8th Annual Run To Remember
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Registration Now Open for the 2012 Run-To-Remember!
Saturday, May 5, 2012 |
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Date
Saturday, May 5, 2012 at 8:00am
Additional Date Information
Step-off at 8:00am; Race day registration begins at 6:30am
Address
Gold Star Families Memorial and Park/Soldier Field
1420 S. Museum Campus Drive
Fees
$35.00 in advance. $45.00 on race day. Junior Jog is $10.00. The 100 yard dash (ages 12 and up) is $10.
Registration Closing Date
Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at 11:59pm.
THE CAUSE
More than 550 Chicago police officers have made the ultimate sacrifice, giving their lives in the line and performance of duty. This race benefits the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing assistance to the families of our fallen heroes, as well as providing assistance to catastrophically injured officers. The event is held at Gold Star Families Memorial and Park, which honors the brave men and women who dedicated their lives to protecting the citizens of Chicago.
THE COURSE - TIMING
The USATF sanctioned and certified (IL09035JW) chrono-timed 5k run course begins on Museum Campus Drive, heads north along the lakefront path, loops back on the Harbor walk, and finishes at Gold Star Park. Digital clocks with mile splits will be posted at mile 1, 2, and the finish line. Water is provided on the course. A course map can be found here:
REGISTRATION/T-SHIRTS
The race fee is $35.00. Race day registration is $45.00 (cash or checks will only be accepted on race day.) All pre-registered adult registrants will receive a NIKE Technical Tee-shirt. Children’s shirts are cotton only! There will be no exchanges of t-shirts. Shirts are sex-specific. Double-check your size(s) prior to registration. See below for the NIKE sizing chart.
Sizing Chart
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| Men's Fit | Women's Fit |
DEDICATE YOUR RUN/WALK - COMMEMORATIVE BIBS!
Runners and walkers who register prior to to April 10, 2012 can request their fallen hero's name on their commemorative bib and run or walk in their memory. Any police or fire agency's fallen officer's or firefighter's name from any law enforcement agency can be placed on the bib. (Names subject to verification) Visit the CPMF's Fallen Heroes page for a list of CPD fallen Officers. This is free! (Additional commemorative bibs without numbers are available upon registration for $5 each).
TEAMS
Team Captains must register first and will create their team during the registration process. Team Members will register after the team captain has registered and created the team. Team members will then select their team name from the drop down box on the registration form. Team Challenges are encouraged, and prizes will be given for largest team, biggest fundraising team, more TBA!
TEAMS and TEAM APPAREL
All pre-registered participant will receive a 2012 R2R NIKE Technical tee at packet pickup. If your team wishes to create custom team t-shirts at an additional cost, visit the side bar on this page to contact Peerless Embroidery Company or Shirts Our Business for discounts and style ideas.
LAW ENFORCEMENT COMPETITIVE TEAM CHALLENGE
Bring it! This is a division for sworn law enforcement only. Teams must have four members - there is no limit to how many team members you can have. The four fastest times from your team members will be pitted against opposing teams to see who truly is the finest!
FUNDRAISING
A fundraising webpage is automatically created for everyone who registers online! Prizes for the top fundraisers, and incentive prizes for certain dollar levels achieved! ($50 minimum for incentive prizes) Whether you raise an extra $10.00 or $1,000.00, the CPMF is grateful for your efforts! (Fundraising is optional.) All registrants who raise over $25 will be entered into our prize raffle.
GOODIES!!
Goodie bags and Technical T-shirts for all pre-registerd adult participants. Age-group awards. All children participating in the junior jog receive an award. Some of the best race refreshments ever will be provided post-race. DJ, Post-race massage, raffle (for those fundraising a minimum of $25) and entertainment including Pipes and Drums of the Emerald Society, K-9, Forensic, Helicopter, and Mounted Unit demos.
CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES AREA
The Girl Scouts will be conducting an activities area for children from 7:30am until 9:30am. Parents who feel their child is not suited for the 3 mile walk or run may check their child into this area and pick them back up in time for the Junior Jog at 9:30am. Take advantage of this opportunity to indulge yourself with a bit of adult time! All parents must register and sign a waiver for children that will be in the activities area.
JUNIOR JOG
The Junior Jog, as well as the 5K walk, is $10 for participants ages 12 and under. The Junior Jog will commence at 9:30am, allowing for ample time for walkers to complete the course. The length of the jog is dependent on the size/ability of the child. All participants must be registered by an adult! No exceptions! All participants must wear their race bib. Every child will receive an award/prize.
AGE GROUP PRIZES
There will be unique awards for the top 3 male and female finishers in each age group. Age groups are as follows: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64,65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 and over.
BABY JOGGERS, WHEELS and ANIMALS
Sorry, due to course limitations, there are no roller blades, skateboards, bikes or animals allowed on the course. Those who choose to run with a baby jogger must start after all the other runners and in a separate corral. This will be strictly enforced! Participants with infants must sign a waiver for them if the child is to accompany them on the course. No exceptions!
PACKET PICKUP
Packet Pickup will be held at the Chicago Police Academy, 1300 W. Jackson from 8:00am to 8:00pm on May 3 and 4, 2012. Courtesy parking will be available.
PARKING
There will be free Run To Remember parking in the Waldron Deck. Please use the 18th Street exit off of both Northbound and Southbound LSD.
RESULTS
Results will be posted on www.chicagoaa.com.
POST-RACE PARTY
Location TBD.
VOLUNTEERS
If you would like to volunteer at the Run To Remember, please contact Dawn at d.dolan@cpdmemorial.org.
REFUND POLICY
Run To Remember does not offer refunds for ANY reason. Please make sure you are available on Saturday, May 5, 2012 prior to registration. If for some reason you need to withdraw, your packet will be available at pick-up.
RUN with TEAM CPD!
Ready for a challenge? Join the Chicago Police Running Club's Shamrock Shuffle, Marathon or Half-marathon Training team! We accept runners and walkers of ALL levels. Check out the website for details on how to join, or e-mail teamcpd1@gmail.com. A complete list of 2012 TEAM CPD events are listed below.
100 YARD DASH
Are you faster than Flo-Jo? Compete for bragging rights and the traveling trophy to prove that you can beat anyone in a foot chase. Runners Must be at least 12 years old. The fee is $5.00 if you are already registered to walk or run, $10.00 if the dash will be your only event.
Photos and Videos
For photos and videos from past Run To Remember events, please check out the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation's Media Gallery!
Other TEAM CPD Events This Year Include:
Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle - March 25, 2012 - 8:00am - Grant Park
8th Annual Run To Remember - May 5, 2012 - 8am -Gold Star Families Park
TEAM CPD at 13.1 Chicago - June 9, 2012 7am - South Shore Country Club
TEAM CPD at the Rock N Roll Chicago Half Marathon - July 22, 2012 - Grant Park
TEAM CPD at Heroes Run Chicago 5K/10K- August 23, 2012 - 7pm- Soldier Field
TEAM CPD at the Chicago Half Marathon - Sept 09, 2012 - 7am- Jackson Park
TEAM CPD at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon- October 7, 2012 Grant Park
