Date & Time
February 11th, 2024
8:00 a.m.
Description
Unique indoor 1-Hour Run through the famed Chicago Auto Show Floor at McCormick Place
Location
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About
The Miles Per Hour run is a unique indoor run developed by the Chicago Area Runners Association in partnership with the Chicago Auto Show. First put on in 2020, the race returned in 2023 as part of the opening weekend at the Chicago Auto Show, and we are proud to bring it back once again!
The one hour run is an event in which participants cover as much distance as they can within one hour (60 minutes). While an officially recognized event, the one-hour run is rarely contested apart from occasional record attempts. Making this run even more unique is that its being run entirely INDOORS and through the halls of the Chicago Auto Show and McCormick Place!
Runners will complete loops through the massive halls of McCormick Place. The loop includes laps through the Chicago Auto Show floor past incredible auto displays. Runners will experience breathtaking views of the Chicago Skyline as they cross over the Grand Concourse bridge and wide views of Lake Michigan through the Lakeside Center's expansive walls of windows.
The loop will include a variety of long straightaways, unique zig-zags, and even an incline as runners run the indoor bridge over Lake Shore Drive.
At Miles Per Hour, your finish line is what you make it. Regardless of your pace you are challenging yourself to run as far as you can in one hour, and then take in the Chicago Auto Show with special early access. Timing mats are placed throughout the course in multiple locations to catch your finish result and overall "Miles Per Hour!"
Early Member Registration: $45
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October 20 through November 1 (The first 50 CARA members to register before November 2)
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Once early membership pricing fills up, CARA members will still be able to register at the first tier general price point before registration opens to the general public.
General Registration:
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$55 - November 1 through December 1
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$65 - December 2 through January 15
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$75 - January 16 through February 9
Registration closes on February 9 at 5:00 p.m.
CARA Member Discount:
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CARA Supporter Level Members have access to early pricing of $45.00. After early registration sells out, members can save 10% (Discount credited automatically with member login on form)
REGISTRATION LINKS
Event Details
2024 Swag:
Event Day Schedule: February 11, 2024
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1 hour Run (All Runners Start together)
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6:30 a.m - Doors to McCormick Place open
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7:50 a.m. - Deadline to report to Start Wave
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8:00 a.m. - Start
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Awards:
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Awards provided to the top three overall individuals in the male, female, and non-binary categories for the 1 hour run.
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Recognition awards provided to the top three in men's and women's categories in age-groups:
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1 hour run 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85 & Over
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Note: Overall award winners will not be awarded in age groups.
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Age Group awards will be shipped post event and will not be avaliable on site.
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Event Capacity: (700)
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The event will be capped at 700 runners.
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Registration is open until February 9th unless we hit maximum capacity before then.
Parking:
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McCormick Place offers on-site parking. There are three main McCormick Place lots. A, B & C. Lot A & C are $25. Lot B is $16. Parking fees must be paid by credit card; VISA, MasterCard and American Express are accepted. Parking lots are open throughout event hours. Overnight parking is not available, and there are no in-and-out privileges. More information at McCormick Place Parking.
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Handicap Parking: McCormick Place has accessible parking available in Lot A (located on Martin Luther King Drive), Lot C (located underground in Lakeside Center) and the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place parking garage. For the Chicago Auto Show, the best drop off location is at the South Building, Gate 4 located on Martin Luther King Drive.
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Metered Street Parking is available in the area.
Gear Check:
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Gear check will be available on site
Awards Ceremony:
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An awards ceremony will be held for overall award winners top three (male, female, non-binary)
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Age group awards must be shipped post event
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Prelimiary results will be avaliable on site after the race
Results Posting / Look-Up:
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Results will be available for look-up on kiosks at the results table
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Results will be posted live to the event website, allowing for participants to look up their results on mobile devices.
In the Press
BBC News
"The big attraction of the Chicago Auto Show"