Phone: 516 883 8712 ext. 138

Open Books – Team Bookin’ It Open Books is a nonprofit that operates an extraordinary bookstore, provides community programs, and promotes literacy in Chicago.

Website: open-books.org Email: teambookinit@open-books.org Phone: (312) 475-1355 ext. 151

Open Heart Magic – Open Heart Magic Charity Team Use the therapeutic power of magic and laughter to energize and strengthen seriously ill children in Chicago area hospitals.

Website: team.openheartmagic.org Email: diego@openheartmagic.org Phone: (312) 624-8079 PAWS Chicago – TEAM PAWS RACING TO SAVE LIVES! Website: teampaws.org Email: teampaws@pawschicago.org Phone: (773) 475-3315 Project Eden – Kingdom Running Club Teach individuals how to effectively prepare and run a Marathon God’s way, solely relying on direction received from the Holyspirit.

Website: kingdomrunningclub.com Email: krc@lwcchelps.org Phone: (708) 697-5000 ext. 4206 Project Purple – Project Purple Project Purple is raising awareness and funds towards a cure for pancreatic cancer, the 4th largest cancer killer and the least funded. This cancer is the only one in the top 10 killers with a single digit survival rate after 5 years.

Website: run4projectpurple.org Email: info@run4projectpurple.org Phone: (203) 714-6052

Prostate Cancer Foundation – Athletes for a Cure Athletes for a Cure raises funds and awareness for the fight against prostate cancer by supporting life-saving research.

Website: athletesforacure.org Email: info@athletesforacure.org Phone: (310) 570-4700 Starlight Children’s Foundation – Starlight in Sneakers We help seriously ill children and their families cope with pain, fear and isolation through entertainment, education and family activities.

Website: starlight-midwest.org Email: jbaumann@starlightmidwest.org Phone: (312) 251-7827 Ext. 15 UPS for DownS Our team includes athletes with and without Down syndrome. What’s your R-word? We’ve got two: RUN and RESPECT! Website: upsfordowns.org Email: marathon@upsfordowns.org Phone: (847) 895-2100

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