Join Us For the BlogHer 5K Fun Run!

Note: Registration is now closed – thanks everyone and see you Friday!

The stage is set for the first (and hopefully annual!) BlogHer 5K Fun Run. The run will take place along Chicago’s Lakeshore Trail on Friday, July 24th. We’ll meet in the lobby of the Sheraton at 6:30 am. From there, we’ll walk right out of the hotel, left on N McClurg Street, and right on E Illinois Street. This will take us directly to the Lakefront Trail. We will officially begin our 5K at that point, turning south on the trail toward the 10/8 mile marker. We’ll continue to the 8.5/9.5 mile marker, then turn around.

If you want to check out the route and the surrounding area beforehand, there are good maps here. Scroll way down to “Lakefront Map” and choose Lakefront Trail Map Diversey Pkwy. – Madison St. and Lakefront Trail Map Madison St. – 55th St.

My goal in organizing this 5K Fun Run is to give people some time out of the hotel, exploring the city and bonding with other BlogHers through a fun, healthy event. Please do not feel you have to stick to the course or return to the hotel at any specific time to “finish the race.” Either Sarah, Carla or I will be in the hotel lobby from 6:30 am to 8:30 am. When you return to the hotel, you can pick up your T-shirt and swag bag, filled with goodies from our wonderful sponsors.

Official Sponsors:

Assistants and swag contributors:

And please be sure to grab a badge below to proudly display on your site and kindly link back here:
http://phatmommy.com/join-us-for-the-blogher-5k-fun-run/

Thanks to everyone for making this event possible! See you there!

~Shannon
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