1. It’s only 13.1 miles
Whether you’re new to running or testing the waters for a full marathon, a half marathon is a doable, yet impressive distance.
2. You support youth media and self-expression
Team Street-Level raises awareness and funds for our free media arts programs. We’ll provide guidance and a personal fundraising page to help you achieve your fundraising goal.
3. Registration is FREE
Sign up through Street-Level’s easy registration system, and we’ll cover your entry fees.
4. Meet fun people (who are probably new to running, too)
Street-Level organizes monthly team training runs to keep your motivation up, as well as a post-race party to reward your hard work.
5. Swag
Team members receive a limited-edition Street-Level shirt, tote, and water bottle.
6. Guilt-free shopping
No need to justify those new kicks.
7. Guilt-free carbs
Power up for your training runs and burn about 100 calories for every mile you go.
8. Your own paparazzi
Street-Level youth and staff will document race day from start to finish. All Team members receive a complimentary DVD of the experience.
9. Explore Chicago
Long runs through great neighborhoods, group runs along the lake: see the city from street level for the next 123 days.
10. Take back the pavement
During the race, you get to run ON Lake Shore Drive.
11. Good karma
Help support the creative and personal development of 1,000 youth each year.
12. “It feels good!”
– Tamairis Dixon, Noble High School junior, Street-Level All-Star, and sometime-runner
13. Baby, we were born to run!
