Sunday is ladies' day at Montrose and the lake.

The first "She's Got Sole 8K" an all-women's race, will be staged on the lakefront on Sunday, June 24 by Universal Sole. A pre-registered field of 450-500 will be joined by race-day signees, who could swell the field to 600. The race will start and finish at the Montrose Beach House.

Race time is 8 a.m.

The new race will be part of Universal Sole's continuing commitment to grassroots running, said store owner and race director Paul Peters.

"We (Universal Sole) like to put on events that provide every runner with an enjoyable experience," Peters said. "We will have a fast fun course, a great Patagonia performance race shirt, post-run breakfast and post-run guest speakers discussing women's issues in athletics."

Proceeds from the race will go to the Chicago Abused Women's Coalition. Registration is $25 per person through Saturday, June 23 and $30 on race day. Universal Sole is at 3352 N. Paulina, Chicago. On-line registration was available through www.signmeupsports.com, but Peters said it likely wouldbe shut down Thursday night.

For information, call (773) 868-0893 or go to www.universalsole.com on the Web.