FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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WHAT IS THE ICE CREAM CHASE 5K?
The Ice Cream Chase 5k (ICC5k) is a memorial event that celebrates Brian McManus’ love for ice cream and running. All proceeds benefit the Brian McManus Scholarship. More information on the scholarship can be found on our About page. |
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Registration
WHEN SHOULD I REGISTER?
Registration for the virtual 5k is open until June 4th. Registration for the in-person 5k event on June 3rd is now closed.
SHOULD I SIGN UP FOR THE IN-PERSON OR VIRTUAL RACE?
Everyone is welcome to register for the in-person 5k — located at Bunker Hill in Chicago. If you are unable to attend in-person and still want to support the event, you can register for the virtual 5k option.
Race Packet
HOW DO I GET MY RACE PACKET?
In-person participants pick up their race packets on 6/3/2023 from 7:00am to 7:45am at the event site. Virtual participants will receive their race packets in the mail. We will begin shipping the week of 5/29/2023.
WHERE DO YOU SHIP TO?
We will ship race packets to virtual participants in any U.S. state, including Alaska and Hawaii. Internationally, we will ship to Canada. If you live outside of the U.S. and Canada, contact us at icecreamchase5k@gmail.com to discuss shipping options.
WHAT DO I DO IF MY SHIRT DOESN'T FIT? CAN I SWAP SIZES?
Size exchanges are offered for in-person participants only, while supplies last.
In-Person Option
WHAT TIME DOES THE EVENT START?
You can check-in at the event site between 7:00am and 7:45am. The 5k starts at 8:00am for running participants and 8:05am for walking participants.
WHAT TIME IS THE AWARDS CEREMONY?
The awards ceremony will start at approximately 9:30am. Awards will be given to the top runners in each age group.
WHERE IS THE EVENT SITE?
The Ice Cream Chase 5k is located at Bunker Hill Forest Preserve, Grove 4.
HOW DO I GET TO THE EVENT SITE?
By car: There is plenty of free parking available throughout the Bunker Hill parking lot. Enter on Caldwell Ave or Harts Rd.
By public transit: The closest option (walking distance) is the 85A CTA bus.
By bike/on foot: Follow the Red Paved trail of the North Branch Trail System.
By public transit: The closest option (walking distance) is the 85A CTA bus.
By bike/on foot: Follow the Red Paved trail of the North Branch Trail System.
WHAT IS THE 5K ROUTE?
The majority of the 5k route is on a public bike path. Click here to view a map of this year's route.
Virtual Option
WHERE CAN I COMPLETE MY 5k?
Virtual participants can complete the 5k anywhere — on a treadmill, on a trail, or on a sidewalk to name a few.
WHEN DO I NEED TO COMPLETE MY 5K?
We encourage virtual participants to complete the 5k on the original race date of 6/3/2023. But if that doesn’t work for you, that’s okay! Do the 5k whenever it works best for you!
WILL THERE BE PRIZES FOR THE FASTEST VIRTUAL PARTICIPANTS?
Virtual participants are not eligible to win prizes based on time. Self-reporting your 5k completion time is optional.
HOW DO I SUBMIT MY 5K RESULTS?
Complete our Virtual 5k Finisher's Form or send us your favorite event photos at icecreamchase5k@gmail.com.
WHO CAN I CONTACT WITH ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS?
Email additional questions to icecreamchase5k@gmail.com.
Email additional questions to icecreamchase5k@gmail.com.