He just ran the tough Parkersburg, W.Va. He brings strong credentials to what will amount to a tuneup race for him. Susan Nicholl, Chicago Half-Marathon racedirector and owner of Dillon Productions, which puts on the event, said Thursday 4,500 people are signed up so far.
Registration continues right through race day.
Nicholl is hoping for 6,000 or more runners. The race showcases some of the South Side's top sights, including the Museum of Science and Industry, University of Chicago, Washington Park and Jackson Park. The start and finish are near the Museum of Scinece and Industry on Cornell Drive.