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First Midwest Half Marathon
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Sunday, May 5 |
| Time: |
7:30 a.m. |
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Palos Heights, IL |
| Presented By: |
First Midwest Bank |
Elite, experienced, and novice runners will be lacing up for the 6th annual First Midwest Half Marathon on Sunday morning, May 5, 2013. It all starts at 7:30 a.m. at Palos Heights City Hall, just west of Route 83 & 76th Avenue. It will again be preceded by a Health Fair the day before (May 4th) to be held at nearby Moraine Valley Church.
The half-marathon course route is USATF (USA Track & Field)-certified with only three turns.
This "green" course is flat and fast and runs alongside the beautiful forest preserves.
Participation also gives runners the opportunity to improve their corral position in the Chicago Marathon.
The First Midwest Half-Marathon is the only half-marathon in Illinois to be honored
with the prestigious "Governors Home Town Award."
Over the past 5 years, $125,000 in event proceeds was donated to four worthy charities: the American Cancer Society (in support of prostate cancer and research), the South West Special Recreation Association (benefiting special needs children), the Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanic Gardens and, The Crohn's and Colitis Foundation.
All registration will be done online. The Early Bird entry fee is $65. The price will increase to $75 on January 1. Starting on March 1st, the fee will be $85. So ... SIGN UP EARLY!!!
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New Balance Racing T-Shirts!
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The first 2,000 runners will receive a custom, gender-specific New Balance shirt, SO ... SIGN UP EARLY. After such, participants will receive 100% cotton event souvenir t-shirts.
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Click Here to Register! All registration will be done online. The Early Bird entry fee is $65. The price will increase to $75 on January 1. Starting on March 1st, the fee will be $85. So ... SIGN UP EARLY!!!
Online Registration closes at the end of the day, Thursday, May 2, 2013. No registrations will be accepted after this deadline.
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Advanced Chip Timing System!!!
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The 4th installment of the First Midwest Bank Southwest Half Marathon will feature break-through technology with the use of the D-tag, a disposable timing chip!
What is so smashing about the new d-tags? First, the chip will be attached to your bib, which will then need to be attached to your shoe on race day - so no having to pick up your chip in separate locations during packet pick-up! Second, and most importantly... the chips can be tossed in the garbage when you are done running. No need to stop during your cool down to have your chip removed and no worries if you lose your chip - no charge for lost chips!
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Packet Pick-Up at the Health Fair and Expo
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Participants are required to pick up their race packet (Bib #, T-shirt, etc) at the Expo/Health Fair, which will take place on Saturday, May 4th from 9am to 3pm at Moraine Valley Church (6300 W. 127th St, Palos Heights, IL 60463). No registration will be available on this day or on race day.
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Interested in Volunteering at the Race?
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Great opportunities to help out the community are available at the Southwest Half Marathon. If you are interested in volunteering at the race, please click here. A variety of opportunities are available in areas including registration, water stations, course marshalls, finish line and many more.
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Marketing & Sponsorship Opportunities
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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.
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