The excitement and action of the Chicagoland Inline tour is back and now has an advanced category in addition to the elite categories.  During one weekend, race against the best in four unique stage races with great courses culminating with the Chicagoland Inline Marathon.  Points from each stage add up to determine the next tour champion.  Don’t miss out on one of USA’s most competitive races featuring a new big prize purse. Participant’s overall tour placement count toward NROC points for elite categories only. 

HOW IT WORKS:s
The tour has four different races or stages.  In each stage the top 10 finishers will be awarded points on the following scale: 16, 13, 11, 9, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2. Every athlete receives one point for finishing the stage.  There will be intermediate points awarded to the first 3 racers across the line from each category on each lap during the criterium and marathon on the following scale: 3, 2, 1. Top finishers from each category at intermediate sprints and the final sprint will be awarded points even if it is a combined heat (ex. the 1st masters women finishing 5th overall in the marathon will be awarded 16 points).  At the completion of all four stages the athlete with the most points is declared the Chicagoland Inline Tour champion.

Stage 1-340 Meter Dash
The opening stage is an action packed dash to the line during Friday’s expo.  Each category will start in its own mass start heat. 340 meter dash course map CLICK HERE!

Stage 2- 10k Circuit Race
This is a 6 lap race on a short circuit.  Tour bonus point’s primes will be given to the top 3 participants across the line on each lap.  10k course map CLICK HERE!

Stage 3- The 2 Mile Individual Time Trial
This is an individual pursuit to complete the specified distance in shortest amount of time possible.  The skater with the fastest overall time will win the stage.  TT course map CLICK HERE!

Stage 4- Chicagoland Inline Marathon-USA’s 2nd largest Inline Marathon.
The race is 3 laps on a diverse 8.7 mile loop unlike any other course in the USA.  The course travels through North Hoffman Estates, scenic AT&T complex, past Paul Douglas Forest Preserve and over a few gradual hills.  Water stations will be provided on course and medical service will be stationed at the finish line.  Please see course map for water stations, suggested spectator spots, and parking locations.  Marathon course map CLICK HERE!

CATEGORIES
-Advanced Men & Women- recommended for men who skate a mile in ~3:42 min/mile or faster and women who skate ~3:54min/mile or faster.
-Elite Men & Women- This category is for the very best skaters, no age limits.
-Elite Masters Men & Women (Age 35+)
-Elite Veteran Men (Age 45+)
all elite athletes must be able to skate a marathon faster than 1 hour 30 minutes minimum, no exceptions.

PACKET PICK UP/EXPO
Packets will be available for pick up at the Hoffman Estates Village Hall on Friday for tour athletes.  While there, check out the festival expo with inline skating, health, running and biking exhibitors.  Packets will be available during specified packet pick up times only.  To pick up your packet you will be required to sign a waiver and present valid photo ID.  If you are picking up a packet for another participant you must bring a signed waiver and a copy of their photo ID.

GOODIES
Technical short sleeve shirts (front and back print), event bib number, and an eco bag* full of goodies will be provided to all participants.  Every finisher will receive an event finisher’s medal.  Placement awards will also be given, see below.

AWARDS:
Medals will be awarded to the top 5 athletes in each stage for all categories male and female.  Medals will be given to the top 5 in each category for the overall tour victory.  Cash prize will also be awarded to elite categories for overall tour top placements-see below.  Merchandise provided by sponsors will also be awarded to overall advanced tour category top placements

Chicagoland Inline Tour Overall Prize Money Distribution:

Prize money distribution based on previous year’s category participation level

GENERAL INFORMATION
This event is chip timed.  All timing chips will be available at packet pick up.  It is the participant’s responsibility to return their timing chips and to pay any fees for any unreturned timing chips.

Weather:  The mean temperature is 72 degrees Fahrenheit according weather.com.  It is the participant’s responsibility to choose the proper clothing, nutrition and hydration for the event day weather.

Headphones are prohibited from all inline events.

Helmets are required for all inline skating events and must be worn at all times you are wearing your skates throughout the weekend.

Roller skates/Quads are allowed in this event.

Spectators should view the course map for suggested spectator spots and road closures.

RULES
All participants must sign event waiver

The winner of overall tour placement ties will be determined by whoever placed better in the marathon.

There is no drafting in the time trial.  Drafting in the 2 mile TT will result in a 5 min penalty.

There is no cross drafting between heats in the marathon.  Different categories in the same heat can cross draft.  Any violations of this rule will result in automatic disqualification from the stage.

All pushing, shoving, blocking or unsportman like conduct as determined by the race officials will result in automatic disqualification from the stage.  Depending on severity as determined race officials, it could result in disqualification from the entire tour.

Any jump start will result in a minimum of a 4 meter penalty.

Assisting in the forward movement by any participant to another participant will result in disqualification from stage.  Ex. Relay push.