Despite an increased participant capacity of 5,500, up from 3,500 in 2006, the Fleet Feet Sports Soldier Field 10 Mile presented by Nike reached capacity yesterday, more than a month in advance of the May 26 race. Registration for the 2-Mile Fitness Walk and the Kids Sprints remains open.

New to the event this year, Fleet Feet Sports will make a very limited number of entries available in late April as a fundraiser for our charity partners. Details on how to apply for these entries will be made available via the Fleet Feet Sports website in the coming weeks.

The fundraiser will benefit the Veteran's Assistance Commission of Cook County and the FitMatters Program at LaRabida Children's Hospital.

The Veterans Assistance Commission promotes and protects the rights of veterans and their immediate family members through education, communications, and technology.

FitMatters participants and their families learn how to overcome the biological and psychological forces that can make permanent weight control so difficult. They receive education and support that enables them to enhance self-awareness, stress management and positive focusing skills.

Although registration for the 10-Mile Race is closed, there are numerous ways runners and non-runners can still be part of the excitement that surrounds race weekend. The 2 Mile Walk (non-competitive) - which remains open -- takes place on the grounds surrounding Soldier Field. In addition, a limited number of spots remain for the Kids Sprint, which allows children the opportunity to finish on Soldier Field. Finally, volunteers are always needed to help make the race a success. Those individuals interested in volunteering should contact volunteer@fleetfeetchicago.com.