Marathon Alternatives
I have already decided on Las Vegas as my "replacement" marathon, but there are others out there that are still trying to figure out what to do. There are quite a few marathon's that are offering deals to Chicago participants...here are a few I have learned of!
Denver - October 14 - FREE
Persons registered for the Chicago Marathon can register online for the Denver Marathon and enter the online referral code ChicagoRunner or register in person on Friday or Saturday, October 12 or 13, at the Denver Marathon Expo.
Check out the press release
Des Moines - October 20 - $15 off entry
All you need to do is email the race director (info@desmoinesmarathon.com) to get your registration instructions.
Read a Chicago Tribune article about the offer here
Indy Classic - November 3
While there isnt a discount for entry ... the organizers did re-open registration for Chicago runners. The event was previously closed. (Read article)
Thank Goodness For Humor
Now that its been a few days, we are seeing some humorous interpretations of Sunday's events. Last night I went to dinner with the new Vegas crew - and we ended up sharing our stories (its the first time we have met since the marathon) and laughing our heads off. Its just surreal when you try to describe what happened. And since many participants are not feeling like wearing the official Chicago Marathon gear ... we have some alternates already on the market.
Chicago Marathon Survivor T-Shirt
Beat The Heat T-Shirt
"Finishing the marathon even though it was cancelled: Priceless" T-Shirt
"Thirst Annual Chicago Fun Run" T-Shirt
"Just Finish" T-Shirt
2 comments:
Yes, it rertospect, it has become an event to remember. Thankfully, we can all laugh it off now.
Hi Dawn,
Congratulations on running another first marathon!
I'm afraid that a lot of first-timers would have retired from marathon running after the Chicago marathon this year. I was there with you (bib #4495) and managed to finish the marathon a full 2 hours after I had planned on finishing. Oh well, I've still filed it away as a positive learning experience for my next marathon!
By the way, thanks for the plugs for my Marathon T-Shirts! This is my site: http://www.cafepress.com/justfinish/2022672
I have Las Vegas shirts on that site too...good luck!
-Kevin
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