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

"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

"I, for one, had no idea of Chicago's fantastic shoreline, specifically beaches, and will plan on paddling there next time…"
"…I'm glad I made the trip down from Duluth, it was worth every mile of the drive and yes, the CSM is a world class race and a fantastic addition to the open water racing scene…"

John Abrahams
Superior Surf Systems
Duluth, MN

"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

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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 go south two miles, around a marker, then return to Leone where they switch paddlers for the second leg and so on. Learn More	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. Learn More	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. Learn More

Training Paddle Information The CSM training paddles are open to the public and are designed to familiarize the competitors with the open water and the specific legs of the race. Due to new restrictions we will be using the training paddles as one way for potential marathon paddlers to “qualify” for the marathon. There is no fee for ACA Members, non-members pay a $5.00 fee. This total amount will go directly to ACA Waivers will be signed by each participant. 2008 Race Training Schedule: Sat. 5/31 – Montrose Ave. Beach to Leone Beach and back Sat. 6/28 – 12th Street Beach to Montrose Ave. Beach (one way – we will meet and coordinate car shuttle at 9 am that day) Sat. 8/9 – 63rd Street Beach to 12th Street Beach and back Sat. 8/23 – Calumet Harbor to 63rd Street Beach and back Launch time will be 9 am RSVP to Kristin [click here]

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