Race Judicata® 2008 Sprint for Justice is not your average 5K. The scenic course loops participants from Lower Hutchinson Field along Lake Michigan and back, where they are greeted by a great band, free beer, wine and snacks.
All proceeds from Race Judicata go to the general operating costs of CVLS. Join us this year and continue the important work of ensuring that the law works for everyone, not just those who can afford it.
August 14th, 2008
Bag Check and Race Day Registration | 4:30 p.m.
Registration Closed | 6:00 p.m.
*Race Start | 6:30 p.m.
Award Ceremony | 7:45 p.m.
*Runners must line up according to marked pace times.
Both advanced and race day registration are available for Race Judicata® 2008.
The entry fee is $33 through August 8th. Fax your completed form to 312.332.1460, mail it to CVLS, drop it off in person, or register online at active.com. From August 9th through race night the fee is $38. The first 3,500 participants to attend packet pickup will receive a t-shirt and goody bag.
CARA members receive a $2 discount on their entry fees with a valid membership number.
Race day registration is $38. Register between 4:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. at Race headquarters, Lower Hutchinson Field at the southeast corner of Columbus and Balbo.
Individuals and teams may collect their materials on Wednesday, August 13th from 11 a.m. until 6:45 p.m. at 100 North LaSalle Street, Suite 900. Registration will also be available during pickup hours.
The first 3,500 registrants to attend packet pickup will receive a goody bag and race T-shirt.
Chip timing ensures fast and accurate results. A small, lightweight chip that uniquely identifies athletes as they cross the start and finish lines is clipped to the athletes shoe. The chip must be worn for the entire event, and chips must be returned once you cross the finish line. Athletes who do not return their assigned chip will be required to pay a $100 replacement fee.
Split times will be available on the course. Water will be offered at the start, finish, and on the course. The course is 5K and USATF certified (IL-05047-JW).
Click here for a map of the course.
In order to provide the safest and most enjoyable race environment possible dogs, bikes, baby joggers and strollers, in-line skates, skates, scooters, other wheeled vehicles (except wheelchairs) are not allowed on the race course. Dogs are allowed within the tent area but must be leashed at all times. Any animal that shows agressive or disruptive behavior (i.e. excessive barking) will be removed from the event.
To reach the start/finish area from the Loop, walk down Michigan Avenue to Balbo and walk east one block (on Balbo) to Columbus. Race headquarters are in Grant Park on Lower Hutchinson Field, which is located on the Southeast corner of Columbus and Balbo.
Parking is available at Millennium Park underground, Grant Park underground and Museum Campus parking at Soldier Field. There is NO parking at the event site.
Volunteer to help on race night and get your own t-shirt and goody bag! Call Veronica Rodriguez at 312.332.1649 or email her to sign up.
Participants will be placed into the following categories for both men and women: Under 20; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60 and over.
Awards will be given to the top man and woman overall and the top male and female lawyer. There will also be awards for the top 3 men and women of each age category. Overall winners and fastest lawyers are not eligable for awards based on age group.
Stay for the post race party with free drinks, snacks, and to hear Chicago's very own My Bad Blues Band perform before the award ceremony that begins at 7:45 p.m.
Prefessional photographer Paul Berg will be onsite taking photos of the event. The photos will be available for view and sale online after the race. Click here to see photos of Race Judicata 2008.
The Chicago Area Runners Association (CARA) is a non-profit organization devoted to expanding, motivating, supporting and celebrating the running community of Chicagoland. CARA connects runners to resources that enable them to run - further, faster, better, for life.
Due to CARA's advocacy efforts, runners in the Chicago area enjoy some of the highest quality road races in the country. This race has partnered with CARA and, on behalf of its runners, has agreed to comply with and uphold CARA's road race standards. The object of CARA's Race Standards is accuracy, safety and comfort for runners. To view those Standards and to learn more about CARA, visit www.cararuns.org.
Please direct any questions or comments to race director Matt Pollock. He can be reached by phone 312.332.3319 or email.