Karhu 5K
Saturday, June 9, 2012
Start Location: South Shore Cultural Center
Start Time: approx. 7:55 AM (40 mins after start of 13.1® race)
Karhu Beat the Bear - Watch the Video
The Karhu 5K will take place on June 9th, the same day as the Chicago 13.1 Marathon®. The 5K will start after the half marathon and will be a great opportunity for friends and families to participate before they cheer their loved ones on to the finish. The Karhu 5K will carry a 50-minute time limit for completion, or 16 minute per mile pace. The course will take you along the Lakeshore Path and through Jackson Park. Participants will receive many of the same perks as the half marathon participants.
Mile Markers & Split Times
Each mile marker will have a large clock displaying the "gun time" of the event.Event Status System
An
Event Status System will be displayed at each mile marker indicating the
status of the race based on the current course and weather conditions:Green – "Normal" - Good conditions; runners/walkers should be alert and enjoy the race.
Yellow – "Caution" - Less than ideal conditions; runners/walkers should slow down and drink plenty of water.
Red – "Dangerous" - Potentially dangerous conditions;
- Heat - runners/walkers should slow down and drink plenty of water.
- Lighting/Hail/Tornado - runners/walkers should take cover at the closest shelter until the course is reopened.
Black – "Cancelled" - Extreme dangerous conditions; Event cancelled, participation stopped – runners/walkers should stop, seek shelter and follow instructions from race staff, volunteers, and public safety officials.
