"A runner must run with dreams in his heart."
–Emil Zatopek
"Quality means doing it right when nobody is looking."
–Henry Ford
"The miracle isn't that I finished. The miracle is that I had the courage to start."
–John Bingham
"Be so good that they can't ignore you."
–Steve Martin
"You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you stop to look fear in the face."
–Eleanor Roosevelt
Donate your shoes to help those in need - Give Your Sole
Bring your moderately used athletic shoes (men's, women's, children's) to the Allstate Life InsuranceSM Chicago 13.1 Marathon® packet pick up at Fleet Feet Sports 1620 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60614 Thursday, June 6 (4 – 8 p.m.) and Friday, June 7 (10 a.m. – 8 p.m.) or give the shoes right off your feet once you cross the finish line in exchange for a free pair of flip flops. All shoes will be donated to the Breakthrough Ministries, an organization serving men, women, and children in Chicago who are caught in the cycles of poverty and homelessness.
Partner with Give Your Sole to lift someone's spirit and give them hope and a bounce in their step by donating your shoes. Keep up with us at www.facebook.com/giveyoursole.
Windy City Challenge
Two great races - three great medals! Experience two of Chicago's best races -- the Allstate Life Insurance Chicago 13.1 Marathon® (June 8) and Chicago Half Marathon (Sept. 8)! Runners who register for both races will automatically be registered for the Windy City Challenge!
Exclusive Windy City Challenge benefits:
A special finisher’s medal (runner’s will receive a total of THREE medals for completing two races!)
Private WindyCityChallenge pick-up line at the Chicago Half Marathon expo
Special section on Chicago Half Marathon results page showing the combined times of the two races for overall "marathon" time.
Calling All Volunteers!
Our road races are made for the people and run by the people. We take pride in working with some of the greatest individual and volunteer groups in the world. If you are interested in supporting thousands of runners and walkers at the Allstate Life Insurance℠ Chicago 13.1 Marathon®, please click on the link below to learn more about the available opportunities and the ability to sign up to volunteer for the event. Some of the areas where we can use help are: packet pick-up support, start line support, course marshals and finish line support.
If you are part of a group (10 or more) and are looking for the opportunity to volunteer together and have fun at the same time then we are looking for you! This event can also be a great way for your group to earn monetary support and have fun at the same time. Please e-mail us at run@131chicago.com for more information.
To sign up to volunteer or see what opportunities are available, please click here
Allstate Life Insurance℠ Chicago 13.1 Marathon® will be here faster than you know it! Your time is valuable, so save some of it by registering online. You'll receive an email confirmation within 24 hours. To request an additional registration confirmation, please click here.
Please mail all applications to:
US Road Sports 13.1, LLC
Attn: Allstate Life Insurance℠ Chicago 13.1 Marathon®
5080 Spectrum Drive Suite 609E
Addison, TX 75001
Allstate Life Insurance℠ Chicago 13.1 Marathon®
$65 (until 06/18/13)
5K
Packet Pickup
Fleet Feet Sports 1620 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60614 Thursday, June 6 (4 – 8 p.m.) and Friday, June 7 (10 a.m. – 8 p.m.)
Entry is NON-TRANSFERABLE, NON-REFUNDABLE, and NON-DEFFERABLE.
ALL TIMES AND LOCATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
Disclaimer:
Race management reserves the right to postpone or cancel the event due to events out of management's control such as a natural disaster or other emergencies. No refunds will be issued under these circumstances. Management may also alter the course and distances for the safety of athletes.
There will be No Handcycle Division. Due to safety issues on the course, and in accordance with the Paralympic Committee rules, NO handcycle (handbikes, handcrank devices or other mechanically gear driven devices) will be permitted in the race.
Racing Wheelchair Division Rules defined as follows:
Racing wheelchairs shall be defined as a customized performance chair.
International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Athletics Rules will be enforced.
Further the race will abide by the rules and policies of the recognized governing bodies of the sports of wheelchair racing, which do not allow the use of mechanical gears found on handbikes. For additional information contact Wheelchair Sports USA, www.wusa.org and the International Paralympic Committee, www.paralympic.org.
Everyday Wheelchairs defined as follows:
Everyday wheelchairs should be defined as stock manual wheelchairs.
The wheelchair shall have at least four functional wheels.
The overall length of the chair from outside casters/wheels to outside of rear wheel shall not exceed 100 cm.
The rear wheel shall not exceed 70 cm. in diameter.
The front casters/wheels shall not exceed 8 inches/17.6 cm. in diameter.
The rear seat height must be greater than 30 cm. (13.6 inches). Persons of small stature may be exempt.
Only one plain round hand rim is allowed for each rear wheel. This rule may be waived for persons having a single arm drive.
No mechanical gears or levers shall be allowed.
The chair should be manually propelled.
All chairs are subject to a rules and safety inspection.
Runners and walkers in all races will have the right of way. Wheelchair racers shall yield to runners or walkers.
It will be the athlete's responsibility to meet the above rules.
Allstate Life Insurance℠ Chicago 13.1 Marathon® Course Details
June 7, 2014
Runner Start: 7 a.m.
Start Location: South Shore Cultural Center - 7059 S. South Shore Dr. Chicago IL 60649
Course Map: Click Here to View our Course!
Course Description
This is a beautiful lakefront course starting and ending at the South Shore Cultural Center.
Average Temperature
Average low of 60 F; Average high of 78 F
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.
Timing of the event has stopped and no awards will be given out at this time. Medical remains in place on course.
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.
Aid Stations
There will be water and sports drink at all stations along the course and at the start/finish. All Aid Stations on the course will have personnel and portable toilets located nearby.
Restroom Facilities
Portable toilets will be added in locations throughout the course. The portable toilets will be
located near each aid station.
Course Closings
For your safety and for the timely reopen of the streets to vehicular traffic, you must reach key locations by specified times or you will be required to take transportation provided.
Partial lane closures will be utilized. Please stay inside the cones and obey all public safety officers and course marshals.
PLEASE DO NOT START EARLY! Traffic and safety rules prohibit early starts. Early starters will be eliminated from the Official Results
SAG Wagon (support) and Back of the Pack Crew
The Back of the Pack Crew and SAG Wagon will signify the end of the field and the maximum 16-minutes per mile pace. They will not start timing until the last person crosses the start line and will be with you throughout the race. If you cannot keep pace, the Crew will help you as you board the SAG Wagon. If you cannot maintain an 16-minute per mile pace, you will be required to board the support buses.
Allstate Life Insurance℠ Chicago 13.1 Marathon® Results
Race Photos - MarathonFoto will photograph you multiple times throughout the race course as well as before and after the race. Smile when you see our photographers and make sure your bib number is clearly centered and visible so we will be able to identify you. View and order your photos which will be posted the week after the race at MarathonFoto.com!
Click Here to download your personalized Chicago finisher’s badge displaying your official finish time!
All HALF MARATHON finishers will receive a medal upon crossing the finish line.
Awards & Medals
All participants that complete the half marathon race at the Allstate Life Insurance℠ Chicago 13.1 Marathon® will receive a unique spinning finisher's medal.
All age group award medals will be distributed from the Results tent at the finish line on race day - so don't forget to stop by, get your official finishing time and check if you won an award!
Custom designed award medals will be awarded 3 deep in each of the below age group for both males and females.
Age Group Breakdown
12-14
30-34
50-54
70-74
15-19
35-39
55-59
75+
20-24
40-44
60-54
25-29
45-49
65-69
Please note that all age group awards are based on chip time, NOT gun time. However, Open winners and course records will be determined according to gun time.
2013 Allstate Life Insurance℠ 13.1 Marathon® Series Awards
There will be multiple special achievement award levels that individual athletes can attain throughout the 2013 Allstate Life Insurance℠ 13.1 Marathon® Series. If you have questions regarding the series awards please contact run@131Marathon.com.
Complete three (3) events in the series and earn a special medal! You must register 30 days from the 3rd event in order to receive the medal. You will receive your award medal on the day of the 3rd event at the Awards & Results Tent. View Medal
Complete five (5) events in the series to each a special medal! You must register 30 days from the 5th event in order to receive the medal. You will receive your award medal on the day of the 5th event at the Awards & Results Tent. View Medal
Complete the entire Allstate Life Insurance℠ 13.1 Marathon® Series to earn an amazing award - Entry to any Allstate Life Insurance℠ 13.1 Marathon® Series event for LIFE!
Awards are based off achievement of events within calendar year 2013. Qualifying events in 2013 are:
Allstate Life Insurance℠ 13.1 Marathon® Series National Championship offers total prize money of $29,200 distributed as:
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
Overall Male
$13,000
$1000
$500
Overall Female
$13,000
$1000
$500
Qualification Standards:
In order to be eligible to win the championship prize money runners must qualify. Qualification can be accomplished several ways:
Winning a Allstate Life Insurance℠ 13.1 Marathon® Series Series event during the 2012 rotation (including the 2013 Allstate Life Insurance℠ Los Angeles 13.1 Marathon®)
Completing a Allstate Life Insurance℠ 13.1 Marathon® Series Series event during the 2012 rotation (including the 2013 Allstate Life Insurance℠ Los Angeles 13.1 Marathon®) with a time under 1:12:00 for the men and under 1:22:00 for the women.
Completing a non Allstate Life Insurance℠ 13.1 Marathon® Series Series half marathon event with a time under 1:05 for the men and under 1:14 for the women.
*All qualifying times subject to verification by race staff.
If you meet one of the three qualifying standards please fill out the form below and contact eliterun@131chicago.com. For eligible athletes to race in the 13.1 Marathon® National Championship the elite athlete MUST contact us at least THREE weeks prior to the event. The elite field is limited and may close sooner.
Allstate Life Insurance℠ 13.1 Marathon® Series Top Times By City
Allstate Life Insurance℠ 13.1 Marathon® Series Record:
Emmanuel Ngatunyi - 1:03:59 (2011 Allstate Life Insurance℠ Atlanta 13.1 Marathon®)
Rebecca Robinson (2010) - 1:14:14 (2011 Allstate Life Insurance℠ Miami Beach 13.1 Marathon®)
Allstate Life Insurance℠ Atlanta 13.1 Marathon® Record:
Emmanuel Ngatunyi (2011) - 1:03:59
Risper Gesabwa (2012) - 1:14:37
Allstate Life Insurance℠ Chicago 13.1 Marathon® Record:
Emisael Favela (2009) - 1:08:54
Meagan Nedlo (2011) - 1:21:42
Allstate Life Insurance℠ Dallas 13.1 Marathon® Record:
Daniel Kirwa (2011) - 1:05:12
Justyna Mudy (2011) - 1:16:10
Allstate Life Insurance℠ Fort Lauderdale 13.1 Marathon® Record:
Pedro Gonzalez (2009) - 1:12:40
Julia Stamps Mallon (2009) - 1:21:12
Allstate Life Insurance℠ Los Angeles 13.1 Marathon® Record:
Christopher Toroitich (2011) - 1:05:11
Risper Gesabwa (2012) - 1:14:37
Allstate Life Insurance℠ Miami Beach 13.1 Marathon® Record:
Bryan Sharkey (2010) - 1:13:44
Rebecca Robinson (2010) - 1:14:14 Allstate Life Insurance℠ New York 13.1 Marathon® Record:
Fabian Daza (2011) - 1:09:10
Jenna Papaz (2011) - 1:25:27
Allstate Life Insurance℠ 13.1 Marathon® Series Overall Top Times
Male:
Emmanuel Ngatunyi - 1:03:59 (2011 Allstate Life Insurance℠ Atlanta 13.1 Marathon®)
Christopher Toroitich - 1:05:11 (2011 Allstate Life Insurance℠ Los Angeles 13.1 Marathon®)
Keith Bechtol - 1:07:32 (2011 Allstate Life Insurance℠ Los Angeles 13.1 Marathon®)
Michael Green - 1:08:03 (2009 Allstate Life Insurance℠ Atlanta 13.1 Marathon®)
Emisael Favela - 1:08:54 (2009 Allstate Life Insurance℠ Chicago 13.1 Marathon®)
Fabian Daza - 1:09:10 (2011 Allstate Life Insurance℠ Chicago 13.1 Marathon®)
Female:
Rebecca Robinson - 1:14:14 (2010 Allstate Life Insurance℠ Miami Beach 13.1 Marathon®)
Risper Gesabwa - 01:14:37 (2012 Allstate Life Insurance℠ Los Angeles 13.1 Marathon®)
Lilian Mariita - 1:17:28 (2011 Allstate Life Insurance℠ Atlanta 13.1 Marathon®)
Julia Stamps Mallon- 1:19:20 (2010 Allstate Life Insurance℠ Los Angeles 13.1 Marathon®)
Meagan Nedlo - 1:20:30 (2011 Allstate Life Insurance℠ Los Angeles 13.1 Marathon®)
Diana Burk - 1:20:32 (2010 Los Angelese Allstate Life Insurance℠ 13.1 Marathon® Series)
Julia Stamps Mallon - 1:21:12 (2009 Allstate Life Insurance℠ Fort Lauderdale 13.1 Marathon®)
Kelly Williams - 1:21:39 (2009 Allstate Life Insurance℠ Atlanta 13.1 Marathon®)
Spectator Info
The streets of Chicago are open to runners, but it's the spectators that will help them get to the finish line. From start to finish, there are excellent opportunities to catch loved ones and friends running in Allstate Life Insurance℠ Chicago 13.1 Marathon®.
Medical Info
Medical support during the Allstate Life Insurance℠ Chicago 13.1 Marathon® Series will be provided by health care professionals. Medical assistance will be available at each water station along the route providing medical assistance as needed. A fully-equipped medical facility will be located near the finish line.
Participants requiring medical assistance may be transported to one of the nearby hospitals, and will be billed by the hospital and ambulance provider. Participants must give on-scene medical personnel the freedom to determine which facility will be utilized.
IMPORTANT: Each participant must complete the medical information form on the back of your bib number. Please take time to fill out your medical information and provide emergency contact information. This will make your important health care information available to heath care professionals in the event you are unable to communicate with them.
Volunteers
Our road races are made for the people and run by the people. We take pride in working with some of the greatest individual and volunteer groups in the world. If you are interested in supporting thousands of runners and walkers at Allstate Life Insurance℠ Chicago 13.1 Marathon® Series, send us an email with your name, phone number and what you might be interested in helping with. Here are some of the things we could use help with: water stations (groups of 10 or more), start line support, finish line support, course marshals, registration and packet pick-up support, logistics and set-up (these are the people who get to lift and move things and work at night!)
If you are interested in volunteering for this event or any others, please email us at .
Entertainment
Course Entertainment:
Allstate Life Insurance℠ Chicago 13.1 Marathon® Series will have entertainment stations along the course. This includes: Bands, Performances, Cheer Squads, Community Group Aid Stations and Dj's pumping tunes that will keep you movin' all through out the fun-filled 13.1 mile course.
Benefits:
There are many highlights to performing for Allstate Life Insurance℠ Chicago 13.1 Marathon® Series. Group name and booking information listed on the Allstate Life Insurance℠ Chicago 13.1 Marathon® Series web site. Group signage may also be displayed at your performance location as long as it does not interfere with the race. (Signage may only be 3'x6').
Time: Allstate Life Insurance℠ Chicago 13.1 Marathon® Series begins at 7 a.m., which means your group must be at their assigned location by 7 AM. Everyone will finish by 12 PM, with some groups ending earlier, depending on your location on the course.
Where: Along the 13.1 mile half marathon course. Performance locations will be confirmed.
Equipment: All groups will be responsible for supplying their own equipment. Allstate Life Insurance℠ Chicago 13.1 Marathon® Series will provide access to electricity, either from a business or a generator.
Contact the Entertainment Director: Javier Sanchez
Phone: 305.278.8668
Email: JSanchez@usroadsports.com
The Allstate Life Insurance℠ Chicago 13.1 Marathon® has teamed up with ActiveTrainer coaches to create a half marathon training programs that are a balance 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! Click here to get started with ActiveTrainer.
LOCAL GROUPS
Local training groups are organizing for the Allstate Life Insurance℠ Chicago 13.1 Marathon®! Join the fun through any of our partners - local running stores, clubs and social or charity training groups.
LOCAL RUNS
Pear Sports - Official Training Partner
As the official training program of the Allstate Life InsuranceSM Chicago 13.1 Marathon®, Pear Sports is offering 20% off the Pear Square OneTM and any Pear Training Plan. *Must enter code USRSTWENTY at checkout to receive the 20% off.
Unlike any other heart rate monitor or training device, Pear Training IntelligenceTM will guide you step by step throughout your workout, not only telling you when to speed up or slow down, but also providing useful tips, helping improve your form, explaining the purpose and benefits of the workout, and motivating you.
Pear offers hundreds of workouts, including half and full marathon training plans, 5K & 10K plans, workouts to help with weight loss, and many more. Pear also offers custom training plans, designed by Matt Fitzgerald, tailored specifically to your goal, time frame, and fitness level.
Each Allstate Life Insurance℠ 13.1 Marathon® Series event offers Elite runners a total prize money purse of $3,500 distributed as:
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
American Record Bonus
World Record Bonus
Overall Male
$1,000
$500
$250
$50K
$100K
Overall Female
$1,000
$500
$250
$50K
$100K
Please contact USRS at eliteinfo@usroadsports.com with any questions regarding the elite program, prize money or the Allstate Life Insurance℠ 13.1 Marathon® Series National Championship. If you are interested in any of the Allstate Life Insurance℠ 13.1 Marathon® Series events, please contact us at least two weeks prior to the event.
Athletes who participate in this competition may be subject to formal drug testing in accordance with USATF and IAAF rules, in accordance with USOC, USADA, or IAAF procedures. Athletes found, after a disciplinary hearing, to be positive for prohibited substances, as defined by the WADA Code and/or IAAF, or who refuse to be tested, will be disqualified from this event and may lose eligibility for future competitions. Any prize money payable to an athlete who has tested positive shall be withheld until the final disposition of all disciplinary proceedings. BEWARE: Some prescriptions, over the counter medications, and nutritional supplements may contain prohibited substances. Information regarding drugs and drug testing may be obtained by calling the USADA Reference Hotline at 1-800-233-0393, or www.usantidoping.org.
5K
Runner Start: Approximately 7:45 a.m.
Start Location: South Shore Cultural Center
Course Description
The 5K race at the Allstate Life Insurance℠ Chicago 13.1 Marathon® will start and finish in South Shore Cultural Center.
The 5K race is WALKER FRIENDLY. The course and finish line will be open for 3 hours and 30 minutes (16 minute/mile pace) for the 13.1® runners and should not affect 5K runners.
Average Temperature
Average low of 60 F; Average high of 78 F
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.
Timing of the event has stopped and no awards will be given out at this time. Medical remains in place on course.
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.
Aid Stations
There will be water and sports drink at all stations along the course and at the start/finish. All Aid Stations on the course will have personnel and portable toilets located nearby.
Restroom Facilities
Portable toilets will be added in locations throughout the course. The portable toilets will be located near each aid station.
Course Closings
For your safety and for the timely reopen of the streets to vehicular traffic, you must reach key locations by specified times or you will be required to take transportation provided.
Partial lane closures will be utilized. Please stay inside the cones and obey all public safety officers and course marshals.
PLEASE DO NOT START EARLY! Traffic and safety rules prohibit early starts. Early starters will be eliminated from the Official Results
Partners
Our Sponsors and Supporters
Team Challenge - Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America
The Allstate Life InsuranceSM Chicago 13.1 Marathon® has partnered with the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) for the 2013 event.
Known collectively as inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis affect 1 in 200 Americans. They are painful, medically incurable diseases that attack the digestive system.
Team Challenge is the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America's endurance training and fundraising program. Through Team Challenge, you will be professionally coached and ready to run or walk a half marathon, make lasting friendships, and have the experience of a lifetime while raising critical funds for these debilitating digestive diseases.
To learn more about training with Team Challenge, visit www.ccteamchallenge.org or call 1.866.931.2611. To learn more about the cause or to make a donation to CCFA, click here.
Half Marathon Training: 13.1 Miles!
Get fit, make friends, and change the lives of others–as part of Team Challenge, you can do all of this and more! Team Challenge is the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America's endurance training and fundraising program. With Team Challenge, you'll find new strength inside yourself, and help find cures for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, two painful, seldom-discussed and debilitating digestive diseases. With our Half Marathon Training Program, you'll train for a rewarding and exciting 13.1 mile endurance event at one of the great destination races while raising vital funds for research into these diseases. These dollars will help new treatments possible and fuel the search for cures.
Team Challenge Participants Receive:
Personalized fitness training by an experience coach over 16 weeks in 32 cities throughout the country.
An expense-paid weekend at a great destination race, including transportation, accomodations, race entry fees, and entertainment when you commit to this fundraising program.
A Team Manager, a dedicated staff person from CCFA who coordinates team events, guides you through fundraising, and is your #1 personal cheerleader.
All the tools and help you need to raise your funds – you'll even get your own free web page for fundraising support.
Resources, clinics, helpful tips on nutrition, hydration, injury prevention, and more.
Team Challenge swag including a Team Challenge t-shirt when you sign up, plus a singlet for the race.
Spirit Airlines: Official Airline of Allstate Life Insurance℠ 13.1 Marathon® Series
Some people run, we fly! Spirit Airlines, home of the $9 Fare Club is the largest Ultra Low Cost Carrier (ULCC) in the United States, Latin America and the Caribbean. As the unbundling leader in the industry, Spirit allows consumers the option of paying only for the features they value without subsiding the choices of others. Our all-Airbus fleet flies more than 150 daily flights to 44 destinations.
National Travel Systems is proud to serve as The Official Travel Partner of the Allstate Life InsuranceSM Chicago 13.1 Marathon®. We have a long celebrated partnership with many sporting organizations and are dedicated to providing the best travel arrangements for competitors, families and spectators. Our goal is to enhance the overall experience for you, the participant, by offering a variety of hotel options to choose from in order to best meet your personal needs. If you have any questions please contact National Travel Systems at sportsinfo@nationaltravelsystems.com.
Hotel: Palmer House Hilton Amenities: Fitness room, self and valet parking. Distance from start/finish line: 9.6 miles
Hotel: Comfort Suites Chicago Amenities: Breakfast, fitness center, valet parking. Distance from start/finish line: 10.2 miles
Hotel: Hyatt Regency McCormick Place Address: 2233 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr
Chicago, IL 60616 Amenities: $179 rate, which will include shuttle transportation for the day of the race and complimentary self parking Distance from start/finish line: 8.2 miles
Need A Rental Car?
Our select rental car companies offer special discounted rates for all Allstate Life Insurance℠ 13.1 Marathon® Series participants. Reserve your discounted rental car from one of the following companies:
Parking Details
There is limited parking at the South Shore Cultural Center. We recommend the shuttle, a taxi or metra to get down to the race site. Shuttle tickets for spectators can be purchased at packet pick-up and the morning of (while supplies last). Shuttles will depart from Millennium Park and the Museum of Science and Industry from 5:30 – 6 a.m. Spectators can park at the museum of science and industry to watch runners.
Public Transportation Details
We recommend runners take the complimentary shuttles from Millennium Park or the Museum of Science and Industry. Shuttles will depart at 5:30 a.m.
All participants will receive a confirmation email upon registering. If you are registered for Allstate Life Insurance℠ Chicago 13.1 Marathon® and would like to either confirm your entry or receive another email confirmation, please click here.
Online registration will close on Online registration will close June 4 at 11:59 p.m. There will be registration available at packet pick-up. There is NO race day registration..
We do not sell email addresses. What is the Allstate Life Insurance℠ Chicago 13.1 Marathon® 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 2012 event WILL NOT transfer to the 2013 event, no exceptions. This policy stays in effect whether you are injured, have unexpected business or family emergency, etc. Sorry, there are NO exceptions.
No. All entry fees are non-refundable, non-transferable and non-deferrable. Sorry NO exceptions. Once entry has been received, no refunds will be given. The entry fee for the 2012 race will not transfer to the 2013 race. All entries are confirmed by email.
If you would like to make changes to your registration form once it has been submitted please email us at run@131chicago.com and we will update your registration.
Yes! Each finisher in the half marathon race receive a commemorative medal at the finish line and will be 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!
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.
Spirit Airlines: Official Airline of Allstate Life Insurance℠ Chicago 13.1 Marathon® For discounted hotels and more travel information, please click to link to our travel page.
There is limited parking at the South Shore Cultural Center. We recommend the shuttle, a taxi or metra to get down to the race site. Shuttle tickets for spectators can be purchased at packet pick-up and the morning of (while supplies last). Shuttles will depart from Millennium Park and the Museum of Science and Industry from 5:30 – 6 a.m. Spectators can park at the museum of science and industry to watch runners.
Allstate Life Insurance℠ Chicago 13.1 Marathon® has teamed up with ActiveTrainer coaches to create a half marathon training programs that are a balance 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.
The start is located in South Shore Cultural Center - 7059 S. South Shore Dr. Chicago IL 60649 and finishes at South Shore Cultural Center - 7059 S. South Shore Dr. Chicago IL 60649.
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.
Use of headphones during US Road Sports events is strongly discouraged for safety reasons. If one is intent on wearing headphones, please keep the volume low and consider wearing only one earpiece so you can hear important communications from race staff, public safety officials, and other participants
Yes. Participants may walk but they must be able to complete the race by Walkers must start behind the runners at the starting line. There is NO early start.
The race shares the road with traffic. The runners will be in a coned lane that separated the runners from traffic. There will be Police Officers placed at each traffic intersection to control traffic.
About Us - Get contact with our staff & learn more the details of the company background.
Dallas-based US Road Sports and Entertainment Group is proud to present the Allstate Life Insurance℠ Chicago 13.1 Marathon®. This event is part of a series of races that will give runners and walkers a chance to participate in a world-class half marathons throughout some of the most popular running communities nationwide.
All 13.1 Marathon® events are first-timer friendly and perfect for new marathoners in training on up to experienced runners looking for a fun and memorable race experience and the chance to compete in America's only nationwide half marathon series.
Allstate Life Insurance℠ 13.1 Marathon® Series races were created in response to the growing demand for half marathons and support for the distance as a race by people seeking to accomplish life-long goals. The Allstate Life Insurance℠ 13.1 Marathon® Series currently consists of eight races for 2012 in Atlanta, Boston, Fort Lauderdale, Dallas, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale and New York.
We invite you to join our community of runners and participate in the Allstate Life Insurance℠ Chicago 13.1 Marathon® adventure in America's Half Marathon Series!
US Road Sports Parent Organization
US Road Sports & Entertainment Group prides itself in offering world class endurance events that are not only fantastic hometown races but destination events as well. Looking for a 26.2 mile party? We’ve got that—and more www.usroadsports.com
Bob Fox National Race Director
As the National Race Director for the Series, Bob works hard to make sure everything is set for you on race day so you can set a PR! run@131chicago.com
Steve Obert VP of Sales & Marketing
Steve is the one behind the scenes making sure you get to enjoy the best sponsors in the business! Contact him today. sobert@usroadsports.com
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