tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4393215217855579904.post9031360399986086222..comments2023-10-22T10:10:27.771-07:00Comments on Chicago Run-Times: End of the Line for Park Forest 5-MilerBob Richardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16888491520662212162noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4393215217855579904.post-85736636272776675092010-12-17T16:15:44.453-08:002010-12-17T16:15:44.453-08:00Related to the first comment, I wonder if the prob...Related to the first comment, I wonder if the problem was that it was under Parks & Rec, whose mission is to serve the residents, rather than say the Chamber of Commerce (or equivalent), which would use it to promote local businesses. Perhaps if there is enough interest, Bud James could pursue that avenue.<br /><br />It is sad to lose such a great race. I haven't been able to run in years, but I loved the 10-miler.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4393215217855579904.post-47573284565974416692010-12-14T19:16:34.824-08:002010-12-14T19:16:34.824-08:00You would think even if they didn't ahve local...You would think even if they didn't ahve local participation that they would keep it if they were making money on it.<br /><br />I can't believe they wouldn't be, considering the level of the event and the fact that there are so many races popping up everywhere that are able to get sponsored. Maybe the management was not efficient.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4393215217855579904.post-89187865478011435812010-12-13T07:14:08.407-08:002010-12-13T07:14:08.407-08:00That's a shame. It's too bad that the Park...That's a shame. It's too bad that the Parks & Rec Dept. doesn't recognize the value of bringing outsiders to the area ($$ spent at various local businesses, etc).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com