REGISTRATION FOR THE 2010 OAK BROOK HALF-MARATHON IS NOW OPEN.

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The 3rd Annual Oak Brook Half-Marathon, Labor Day, Monday, September 6, 2010, will combine the premier amenities of a major distance event with abundant charm and hospitality of the Village of Oak Brook. Make this a stepping stone on the way to your fall marathon, or enjoy it as your late-summer distance race. Official Oak Brook Half-Marathon training programs are available through The Runners Soul, in Elmhurst and at its new second location in La Grange. They will help you reach your goal!

Other features for the 2010 Oak Brook Half-Marathon include:

		Beautiful, scenic course: This "runners' course" will feature a strategic combination of wide streets, soft crushed gravel paths, paved bike paths and scenic beauty which make this a "must-do" race experience.
		Superb western suburban location – easy access from all Chicago area highways.
		Convenient and Ample Free Parking. Free parking will be available directly north of the Starting Line in the Ace Hardware and The Crossings Office Center parking lots. These lots are large enough to hold all Race Day Parking. Ronald McDonald House Charities ® of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana, Official Charity of the Oak Brook Half-Marathon, will again provide assistance in ushering your vehicles into these parking lots. You, our participants, have donated generously to RMHC-CNI over the past two years with your personal donations. We ask for your support again through your online donations which can be made via our race registration page on SignMeUp.com. All donations, no matter what size, are welcome, and go further than many of you may suspect in providing support to families in need with hospitalized children. Opportunities to make cash donations will also be available after the Race.
		Long-sleeve sublimated technical running tops for those who register before July 15, 2010. This premium-quality shirt is sure to become your favorite running top. Runners who register after July 15, 2010 will receive a standard short-sleeve tech running top. Order sizes carefully, as there will be no exchanges. If you would like to “try one on for size”, go to The Runner’s Soul to check samples.
		Chrono-track ("D-tag") timing. The Oak Brook Half-Marathon will again use this convenient, reliable and disposable timing device in 2010. You will be able to pick-up your timing device along with your race packet before race day, at The Runner’s Soul's new store in La Grange.
		Deluxe Finisher's Medal for all who complete the 13.1 mile distance
		Post-Race Celebration in Oak Brook’s Central Park
		New Packet Pick-up Location: Our specialty running store sponsor, The Runner's Soul has opened its second location, at 5 S. La Grange Road, in the heart of Downtown La Grange. All pre-race packet-pick-up and in person registration will be held at this great new store. Be sure to visit them, and check out their line of Mizuno products. And remember to claim your 13.1% discount at the Runner’s Soul with proof of your registration in the Oak Brook Half-Marathon!
		Clydesdale Division: This division was so popular in 2009 that we will now offer the full slate of Clydesdale Weight Categories – in both Open and Masters Divisions. Awards will be given to the top 3 in each Clydesdale Category. If you plan to race in this Division, registration is now open. Indicate your weight category (which helps us to plan). But remember, you must weigh-in on Race Day Morning to confirm your weight division.
		The Oak Brook Half-Marathon has received the Chicago Area Runners Association designation as a CARA CERTIFIED RACE. Races with this designation are required to meet the highest standards for quality, safety and comfort for participants in a road race. This race has agreed to adhere to and uphold CARA’s Best Practices Guidelines.

The Official Oak Brook Half-Marathon Training Program is available through The Runner's Soul. Detailed information can be found on The Runner's Soul website at www.therunnerssoul.com. Or, for the program in Elmhurst call 630-832-7685, and for the program in La Grange call 708-354-7685.

Make the Oak Brook Half-Marathon your Labor Day running tradition.