American Brain Tumor Association: Event Day Information

Event Info

We appreciate your support and participation in the Breakthrough for Brain Tumors 5K Run/Walk. Below is information to help you prepare for event day. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at events@abta.org or 800-886-1281.

Event Day Schedule
Event Day Festivities
The Dock Food Vendor Information
Rewards Tent Information
Packet Pick-Up for Runners
Directions to Montrose Harbor
Parking Information
Maps

Event Day Schedule:
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Please plan to arrive early and allow extra time for parking and meeting your group.

Event Site Opens	7:00 a.m.
5K Run Starts	7:45 a.m.
5K Walk Starts	8:30 a.m.
Ready to Eat...The Dock is OPEN!	9:00 a.m.

Event Day Fesitivites:

	Entertainment begins at 7:00 a.m. Cara Carriveau 101.9fm THE MIX mid-day, on-air personality 101.9fm THE MIX mid-day DJ Cara Carriveau and the THE MIX Road Crew, will be on hand to providemusic, fun and give-aways for Breakthrough for Brain Tumors participants and fans.
	Celebrity Valerie Warner Co-host of ABC 7 Chicago’s new morning show WINDY CITY LIVE Valerie will be returning to help us kick off the first Breakthroug for Brain Tumors 5k Run/Walk!
	Genesis Massage Therapists 7 a.m. - 11 a.m. Complimentary 10 minute massages
	Free Face Painting 7 a.m. - 11 a.m. These talented artists will be onsite to paint participants faces or arms on a first come first serve basis. Keep a look out for our new ABTA and Breakthrough for Brain Tumors temporary tattoos!

The Dock Food Vendor Information:
This year The Dock is letting us give you a pre-purchasing deal of $7.50 per meal!
Meal includes your choice of: Italian Beef or Veggie Burger or 2 Hot Dogs, chips and a drink (water or soda)
Food will be available between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. Items will also be available for individual purchase at the event.

Click here to order your meal tickets!

If you purchased your tickets in advance, please pick them up at the Information Tent. As the purchaser, you will be required to pick up the entire ticket order and distribute them.

Don't forget! You can save $1.50 - $2.50 by purchasing in advance! It’s a steal of a deal!
Last day to pre-purchase meals is Wednesday, May 9th!

Cupcakes for Courage:
Cupcakes for Courage dessert truck will be rolling up at 9:30 a.m.

Rewards Tent Information:

$35: Event shirt
$300: Event shirt and LED light item
$600: Event shirt, LED light item and Water Bottle
$1,000: Event shirt, LED light item, Water Bottle and Club 1K Commemorative Item

Be sure to send in donations early to receive your rewards. Send donations via certified mail and include this printable donation form so we can properly credit your fundraising page. Rewards status is based on Individual and Team Fundraising totals posted on their web pages on Monday, May 7th.

Walkers please pick up your rewards at the May 12 at the event. Runners will receive their rewards at packet pick-up.
The Rewards Tent will be open after the run begins (approximately 7:45 a.m.)

Mail Donations to:
Breakthrough for Brain Tumors Chicago
c/o American Brain Tumor Association
8550 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Suite 550
Chicago, IL 60631

Packet Pick Up for RUNNERS ONLY:
Runners are REQUIRED to pick up their packet (timing chip, bib and rewards) in advance, which will alleviate long lines and allow participants to arrive closer to the race start time. Packet pick-up will be hosted at
Renaissance Chicago O'Hare Suites Hotel - Marriott
8500 W Bryn Mawr Ave
Chicago, IL 60631

Thursday, May 10 from 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Friday, May 11 from 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Directions to Montrose Harbor:
Click here for public and driving directions to the event.

Parking Information:
Click here for a map of the event location.

The main event will be in Grove 16, just West of the Montrose Beach House. Parking is available close to the event site, but is limited. We strongly encourage the use of public transportation and carpooling.

Maps:
Map of Event Location

2012 Course Map

See you on May 12th!