Frequency Asked Questions

 

Registration

            How do I register for the 13.1® Chicago?

·         Is there a minimum age?

·         How do I confirm my registration?

·         Is there a limit on the number of participants in the race?

·         When will registration end?

·         Do you give our email address to other organizations?

·         What is the 13.1® Chicago  refund policy?

·         I registered for the 13.1® Chicago without a discount code, but now I have one. Can you refund me the discount?

·         Can I transfer my fees?

·         Can I register on the day of the event?

·         Can I download a registration form from the website?

·         How do I make changes to the online registration form once it have been submitted?

Awards

·         Do all runners receive a medal for participating?

Packet-Pickup

·         Where do I pick up my packet?

·         What do I need to pick up my packet?

·         Can someone else pick up my packet?  

Friends, Family and Spectators

·         Can my friends come to the race?

·         Where can my friends and family cheer me on?

Hotel, Travel and Transportation

·         Who is the host hotel, what is the price and where is it locations?

·         What is the best way to get to the start?

·         Where can I park?

The Race

·         Where can I park?

·         How much and how often do I need to train?

·         When does the 13.1® Chicago start?

·         Where does the races the Start and Finish?

·         How many miles are the 13.1® Chicago?

·         Can I run with IPods, mp3 player, stroller, dogs or headphones?

·         How old is the 13.1® Chicago ?

·         How long is the 13.1® Chicago course open for?

·         Will I be able to finish the race on the sidewalk?

·         Can I walk?

·         Do I have to join a charity group to participate?

·         What time will the roads/lanes be closed?

·         Is the course closed to traffic?

·         How many Aid Stations will you have?

·         Will there be food at the finish line?

·         Is the course USA Track and Field Certified?

 Race Concerns

·         What do I do if I injure myself on the course?

·         Where can I find race results?

·         Where can I find the course map?

·         If I have feedback concerning the race, whom should I contact?

 

REGISTRATION

·         How do I register for the 13.1® Chicago?

Visit www.131chicago.com click on Register Now. You can register online or download a mail-in entry form.

·         Is there a minimum age?

Yes. Participants must be at least 14 years old to run the 13.1® Chicago.

·         How do I confirm my registration?

All participants will receive a confirmation email upon registering. If you are registered for the 13.1® Chicago and would like to either confirm your entry or receive another email confirmation, please send an email to run@131chicago.com .

·         Is there a limit on the number of participants in the race?

Yes. The 13.1® Chicago has a limit of 6,000 runners.

·         Do you give our email address to other organizations?

We do not sell email addresses.

·         What is the 13.1® Chicago refund policy?

We adhere to the standard running industry policy. All entry fees are non-refundable, non-transferable and non-deferrable. We have to plan well in advance for certain accommodations for race participants, and therefore cannot offer refunds. You may not give or sell your number to another individual. The entry fee for 2011 event WILL NOT transfer to the 2012 event, no exceptions. This policy stays in effect whether you are injured, have unexpected business or family emergency, etc. Sorry, there are NO exceptions. I registered for the 13.1® Chicago without a discount code, but now I have one.

·         Can you refund me the discount?

No. Sorry about that. Sometimes you are lucky and catch a sale and sometime not.

·         Can I transfer my fees?

No. All entry fees are non-refundable, non-transferable and non-deferrable. Sorry NO exceptions. Once entry has need received, no refunds will be given. The entry fee for the 2011 race will not transfer to the 2012 race. All entries are confirmed by email.

·         Can I register on the day of the event?

There is NO race day registration.

·         Can I download a registration form from the website?

Yes. Click on Register Now to download a form.

·         How do I make changes to the online registration form once it have been submitted?

If you would like to make changes to your registration form once it has been submitted please email run@131chicago.com and we will update your registration.

AWARDS

·         Do all runners receive a medal for participating?

Yes! Each finisher of the half marathon race receives a commemorative medal at the finish line and is eligible for age group awards. Finishers of the 5K race will also be eligible for age group awards. Following the race, there will be live entertainment and an awards ceremony. All participants and spectators are invited to enjoy the race after-party!

PACKET PICK-UP

·         Where do I pick up my packet?

Info Coming Soon

·         What do I need to pick up my packet?

You must show a picture ID to pick up your race packet. THERE IS NO RACE DAY PACKET PICK-UP.

·         Can someone else pick up my packet?

Yes. Runners may have someone else pick up their packet. You must have a copy of the participants email confirmation and a photocopy of their photo ID.

FRIENDS, FAMILY AND SPECTATORS

·         Can my friends come to the race?

Yes. We welcome friend and family to cheer on the runners!  Check out our suggested viewing locations on the Spectator Info page.

·         Where can my friends and family cheer me on?

Yes. We welcome friend and family to cheer on the runners!  Check out our suggested viewing locations on the Spectator Info page.

HOTEL, TRAVEL AND TRANSPORTATION

·         Who is the host hotel, what is the price and where is it locations?

The 13.1® Chicago host hotel will be available shortly. For travel information, please visit our travel page.

·         What is the best way to get to the start?

For ease, METRA, Chicago's rapid transit system, is the preferred method of transportation to the starting line. Parking is limited at the South Shore Cultural Center.  Participants and spectators are strongly urged to take METRA to the South Shore Stop. For more information on METRA, visit www.metrarail.com.

·         Where can I park?

Please check out details on our Parking page under Travel.

THE RACE

·         When is the 13.1® Chicago?

Saturday June 4, 2011

·         How much and how often do I need to train?

13.1® Chicago has teamed up with Active Trainer coaches to create a half marathon training program that is a balances of aerobic, anaerobic and cross training workouts. This training program is built to get people of all levels across the finish line. From the first timer to the seasoned veteran, you will find the right training program for you. Good luck with your training and we will see you at the finish line! For more information, click on Training under Race Info.

·         When does the 13.1® Chicago start?

The race will start at 7:13 a.m.

·         Where does the races the Start and Finish?

The start and finish is located on the South Shores Cultural Center in Chicago.

·         How many miles are the 13.1® Chicago?

The 13.1® Chicago is 13.1 miles.

·         Can I run with IPods, mp3 player, stroller, dogs or headphones?

NO. In consideration for safety of all participants, there will be NO coaches, skateboards, baby joggers, bikes, animals or in-line skates allowed on the course.

US Road Sports & Entertainment follows the guidelines set forth within the USA Track and Field (USATF) Competition Rules regarding the use of headphones and personal music devices.  To learn more please visit USATF.

·         How old is the 13.1® Chicago ?

2011 will be the 3rd 13.1® Chicago.

·         How long is the 13.1® Chicago course open for?

The 13.1® Chicago finish line will close at 10:43 a.m.

·         Will I be able to finish the race on the sidewalk?

After 10:43 a.m. runner may complete the race on the sidewalk. However the Finish Line will close at 10:43 a.m.

·         Can I walk?

Yes. Participants may walk but they must be able to complete the race by 10:43 a.m. Walkers must start behind the runners at the starting line. There is NO early start.

·         Do I have to join a charity group to participate?

No. You do not have to join a charity group to participate in the 13.1® Chicago.

·         What time will the roads/lanes be closed?

This event utilizes the lakeshore path and is closed to vehicle traffic.

·         Is the course closed to traffic?

This event utilizes the lakeshore path and is closed to vehicle traffic.

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·         How many Aid Stations will you have?

There will be 8 Aid Stations along the course, with plenty of water and Gatorade.

·         Will there be food at the finish line?

Yes. We will be provide a variety of runner food a the finish line festival!

·         Is the course USA Track and Field Certified?

Yes. The 13.1® Chicago  course is USATF certified.

RACE CONCERNS

·         What do I do if I injure myself on the course?

There will be medical support along the course at each Aid Station. There will also be ambulances, bike EMS and medical support though out the course.

·         Where can I find race results?

Results will be posted on the 13.1® Chicago  website under Results.

·         Where can I find the course map?

Visit the www.131chicago.com  and click on Course Map.

·         If I have feedback concerning the race, whom should I contact?

We appreciate feedback. Please send your comments to run@131chicago.com or call (800) 596-5990.