Bastille Day 5K & 8K Run, Walk & Block Party

Date:	Thursday, July 11
Time:	8K: 7:15 p.m. \| 5K: 7:30 p.m. Start
Location:	Lincoln Park (Cannon & Fullerton) \| Chicago
Beneficiary:	Mercy Home for Boys and Girls

The popular mid-summer Chicago event will again be a celebration of all things French as well as that country's Bastille Day national holiday (officially July 14). In 2012 the run/walk celebrates its 31st anniversary as well as its new home in Lincoln Park which, until 2010, had been in the West Loop.

Following the run/walk, participants will be treated to a free block party with food, refreshments and entertainment at the nearby Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. Proceeds will again benefit Chicago's Mercy Home for Boys & Girls.

Team Challenge

Coming Soon!

How to Register!

Online
Click Here to Register as an Individual or Team Member!

In Person
Pre-register/packet pick-up available at Fleet Feet Sports. See below for dates/times!

Race Day
Event day registration/packet/chip pick-up is located at Cannon Drive and Fullerton Pkwy from 6:15pm to 6:45pm.

Packet Pick-Up

Fleet Feet Sports
1620 N Wells St, Chicago (map)

Saturday, July 7th 10am to 6pm
Sunday, July 8th 11am to 5pm
Wednesday, July 11th noon to 8pm

Beneficiary - Mercy Home for Boys and Girls

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.

Chip-Timed Run

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.

Course Information

Click Here for a course map!

The Bastille Day 5K & 8K course wends through Lincoln Park -- starting on Cannon Drive -- before heading north on the lakefront paths.

Gear Check

Gear check is available from 5:30pm to 9:30pm located on the north side of the Museum. Please note, we cannot be responsible for lost or stolen items!

Block Party @ The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum!

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.

Donate Today!

Click Here to raise funds for the Mercy Home for Boys & Girls!

Directions & Parking

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.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Looking to connect with active consumers at this event? For pricing and a customized benefits package,
please contact Norine Smyth at 773-584-6684 or Laura Wilke at 773-584-6669.

Event Logistics

Still have questions regarding event logistics? Please contact Josh Ruston at 773.584.6638.

Event Sponsors

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