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Rosehill Cemetery Crypt 5K Run & Walk
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Saturday night, September 28 |
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7:00 p.m. Start |
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Rosehill Cemetery (5800 N. Ravenswood Ave. -- just north of Bryn Mawr) | Chicago |
| Beneficiary: |
American Diabetes Association |
You can be cool (and it's OK to be a bit of a ghoul) at this exciting, 2nd annual fall/pre-Halloween 5K on the grounds of the north side's historic Rosehill Cemetery! Run or walk on the sprawling 350-acre Victorian-era cemetery that opened in 1864. It's by far the largest cemetery in the City of Chicago (and second largest in Illinois).
Moats! Monuments! Scenic paths! And then there's the eternal spirits who reside in Rosehill. Among them: more than 10 Chicago mayors, Oscar Mayer, John G. Shedd, Cubs' announcer Jack Brickhouse, legendary adman Leo Burnett and Sears founder Julius Rosenwald, to name just a few. And don't forget the heroic Civil War vets near the entrance. (In fact, run/walk greeters will be dressed in Civil War attire!)
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Register Online Now! Online registration closes on Friday, September 20 @ 12 Noon.
Race day registration is available starting at 5:30 p.m. Race day registration is for the FUN run/walk only. To participate in the chip-timed run, you must sign up online.
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Packet Pick-Up & Pre-Registration
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 Pick up your packet (T-shirts, bib number/chip and information sheet) at Sports Authority Clark Street at the following dates/times:
Sports Authority Clark Street
3134 N Clark St. (map)
Chicago, IL 60657
Dates/times coming soon!
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Pre-Registration
5K Chip-Timed Run: $35
5K Fun Run/Walk: $30
Race Day
5K Chip-Timed Run: $40
5K Fun Run/Walk: $35
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Official times will only be taken for individuals who register for chip timing. Time clocks will be provided at the finish with split times at miles 1,2 and 3. The top overall male and overall female winners and the top three men and women in the following age groups will be awarded: 14 & Under; 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 and over. Results will be available the day after the event at www.chicagoevents.com.
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This year's event features one of 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 Rosehill Cemetery Crypt 5K Run.
Download this document instructions on how to attach the tag to your shoes on race day.
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About the Beneficiary: American Diabetes Association
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 Founded in 1941, the Alexandria, Va. -- headquartered American Diabetes Association (ADA) is the nation's leading organization working to fight the consequences of diabetes and help those affected by the disease. ADA, with a satellite office in downtown Chicago, funds research to manage, cure and prevent diabetes. This includes both Type 1 as well as the far more commonly diagnosed Type 2. To learn more about ADA visit www.diabetes.org.
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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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