Fort2Base Run
Fort2Base Run Race Description
The 13th annual Fort2Base Race will take place on Sunday August 27, 2023 in North Chicago, Illinois. North Chicago is conveniently located about 45 minutes north of Chicago and 45 minutes south of Milwaukee.
There are two event distances, 10 Nautical Miles and 3 Nautical Miles (11.5 and 3.45 miles respectively). The unique event distances are a nod to Naval Station Great Lakes, home to the only boot camp for the US Navy. The 10 Nautical Mile event begins at Fort Sheridan. Today fort Sheridan is an Army reserve installation, but during World War II over 500,000 men and women were processed there. Athletes continue through Fort Sheridan past George Patton’s home to the McClory Bike Path, past Naval Station Great Lakes and finish at Foss Park.
The 3 Nautical Mile course begins and finishes at Foss Park, while passing by Naval Station Great Lakes.
Fort2Base was founded to honor the men and women who serve and have served our country.
Fort2Base proudly supports Headstrong. Headstrong provides at no expense, confidential and stigma-free mental health treatment for military members, veterans and their families regardless of service era or discharge. Participants are able to support this great cause by making a donation through registration or by running for a reason and raising funds. 100% of the funds raised or donated go directly to Headstrong.
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Fort2Base Run Where & When
- Location: Foss Park, North Chicago, IL 60064
- Race Date: 2024/08/25 08:00:00 AM (Sunday)
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Categories:
- 3 Nautical Mile
- 3 Nautical Mile Active & Reservists
- 3 Nautical Mile Retired & Dependent
- 3 Nautical Mile Veteran
- 3 Nautical Mile Virtual
- 10 Nautical Mile
- 10 Nautical Mile Active & Reservists
This was my 2nd year running this race and this has to be one of my favorite races! Everything is set up great and everyone is so amazing and helpful! This year, I ran with the 13:00 minute pacers and they were awesome!!! They were great about helping me stay focused and motivated! I don't know if I could have finished the race without their support! Best pacers ever!!! I ran this year in memory of my dad (he passed away in December and he graduated from the Naval Academy at Great Lakes Naval Base), so this was an emotional race for me this year! I'm so happy that I decided to do this race again! I look forward to doing this again in the future!
Jennifer T.
3/3 found this review helpful.
A fun race and well organized. Course is laid out well. Love the booths to pick-up freebies and be able to buy shirts.
has attended 4 times
F2B has always been a great race. Info, organizers and response to questions is great. The 3NM course could be improved. Part of the course seems like it's "off-road" with uneven pavement etc. I have always been happy with the medal and swag given.
has attended 5+ times
I've loved this race ever since my family sucked me in. The course is a good variety of streets and trails, the swag and medal are always good and the post-race party is great.
has attended 5+ times
This race is so well organized and put together. The course is predominantly on a shaded trail. Great shirt design and a HUGE American flag finisher medal. Excellent food options at the finish. A true 5 star race that I would highly recommend
has attended 2 times
12th Annual event, and it gets better every year. The course is basically the same course for years now, but the after race festivities just keep getting better. Besides the customary bananas and Gatorade, there were Sandwiches and beer, and a large number of sponsors booths providing info and giveaways. The t-shirts and medals are always first class, and this year was no exception. The 10 nautical mile finisher's medal is massive, and a great tribute to all of the branches of the Armed Forces. Thanks Beth. I'll be back next year.
has attended 5+ times
Was a great race! My favorite part was the WWII reenactment serving SOS. It was a well organized event.
has attended 1 times
One of my favorite races, I do it every year with friends.
has attended 5+ times
An amazing race and it gets better each year!
has attended 4 times
Everything about this event was great! From registration and the event informational magazine, to generous packet pick up options, to the awesome race day atmosphere and post-race party, this was the best race I’ve ever done!!
has attended 1 times
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