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Prairie State Marathon
Half Marathon
Saturday, October 6, 2012
INFORMATION
The 3rd annual Prairie State Marathon & Half Marathon is a picturesque
meandering tour through and by northern Illinois prairie, forests, rivers and lakes.
Courses will be USATF Certified.
Marathon is a Boston Qualifier.
PARTICIPANT PERKS:
Long Sleeve Moisture Wicking Tech Shirt
(Men's & Women's Sizes)
Finisher's Medal
Event Bib Number
Chip Timing
Professional Event Photography
Close Free Parking
SCHEDULE:
Friday Packet Pick Up & Last Minute Registration:
Friday(10/5)- 4:00-8:00pm
Sports Authority
155 E. Townline Road
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
What is packet pick up? see general information below.
Saturday/Race Day:
Last Minute Packet Pick Up & Registration: 7:00-7:40 a.m. at event start location
Gear Check: 7:20 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Marathon, Half Marathon Start: 8:00 a.m.
Half Marathon Awards: 10:15 a.m.
Marathon Awards:
11:30 a.m. & periodically after
Course is open for 6.5 hours
COURSE INFORMATION:
The course starts in Independence Grove Forest Preserve before traveling onto crushed limestone paths meandering tour through and by northern Illinois prairie, forests, rivers and lakes. All courses are USATF certified. The Marathon is a Boston Qualifier. See the elevation chart below. Please see below for water station information. Please see course map for this information, suggested spectator spots, and parking locations.
Marathon Course Map, click here
Half Marathon Course Map, click here
Elevation Chart, click here
Spectator Locations Map, click here
The course is located at:
Independence Grove
16400 W. Buckley Road
Libertyville, IL 60048
COURSE SUPPORT:
All water stations will have water and sports drink. Toilets will be located along the course. Energy Gel and fruit will also be available along the marathon course.
See course map for location of all specified items.
FINISH LINE:
Smile as you cross the finish line for your event photo and receive your finisher's medal. Enjoy the food and rehydration tent at the finish line. Also there will be massage therapist at the finsh line!
CATEGORY/AWARDS:
Awards will be awarded to the top 3 participants, male and female in each age group and overall for the marathon and half marathon.
14&under, 15-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59 & 60+
LODGING:
For hotels close to the course, click here.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
This event donates to the Special Olympics.
Runners and walkers can participate in this event. See schedule for time limit.
This event will be chip timed.
Particpants wear a timing chip that starts their individual time when they start and stops it when they finish.
Packet Pick Up is a time and place where participants can go to pick up their event shirt and bib number. Participants must pick up their packets in order to be considered part of the event.
Gear check will be provided located at the start finish. While the gear check is monitored, the event is not responsible for any lost or stolen items.
Headphones/iPod/mp3 devices are allowed though are strongly not recommended. It is the participant’s responsibility to make sure that they do not impair their ability to hear and detect present or potential hazards and dangers.
During hours of operation Lake County Forest Preserves are always open to the public unless otherwise noted by the Lake County Forest Preserve.
If at anytime you are in need of assistance throughout the event please notify a volunteer or course monitor.
All participants are required to sign a waiver
Dogs are not allowed at Independence Grove Forest Preserve
No strollers are allowed.
This event is organized with emphasis on an accurate, clearly marked and supported course so that participants can enjoy their experience.
The event will start rain, snow or shine. The event could be delayed due to lightning or other dangerous conditions. Above schedule is weather dependent.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Email:
847-344-0861
info@allcommunityevents.com