Event Information
2023 will mark the 12th annual Fort2Base race, a monumental race through Illinois’ most impressive, historic and contemporary military command and training centers.
Participants will have a choice of three race distances, a 10 Nautical Mile or 3 Nautical Mile event (11.5 miles or 3.45 miles) and 1 mile Family Fun Run (NEW in 2023)
Start Times
10 Nautical Mile — 7:00am
3 Nautical Mile — 7:00am
1 Mile Family Fun Run – 10:00am
Nautical Mile To Mile Conversion
“The nautical mile (symbol M, NM or nmi) is a unit of length that is about one minute of arc of latitude measured along any meridian, or about one minute of arc of longitude at the equator. By international agreement, it is 1,852 metres (approximately 6,076 feet).”
Updated course maps coming soon!
Awards, Medals & Prizes
Every REGISTERED participant who finishes the 10 Nautical Mile (NM), 3NM distance or 1 Mile Fun Run WILL receive a commemorative medal upon crossing the finish line.
AWARDS
TOP 3 MALE AND FEMALE OVERALL WINNERS for the 10NM & 3NM
TOP MALE AND FEMALE FROM EACH BRANCH OF MILITARY FORCES (Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines, & Navy) for the 10NM and 3NM
AGE GROUP AWARDS WILL BE AWARDED ON RACE DAY OR MAILED FOR A FEE ONE WEEK POST EVENT TO THE TOP 3 MALE AND FEMALE AWARD WINNERS IN THE FOLLOWING DIVISIONS:
*9 AND YOUNGER
*10 – 14 45 – 49
15 – 19 50 – 54
20 – 24 55 – 59
25 – 29 60 – 64
30 – 34 65 – 69
35 – 39 70 – 74
40 – 44 75 – 79
80 AND OLDER
*ELIGIBLE FOR THE 3NM EVENT ONLY
There are no age group awards for the 1 Mile Fun Run
Please note that athletes can only win one individual award. If an athlete qualifies for more than one award, the athlete will be awarded the most prestigious award. (For example if a 43-year-old man is the 2nd overall finisher AND the top age group winner in the 40-44 age group in the 10 NM, he would receive the 2nd overall award, but not the age group award.)
Timing
The Fort 2 Base 10 Nautical Mile and 3 Nautical Mile races will be using a disposable timing chip system. Each participant will receive a timing tag attached to their race bib when they pick up their race materials at packet pickup.
If you are using the single use Tag as a timing device for the first time, please ensure the following in order to receive an accurate time.
- Race bib is clearly visible on the front of the torso (it can be attached to a shirt, shorts or a race belt)
- Race bib is unaltered and unmodified (Do not fold, wrinkle, bend, cut or alter in any way)
- Race bib is not covered (jackets, runner belts, water bottles, etc.)
*Please direct all questions and concerns regarding the Fort2Base Race and or packet pickup to Beth Salinger at Beth@fort2base.com
NEW in 2023, the Sonesta ES Suites Chicago Waukegan will be the host hotel. Located at:
1440 South White Oak Drive
Waukegan, Illinois, 60085
It is just 4 miles and a 10 minute drive from Rosalind Franklin University (our host hotel). Rooms are $120 per night and include complimentary onsite parking, complimentary WI-FI, late checkout based upon availability and breakfast. On race day breakfast will be served beginning at 4am. Make your reservation NOW!