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ISC hosts its 6th Annual celebration of pi, running and pie on “Pi Day,” 3.14 2018, or Wednesday, March 14, with the Pi Day “Pi K” fun run or walk and post-party featuring pizza, pie and trivia with prizes! This celebration of math & pi will take place at Fleet Feet Sports running stores in and around Chicago.

Tickets go on sale at noon January 3, 2018 at http://PiDayRun.org.

The Details….

Run Start & Course: 
The 3.14-mile “Pi K” run or walk will start at 6:28pm (or 2 Pi) from the Fleet Feet store or nearby. Choose your location ticket wisely as changing is gonna cost you. Fleet Feet running experts will determine the course route. Maps will be available at check-in and possibly in advance.

T-Shirts: 
A Pi K t-shirt will be given to each runner who registers by March 1. After that, we can’t guarantee supply or sizes. The cotton shirt with the awesome Pi K logo is available in small, medium, large and x-large.

Packets & Party:
There is positively NO PACKET pick-up prior to the run but there will be a pizza and pie party after! You’ll get your t-shirt when you check in. Bag check will be available at the stores and you can change clothes there, so please arrive early. Post-run, back at Fleet Feet, there will be pizza, pie, beer, and a trivia quiz with prizes!

Awesome Partner!
ISC is thrilled to partner with Fleet Feet Sports, Chicago’s top running source, for this fun annual event. If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities, email Monica at info@IllinoisScience.org.

Fleet Feet Logo

Weather: 
This is Chicago. Weather on March 14 could be warm and sunny, or cold, windy and wet. Please dress accordingly. Pi K takes place rain, snow or shine. If cancellation is warranted due to severe weather conditions, announcements will be made on the day of the run, not in advance. There are no refunds.

The Significance of Pi:
Pi, in case you don’t remember, is abbreviated to 3.14 but continues indefinitely. To date, it has been calculated by computer to over 1.2 trillion digits. Competitions exist for reciting the most digits by memory. As the world’s most famous mathematical constant, Pi is important to many formulas used in mathematics, science, engineering and statistics.

Benefits:
Your body benefits because you’re exercising it with a slightly elongated 5K.
Your brain benefits from cardio exercise, thinking & learning about pi, plus exercising it with our trivia quiz.
Your heart & mind benefit because you appreciate that all event proceeds benefit ISC’s efforts to bring engaging public programs on science, technology, engineering and math to our community.

WAIVER and RELEASE:
Waiver of Responsibility: I know that participating in a running/walking event is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by a decision of a race official relative to my ability to safely complete the run/walk. I assume all risks associated with running/walking in this event including but not limited to: falls, contact with other participants, the effects of the weather, including low temperature/high heat and/or humidity, traffic, and the conditions of the course, all risk being known and appreciated by me. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts and in consideration of my entry, I, for myself, and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release Illinois Science Council and its officers and employees, DL ZIMCO, Inc. d/b/a Fleet Feet Sports-Chicago and its officers and employees, and all other sponsors, individuals, and volunteers associated with the event, their representatives and successors and all claims of liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in this event. I attest and verify that I am physically fit and have sufficiently trained for the event. No refunds will be provided if race is canceled due to unforeseen circumstances or acts of nature. I realize that pictures taken at the race can be used for marketing materials and I consent that my image may be used.