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Bastille Day 5K Run, Walk & Block Party
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Wednesday, July 7, 2010 |
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7:30 p.m. Start |
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NEW LOCATION! Lincoln Park (Cannon & Fullerton) | Chicago |
| Beneficiary: |
Mercy Home for Boys and Girls |
No chip-timed registration on race day -- so sign up today! Field limit 6,000!
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Chicago's most popular summer weekday running event is on the move in 2010! After nearly three decades of being held on Thursday evenings in the West Loop, Chicago's 29th annual Bastille Day 5K Run, Walk & Block Party is relocating to Lincoln Park on a Wednesday night.
The event celebrates the French national holiday (officially July 14). Following the run/walk, participants can enjoy a block party with food, refreshments and can can dancers at the nearby Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. (Admission to the block party only is $5.) Proceeds will again benefit Chicago's Mercy Home for Boys & Girls.
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New Location!
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Click Here for great group packages and offers (we offer discounts for teams!)!
The Bastille Day 5K has become a hallmark of summer, featuring a unique course run entirely on city streets in Chicago's West Loop. Participating with your group members in this fun, athletic event is a great way to foster communication and give your employees/group members something to look forward to.
Team Captains, register your team here (Different link than the individual/team member registration form)
All teams need to have their teams and team members registered by Friday, June 25. Please call or email Peter VanderHye at 773-584-6615 by that date to schedule a pick up at our offices of all team materials or to have materials sent via messenger.
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NOW until July 6th - $30
Race Day (fun run only ... no chip timed registration on race day) - $30
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Online
Click Here to Register as an Individual
or Team Member!
Early bird special! Register before June 1st for only $27! After June 1st, the cost is $30 ($35 race day)! Don't miss out!
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By Mail/Fax
Click Here to download an application. Fax applications to 773-523-6598 by noon on July 2, 2010. Mail applications (postmarked by July 2, 2010) to Bastille Day 5K Run, 2221 W. 43rd Street, Chicago, IL 60609.
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In Person
Pre-register/packet pick-up available at Universal Sole. See below for more details!
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Race Day
Event day registration/packet/chip pick-up is located at Cannon Drive and Fullerton Pkwy from 6:15pm to 6:45pm.
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Universal Sole
3052 North Lincoln Ave., Chicago (map)
Saturday, June 26: Noon to 6 p.m.
Friday, July 2: 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Monday, July 5: 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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Beneficiary - Mercy Home for Boys and Girls
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The purpose of this event is to raise funds for Mercy Home for Boys & Girls. This residential child-care facility offers abused, abandoned and neglected children hope and constructive means towards forming a healthy life and future. Nine residential homes provide Mercy's children with a healthy, nurturing environment. Mercy Home's children receive love, shelter, clothing, education, medical care, moral values and the life skills necessary to live independently. Mercy Home is funded by private donations.
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This year's event features the latest in timing technology: The Chronotrack Disposable Chip! The computer chip comes attached to a plastic strip that is already adhered to your bib #. No need to wait until race day to pick up your chip - it's already on your bib when you go to a Pre-Registration/Packet Pick-Up event!
The chip tag should be peeled from the bib on race day and attached to your shoelaces - adhesive tabs and your shoelaces keep the tag in place. You must cross the special mats at the start and finish lines in order for your time to be recorded.
After crossing the finish line, the tag is your's to dispose of or to keep as a souvenir of your experience at the Bastille Day 5K Run & Walk.
Download this document instructions on how to attach the tag to your shoes on race day.
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Click Here for a course map!
The NEW Bastille Day 5K course wends through Lincoln Park -- starting on Cannon Drive -- before heading north on the lakefront paths.
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Block Party @ The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum!
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 New in 2010! The post-race Block Party will be held in The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum! Join the party both indoors and outdoors at the museum until 10:00 p.m. Live music including a special cabaret performance will take place along with a medal presentation for the overall male and female run winners. Age group finishers can claim their medals at the awards table near the stage.
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Block Party Entertainment
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Click Here to raise funds for the Mercy Home for Boys & Girls!
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The first 2,400 people to sign up will be guaranteed a short-sleeve dri-fit shirt. Shirts are uni-sex. Anyone after the 2,400 participant cut off will have their t-shirt mailed to them.
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Limited street parking may be available on neighboring streets. Public transportation is the best way to get to the race. For routes, directions and connections, call 312.836.7000 or visit www.transitchicago.com.
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Sponsorship Opportunities
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Looking to connect with active consumers at this event? For pricing and a customized benefits package, please contact Special Events Management at 773.584.6650.
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Still have questions regarding event logistics? Please contact
Peter VanderHye at 773.584.6615.
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Click here for more information and applications on how to exhibit at this event and others. If you have additional questions, please contact Susan Malen or at 773.584.6642.
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