Ready to Run 20 Miler
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Ready to Run 20 Miler : Chicago lakefront point-to-point run
The Ready to Run 20 Miler is a fully supported, point-to-point 20-mile run along Chicago’s lakefront. The course starts at the Montrose Wilson Track and finishes at Jackson Park on the south end of the Lakefront Trail. Aid stations are positioned at about every 2 miles and offer water and Gatorade Endurance; most aid stations have restrooms and medical support nearby.
Pace groups are organized across a wide range of average paces, including run and run/walk groups. A gear check is available at the start and is transported to the finish for participant pickup. Shuttle buses transport participants from the finish back to the start and a limited number of buses provide a direct route to a downtown stop in the Grant Park area.
Participants must be 16 years or older. The event enforces a finish cut-off of five hours measured from the last on-time start, equivalent to a 15-minute per mile pace; aid stations and course marshals support this pace. Refunds, deferrals, and transfers are not issued. Bib pick-up must occur prior to event day; bib mailing is offered during registration for an additional fee subject to a deadline. Finisher shirts are provided only at the finish line. Free digital photo downloads and a post-race celebration are included. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
