RACE DAY TEGISTRATION
10-11 am
EMERALD ISLE MILE
Sunday, March 11 at 11:30am
Race down Western Ave then
Enjoy the South Side Irish Parade
The Emerald Isle Mile is a 1 mile chip timed run down Western Ave. New this year: Start and finish at 104th and Western. Race starts at 11:30 am. . A portion of the proceeds help offset the cost of the parade.
After the race, runners will receive festive beads. No award ceremony. Stay and enjoy the parade.
Registration fees
1 Mile Closed
1 Mile Run
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$25.00Nov 16 - Mar 8
Race Information
The Emerald Isle Mile is a 1 mile chip timed run down Western Ave. New this year- the route will be out and back starting and finishing at 104th with a start time of 11:30 am. A portion of the proceeds help offset the cost of the parade.
Post Race Activities
After the race, runners will receive festive beads. No award ceremony. Stay and enjoy the parade.
Awards
Top female and male participants will receive a $50.00 gift certificate to Running Excels. The top male and female finisher in each age category will a $25.00 gift certificate. (9 & under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 & above). $50.00 will be given to the runner that breaks the course record of 4:32.
Race Participant Goody Bag
Goody Bag swag is a pair of Goodr Sunglasses. Oberon's Viking Funeral edition to be exact. A fun green and gold color for St. Patrick's Day. Packet pick up location: Running Excels 10328 S. Western Ave., Chicago, IL 60643. 773.629.8587 Packet Pick Up: Friday, 3/9 12-7pm, Saturday 3/10 12am-5pm.
Parking
Due to spectators arriving for the race and parade, parking throughout the surrounding neighborhood will be limited. Please consider carpooling, taking public transportation, bicycle or walk.
Results
Results will be posted online at www.timetoruntiming.com, www.active.com, www.mychicagoathlete.com, & www.runningexcels.com.
Timing and Water Stations
The Emerald Isle Mile is a B-tag timed race. Split times will be called out at the half mile with a clock positioned at the finish. Water will be available at the finish of the race. Water tables will NOT be available during the race.
Safety
For safety reasons, strollers, bikes, skates and pets are NOT permitted on the course. You must be able to complete the mile within the allotted 15 minutes. If you are unable to complete it, you will be escorted off the course.
Race Day Registration
Race day registration will ONLY be available IF 500 runner capacity has not been reached; at Running Excels -10328 S. Western Ave. (10-11:00am $35 Cash only) Gear check available at Running Excels.
Event schedule
- Thu, March 8, 2018 11:59 PM - Online Registration Closes
- Fri, March 9, 2018 12:00 PM - Packet Pickup 12-7pm Running Excels
- Sat, March 10, 2018 10:00 AM - Packet Pickup 10am-5pm Running Excels
- Sun, March 11, 2018 11:30 AM - Race Starts Promptly
Contact information
- Event contact
- Bev Lynch
- excel@runningexcels.com
- Phone
- +1 708-670-6174
- Website
- Visit website