Chicago Shoreline Marathon - The Only World-Class Race to Paddle Lake Michigan and the Shores of Chicago!

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WHAT RACERS ARE SAYING

"In the shortest and simplest way: Chicago is fantastic! The concept of racing the shoreline is brilliant. It's a long one, a marathon in its own right, but it seems to fly by as you work your way from one beach stop to the next. All too soon the race is over.
... the run down with the wind was world class with some fantastic bumps pushing us along. I really really had a fun time."

Dawid Mocke
Fish Hoek, South Africa, 2009

"Well, for those of you that slept in late on Saturday AM, you missed a truly world class race…"
"…it was about the most well organized and professionally run race I've been in. The course was varied, challenging, scenic. Beautiful sandy beaches in Chicago? - you bet! You definitely have to put this one on your calendar next year."

Erik Borgnes
Sturgeon Bay, WI - 2007

“On a sunny Saturday in September, 37 paddlers lined up in the glassy Calumet Harbour on the south side. Chicago is known as "the Windy City," although some say the title refers more to the blustery promises made by shady politicians than the fierce gusts that can whip the 494-km (307 mile) long lake into a turbulent inland sea.

Well, the skyline was still stunning when the horn sounded on Saturday at 9 AM, but the wind was virtually non-existent, as were the powerboats. The lake that's slightly larger than Croatia had become the world's largest duck pond. Flat meant more pain and less fun but it also meant that the top dogs took it out easier. In fact, for the first 2K I was able to sit with Dawid Mocke and Bevan Manson - a spot on the paddling map where I felt rather pleased to be.”

Joe Glickman
New York, NY, - 2008

"Thanks to Tim Flentye (and company) for hosting such an extremely well organized event…"
"…all the preparation and attention to safety and organizational detail was certainly noticed.

I hope to be back next year for an even bigger event."

Ken Kortkamp
San Francisco, CA - 2007

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For all skill levels, the ideal race for Club or Corporate Teams and Adventure Racers

Each team will have four paddlers and each paddler will complete one 4-mile leg of the race. This 4-leg relay will start on Leone Beach. Each participant will complete 4 laps around a buoy-marked course, then return to Leone where they switch paddlers for the second leg and so on.
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For intermediate paddlers with the drive to compete

The 2-Beach Course will start on Leone Beach and will consist of one round trip between Leone and Montrose Beaches. The 8-mile round trip will finish back at Leone Beach.
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For the skilled competitive paddler

The Marathon will start at Calumet Harbor on the far south side of Chicago and run north to Leone Beach (Touhy Avenue) on the north side. Marathon contestants will be required to check in at 63rd Street, 12th Street, North Avenue and Montrose Avenue Beaches.
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NEWS

Aug 2010 --
Mocke defends his title and takes first in 2010 CSM.
Full race recap to come but for now, The top finishers are as follows

1. Dawid Mocke (SA) 2:45:37

2. Jeremy Cotter (Aus) 2;46:59

3. Mark Anderson (Aus) 2:58:38

4. Philippe Boccara (USA) 3:08:38

5. Dorian Wolter (USA) 3:12:35

6. Patrick Hemmens (USA) 3:13:06

7. Rob Hartman (USA) 3:14:30

8. John Burrows (Aus) 3:17:29

9. Barend Spies (SA) 3:25:26

10. Kevin Leroy (USA) 3:32:19

Dawid Mocke Clinic "Going Downwind" - Theory then paddling:
Friday, August 27th 2010 2pm - Leone Beach

Basic principles: Catching a wave, riding a wave, catching and riding swells, power up/power down
Finding the swell: where to look, wind direction, swell direction, finish point
Linking the swells: where to go, keeping the rhythm and speed
Common mistakes and how to fix them

Course length is 2 hours. Cost is $55.00 including insurance.

June 2010 --
Dawid Mocke will be returning to defend his title!! Clinics with Dawid will be held Friday before the race.
Email Kristin for more info.

2010 Muscle Milk Media team competition
The 2010 media team competition is shaping up. This year we'll have one competitor returning for the third year, four who competed in the 2009 CSM relay and two competing for the first time.

More Muscle Milk media team announcements coming soon...

Returning for their third year of racing is:

Dina Bair of WGN-TV

Returning for their second year of racing is:

	Amy Jacobsen of WIND-AM
	Chris Sowers of WFLD-TV
	Dave Wallach of ChicagoNOW

Competing in their first CSM is:

	Kate Bongiovanni of fit-ink.com/
	Steve Dolinski of ABC-TV
	Anthony Ponce of NBC-TV
	Tony Lossano of A Newer-er NUDE HIPPO
Special thanks to: the 2010 Muscle Milk Media Team race sponsor

The 2009 field of competitors from around the world

The field for the 2009 CSM race was comprised of the top names in paddling from around the world.
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Prize Money!

Cash prizes will be awarded to the top finishers of the marathon distance race as follows:

First place single $3,000
Second place single $2,000
Third place single $1,500
Fourth place single $1,000
Fifth place single $750
Sixth place single $500
Seventh place single $250

First place woman single $1,000
Second place woman single $500
Third place woman single $250

Outrigger canoe purse $300

A minimum of 3 entrants are required to fill out a class.

CSM is supporting Us TOO International Prostate Cancer Education and Support Network, an important 501-c-3 non-profit organization that assists men and their families battling prostate cancer, and WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO MAKE A TAX DEDUCTIBLE DONATION TO SUPPORT THEM, TOO!
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