Add the Chicago Half Marathon to your running committment this year and race with WITS on the Go.  If this race is your ultimate goal or part of your training for the Chicago Marathon, it will be a memorable way to raise awareness and funding for WITS and the 2,300 Chicago Public School students we serve.

Each individual's athletic capability will always be different and our various training programs cater to this fact.  Our training program provides a suggested workout calendar as well as tips, seminars, and support necessary for all types of athletes to cross the finish line.

Registration

Registration and sign up is FREE when you race with WITS on the Go!  Simply register now to reach your personal goals and supporting the WITS mission.  Once you register with WITS on the Go, your registration is complete and your space is secure with the Chicago Half Marathon.

Event Information

Sunday, September 12th, 2010
Jackson Park

Last year's half marathon maxed out with 20,000 runners.  This beautiful run allows Chicagoans to run on Lake Shoire Drive and provides great city views of the famous Chicago Skyline.  Beginning and ending at Jackson Park, this run also showcases gorgeous beaches and scenic nature views.  The 13.1 mile race is filled with live entertainment and a fantastic way to cap off the summer.  To learn more about the Chicago Half Marathon check out the official website.

Athlete Goals

The Chicago Half Marathon is a wonderful opportunity to raise awareness and money towards WITS' mission: promoting literacy and the love of reading among Chicago's youth by providing one-on-one tutoring and mentoring.  We ask that every athlete reaches a $500 fundraising goal which provides the 2,300 students we serve with a tutor and mentor the entire school year.  There are many easy ways to fundraise and reach your goal...read more.

*For every athlete you recruit, take $50 off of your fundraising goal!

Athlete Benefits

As a WITS on the Go member, you are committing to a powerful, local cause, and great community.  As a teammate, you are offered these benefits:

• FREE event registration
• WITS training t-shirt
• WITS on the Go race day technical t-shirt
• Experienced coaches, support, and community
• WITS water bottle
• Personal fundraising page
• CARA training program
• Check the CARA training schedule to make sure you are staying on track!
• E-newsletters that provide nutrition, motivation, injury prevention, and training tips
• Athlete-specific training calendar
• Discounts at local running stores
• Pre-race pasta dinner
• Race day tent with food and beverages and a great place to meet friends and family
• Post-race celebration party
• Enabling children with the POWER TO READ!

Because Reading Matters!

Joining our first-ever charity team, WITS on the Go, you are making difference in the lives of Chicago's youth!  From wearing your WITS t-shirt to discussing your involvement within this community, every way of participation matters and helps us serve more children.  Come for the fun and create a lasting memory knowing you are contributing force that helps a kindergarten student imagine a world where it rains spaghetti as he/she reads Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs.