Course DescriptionIf you'd like a chance to win a FREE entry to an $80 dollar race (and to run with me - that's priceless, haha!) all you need to do is leave a comment. No hoops to jump through (I hate hoops) but if you don't have a blog, you'll need to leave me some contact info. If you'd like to check out their facebook page, you can find it here.
The Allstate Life Insurance℠ Chicago 13.1 Marathon® starts and finishes at the Historic South Shore Cultural Center (SSCC) on Chicago's south side. The SSCC offers beautiful views of both Lake Michigan and the Chicago Skyline and has hosted many notable events, including the wedding reception of President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama. The 13.1 mile course takes you along the Lake front Path past La Rabida Hospital. After passing the hospital, you will run through Jackson Park, home of the 1893 World Columbian Exposition, the Osaka Japanese Garden, a strolling garden on Wooden Island. You will then pass the Museum of Science & Industry, the only original building remaining from the 1893 Columbian Exposition, and one of the largest science museums in the world. You will then head back to the Lakefront Path to almost 35th Street before heading back south, past the 63rd Street Beach House and finishing at the SSCC. This course is 13.1 miles of perfect Windy City experience.
The Allstate Life Insurance℠ Chicago 13.1 Marathon® is WALKER FRIENDLY. The course will remain open for 3 hours and 30 minutes (16 minute/mile pace).
I will leave this open until Sunday 3/25 and announce a WINNER Monday morning. Good luck!!
Please oh please pick me!
ReplyDeleteOh this might get me back on the wagon!
ReplyDeleteWoot! I'll like to enter pretty please!!
ReplyDeleteAll right, I am in. This might be the only way that you get me to do a half-marathon!
ReplyDeleteDon't pick me : ) but I am sooo coming to chicago to run with you sometime!
ReplyDeleteOUCH!!!!! $80 for a half marathon? That's kinda steep, isn't it, or is it just a Chicago thing?
ReplyDeleteIt's pretty average for a downtown race (even on the lower end, believe it or not) but there are plenty of races in the 'burbs that are cheaper. I personally don't usually spend more than $50 for a half.
DeleteMMMMMMMMMMMMMEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!! I want to meet you! I want to run with you!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThis would be a good race to help with the marathon I've signed up for.
ReplyDeleteThat sounds pretty cool. I'd be in if picked.
ReplyDeleteI'm IN! How cool is this!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteAnd I am your amazing wonderful sister, doesn't that count? HEHEHEHEH!
Deleteno extra entries for you!! :)
DeleteBAH! LOL!
DeleteI'de Love to run another Marathon, or 1/2. Sounds like a interesting course. Something new to add to my bucket list of adventures! See you on the path :)
ReplyDeleteBonnie Turkes
I'm going to need all the half marathon chances I can get this summer to run a 1:50 and qualify for a corral at 2012's Chicago Marathon! :)
ReplyDeleteI'm in!!!! What a great giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI would be in, but I'll be running/finishing the Madison to Chicago relay that day, so I can't . Good luck!
ReplyDeleteI would love it! Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely do NOT want to enter, I haven't run in months now, but I wanted to say how cool it is that you are giving this away and when I was able to run every day I would have loved to win it.
ReplyDeleteThat is a great race! Pray it's not hot and cancelled like last year though. Would LOVE to run with you! :)
ReplyDeleteHey - I would love a change to race that one - sounds wonderful! Also, I would like to say I love your blog and it's a great motivator for me to read other local Chicago runners. If you ever want to connect offline for a drink or something let me know.
ReplyDeleteGood luck to all above me, as well :)
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Rach
I just beat 2 hours for the first time in NYC - going for 1:55 now! this seems like the perfect race to do it at! get me on twitter if, I mean when, I win ;) @KerenGeorgina
ReplyDeletehappy running!
This looks like a great race! I would love to run another half in Chicago.
ReplyDeleteHave never run a 1/2 marathon (only little races). Would love this opportunity.
ReplyDeletedacubster@sbcglobal.net
I ran RnR Chicago as my first half last year - I loved running in Chicago!!!! Would love the chance to run it again on a different route! Also love that all you ask for is a comment, not 'follow me on FB, Twitter, become a follower....' I don't do those things! lol!!!!!
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