8th Annual Run To Remember
Chicago Patrolmen's Federal Credit Union is proud to be the founding sponsor of
the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation
Thank you so much to the participants, volunteers and sponsors of the 8th Annual Race to Remember! It was a terrific and meaningful day, as CPMF supporters, fellow officers, and Gold Star families ran to honor the fallen and injured officers of Chicago. Officer Del Pearson was the official starter of the race and spoke from the heart about his recent injury and the help he received from the CPMF.
The staff of the CPMF would like to thank Detective Rhonda Anderson, coordinator of the race, for all of her hard work! She is a force to be reckoned with, and we are thankful for her hard work and passion to make this the best possible event. We also appreciate the efforts of the many volunteers who helped distribute race packets, check in runners, hand out water, set-up and take down the event, and more. We are honored to have your help as we work hard to raise funds for the families of fallen and injured officers.
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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.
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:
Participants may register as a walker or runner. If you want to be timed, please register to RUN. If you are not interested in knowing your time, please register as a walker.
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 OR a unisex cotton t-shirt (please check the box on the form.) Children’s shirts are cotton only! There will be no exchanges of t-shirts at packet pick-up. Shirts are sex-specific, with the women's cut tapered and semi-fitted. 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 must know their team names to select it 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.
Many of you are doing a great job with fundraising, but if you look at our main fundraising page, we are down almost $50,000 from last year's total! Please utilize your fundraising page and send out some emails asking for donations. If you cannot access your fundraising page, please email r2remember@gmail.com.
Fund raise a minimum of $25 and be entered into our incredible raffle!! Prizes include $100 gift cards to top restaurants and Chicagoland area stores!
The TOP 5 fundraisers will receive the following prizes:
1. 2 round trip travel vouchers via American Airlines (excludes Alaska/Hawaii)
2. 32" Coby Widescreen LCD HDTV
3. Overnight stay at downtown hotel plus dinner certificate
4. His and Hers Torgoen Watches
5. $100 gift card
If a participant registered online for the event, an automatic fundraising page was generated for them upon registration. They can personalize this page and send out emails to solicit donations. The link can be found in their confirmation email. If anyone has difficulty locating their link, please email r2remember@gmail.com for assistance.
If a participant registered offline for the event, there is NOT a fundraising page set up for them, but one can be set up by following these directions:
- Log in to the active.com website
- Navigate to the Race to Remember donations page
- Select Become A Fundraiser in the options bar at the top of the screen
- This will start the fundraising page creation wizard and will walk you through the process
Participants can also utilize the Sponsorship Form for the Run to Remember by printing it out and collecting donations in person. These donations may be turned in at packet pickup on May 3rd and 4th.
GOODIES!!
Goodie bags and Technical T-shirts for all pre-registered 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 or after the post-race party. 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. Matching identifying bracelets will be issued to children and the adult that checks them in to the Children's area. This area will feature mascots, face painters, balloon makers and fun activities for the kids to keep them occupied while mom and dad are on their run or walk.
JUNIOR JOG
The Junior Jog is is $10 and is for participants ages 12 and under only and includes a cotton shirt in children's sized S, M and L. If the child will be running or run/walking the 5K and wishes to be timed OR have a technical tee shirt, they MUST register as an adult!!
The Junior Jog will commence at 9:30am, allowing for ample time for walkers to complete the course. It is a short race, with several heats depending upon the age/size of the child. It is not timed. All participants must be registered by an adult! No exceptions! All participants must wear their race bib. Every child will receive an award/prize in addition to the children's sized shirt.
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.
Participants may pick up packets for others but will need a list of the names the runners used at registration. Please note, if you are picking up for others, you MUST have the name they are registered under to avoid delay during this busy time.
PARKING
There will be discounted 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
Don't let the good times end after the race! Join us at the official race party at George Street Pub! Located at 2858 N. Halsted, GSP will have gourmet eats, drink specials for all R2R participants and volunteers and a wristband package deal for participants who want to stay for the long haul! Spoken Four will also perform.
VOLUNTEERS
Please download this form to sign up as a volunteer and for information about volunteer dates and activities. Contact the Volunteer Coordinator, Michelle Pienta, at r2rvolunteers@gmail.com or 773-580-5285 with any questions.
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.
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
