Friday Night Boat Drop-Off:
Competitor boats may be stored (no racks provided) at Leone Beach [Info], beginning at 6PM on Friday night. Security guard will be on duty all night.
Friday Night Pasta Dinner and Pre-Race Meeting:
The race committee will be hosting dinner at Leona’s Restaurant (6935 N. Sheridan Road, 3 blocks south of Leone Beach) on Friday evening. Dinner will be followed by a pre-race discussion (non-mandatory). This will be a good opportunity to get more information on the course as well as to ask questions. Price will be $10/person, $5/child. Cash only at door. Dinner includes salad, pasta, non-alcoholic beverages and dessert. Doors open 6:30pm, Dinner 7:00pm
Accommodations:
Local Hotels:
Super 8, one block from Leone Beach.
Convenient and a definite budget option.
Best Western University Plaza, 10 minutes from Leone Beach.
Indoor parking ramp (if no racks on truck.) Street parking also available.
Hotel Orrington, 15 minutes from Leone Beach
Hilton Garden Inn Evanston, 20 minutes from Leone Beach.
House 5863. 20 minutes from Leone Beach: 5863 N. Glenwood.
Bed and Breakfast, executive 4-person suite available. Breakfast included.
Inn on Early. Bed and Breakfast, about 20 minutes from Leone.
Camping:
Illinois Beach State Park, 1 ½ hours from Leone Beach.
Saturday Post-Race Party and Dinner:
We are planning a post-race party/dinner at Leone Beach. Details and menu yet to be confirmed. Cost to entrants and guest will be free. Meal will likely start at 3pm and run through awards ceremony. This is great opportunity to catch up with long lost friends and make plans to paddle Chicago again with new ones! Please plan on joining us for a fun-filled evening before heading home.
In the event of race cancellation, Friday and Saturday parties will go ahead as planned! We have to off-load those prizes somehow!!!
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