Monsters of the 5k

Monsters of the 5k Come join us at the inaugural 5k run/walk and 10k run benefiting Charles Tillman Cornerstone Foundation, Jarrett Payton Foundation and Jerry Azumah's ASAP.

T-SHIRTS/REGISTRATION
$40.00 5K, $45.00 10K. Race day registration $45/$50. All pre-registered adult registrants will receive a Technical Tee-shirt. Children’s shirts are cotton only! THERE WILL BE NO EXCHANGES OF T-SHIRTS. SHIRTS ARE S*X SPECIFIC. DOUBLECHECK YOUR SIZES PRIOR TO REGISTRATION. THE COURSE
Both the 5K and 10K courses are USATF certified and will begin just south of Waldron Drive on

the lakefront path and travel southbound. Ample aid stations including water and sports drink will be provided on course. KIDS RUN
The kids run is for those 12 and under that do not wish to run or walk the entire 5K or 10K distance. The older kids and those capable of running a mile will do a lap around the perimeter of Soldier Field. We will have shorter "heats" for all ages of children, toddler and up! **REGISTRATION FOR THE KIDS RACE DOES NOT INCLUDE A TIMING DEVICE FOR THE 5K or 10K COURSES. IF A CHILD WISHES TO BE TIMED IN THESE EVENTS, HE OR SHE SHOULD BE REGISTERED AS AN ADULT!**

TEAMS
Team Captains MUST register first and will create their team during the registration process. Team Members will register after the team captain has registered and created the team. Team members will then select their team name from the drop down box on the registration form. Prizes will be given for largest team, biggest fundraising team, fastest team, more TBA! AGE GROUP PRIZES
There will be unique awards for the top 3 male and female finishers in each age group. Age groups are as follows: 14 and 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 and over. BABY JOGGERS, WHEELS, AND ANIMALS
Sorry, due to course limitations, there are NO rollerblades, skateboards, bikes or animals allowed on the course. THOSE WHO CHOOSE TO RUN WITH A BABY JOGGER MUST START AFTER ALL OTHER RUNNERS AND IN A SEPERATE CORRAL. This will be STRICTLY ENFORCED! Participants with infants MUST SIGN A WAIVER for them if the child is to accompany them on the course. NO EXCEPTIONS! PARKING
There will be ample PARKING in the Waldron Deck. Please purchase your parking passes at packet pickup to alleviate traffic on raceday! Please USE the 18th street exit off of both Northbound and Southbound L*D. travel east to the WALDRON PARKING DECK. Signs will be posted

POST-RACE PARTY
Don't let the good times end after the race! Join us for the post-race festivities on site! Who doesn't want to hang out on the beautiful Chicago lakefront and celebrate on a warm June summer evening? Burn off some calories in the run or walk so you can enjoy the goodies afterwards! VOLUNTEERS
If you are unable to walk or run but would like to volunteer, please email [email protected] and put VOLUNTEER MONSTER in the subject line

REFUND POLICY
Monsters of the 5K/10K does not offer refunds for ANY reason. Please make sure you can attend on Thursday, June 18, 2015 prior to registration. If for some reason you need to withdraw, your packet will be available at pick-up. SPONSORS
Monsters of the 5K/10K is looking for sponsors! If you are interested in supporting our event please email [email protected] and put SPONSOR in the subject line

07/17/2015

Come out tonight - runners bring your Monsters of the 5k/10k Race Medals with for photos! See you there!

Come out this Thursday to support 3 great causes in the shadows of Soldier Field!
06/15/2015

Come out this Thursday to support 3 great causes in the shadows of Soldier Field!

Former Chicago Bear Jerry Azumah and former NFL Running Back and WGN colleague Jarrett Payton join WGN’s Bill Leff and Amy Guth, who is sitting in for Wendy Snyder, to discuss the upcoming Monsters...

Are you a marathon runner or know someone that is?  Team Sweetness has GUARANTEED entries available for the Bank of Amer...
03/25/2014

Are you a marathon runner or know someone that is? Team Sweetness has GUARANTEED entries available for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon - get yours before they are gone! Our team benefits the Walter and Connie Payton Foundation and the Jarrett Payton Foundation! More info at www.teamsweetness.com.

03/19/2014

Bank of America Chicago Marathon registration opens today! Stay tuned for the Team Sweetness Chicago Marathon link to register and support the Jarrett Payton Foundation and the Walter and Connie Payton Foundation! It'll be posted today around Noon when registration opens!

UPDATE: Bank of America Chicago Marathon registration was scheduled to open today.  It has been postponed and will now o...
03/05/2014

UPDATE: Bank of America Chicago Marathon registration was scheduled to open today. It has been postponed and will now open on March 19. More to come. www.chicagomarathon.com

News

02/25/2014

Team Sweetness Chicago Marathon is back as a charity participant in the 2014 Bank of America Chicago Marathon! SAVE THE DATE! Join us on Friday, March 7 from 6pm-8pm at Public House, 400 N State St, Chicago to celebrate the team and bring your running friends! We're going to be signing people up as guaranteed entrants through our team! ($1034 fundraising minimum will apply!) Come out and bring your friends!

05/23/2013

Attention Golfers! The Jarrett Payton Foundation 2nd Annual Golf Outing will be held Monday, July 15, 2013 at Harborside International in Chicago! Shotgun start begins at 9am! Reserve your foursome today by emailing [email protected]. Sponsorship opportunities are also available!

05/14/2013

In life, if you don’t risk anything, you risk everything. Good morning everyone. Think Great & Be Great today!

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1701 Golf Road, Suite 3-700
Rolling Meadows, IL
60008

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