Pulaski 10K is still on for Saturday

Despite weather predictions of snow and below freezing temperatures, the inaugural Pulaski 10K race is still scheduled to occur as planned Saturday morning at 9 AM, with Race Day Packet Pickup starting at 7:45 and Gear Check beginning at 8:00 AM.

Preliminary weather reports indicate snow flurries with a high of 25°, probably 18-20° around race time.

“The race will be on as scheduled,” said Derek S. Sprau, President/Marketing Director of F3 Events LLC. “we have made some alterations to the course due to ice patches however the race will go on.”

From an email F3 Events sent to registered race participants:

THE NORTHERN PORTIONS OF THE LAKEFRONT PATH HAVE BEEN DEEMED UNSAFE FOR RACING CONDITIONS. IN AN EFFORT TO MAXIMIZE PARTICIPANT SAFETY WE HAVE ALTERED OUR COURSE AND OMITTED THE NORTHERN SECTIONS.

I like running in the snow and as long as it isn’t bone chilling cold like it has been this week, I’m okay with this decision.

Avid runners, especially Chicagoans are a hearty bunch and it takes a lot to keep us away. In fact, we’d be more upset if the race were rescheduled like the Polar Dash did a few years ago, leaving many in a pickle because of plans for the following weekend.

“There will be no warming tents but parking is easy and close to the start,” Sprau added.

Save money on The Inaugural Pulaski Day 10K race!

Other than a Rudolph Ramble or Jingle Bell Dash, most runners are not really thinking about races this time of year. At least not their 2014 races. However, it’s never a bad time to think about saving money, especially if you are trying to offset holiday shopping.

So why not plan ahead and sign up for The Inaugural Pulaski 10K & Kids’ Dash which will be held on Saturday, March 1st at 9am @ Montrose Harbor. Registered participants get a finisher medal and after the run enjoy Polish music, dancing, food and fun!

Casimir Pulaski is a name Chicago Poles knows best! Spend a beautiful spring Saturday embracing the long time influence of Polish culture in Chicago… with a chip timed 10k run along Chicago’s lakefront. Okay, let’s be honest. March 1 in Chicago can be either a sunny spring day or more likely a blizzard. Ether way, it’s still a fun way to spend a Saturday morning and you can make it the unofficial start of your plan to burn off the winter weight.

click here to register and if you do so by December 8th, you can save $10 (use the promo code PIEROGI).

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