Bad Donkey NIGHT Run 5K/10K CHICAGO/EVANSTON

  • Date Fri 29th November 2024
  • Location Evanston, Illinois
  • Price $38.10 - $45.52
  • Races 4 races
  • Distances 5km, 10km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating evening of running at the Bad Donkey NIGHT Run on Friday, November 29, 2024, in beautiful Evanston, Cook County! This unique event offers both 5K and 10K race distances, perfect for runners of all paces and ages. Join fellow Bad Donkey runners for a sunset run that promises to be both fun and supportive, with a small group atmosphere capped at just 15-20 participants per wave. Whether you choose to run or walk, this stress-free event is all about achieving your personal goals without the pressure of timing chips.

Participants will receive an exclusive Bad Donkey running T-shirt, along with a finisher's towel or giveaway and a finisher's medal, all shipped directly to your home. Don't miss your chance to be part of this exciting night run that celebrates the spirit of the running community! With optional virtual run options available and a chance to earn discounts for signing up for multiple races, the Bad Donkey NIGHT Run is the perfect way to kick off your running adventures this fall. Secure your spot today before the waves sell out!

Organiser's Description

FOR ALL THE BAD DONKEY RUNNERS OUT THERE. WE KNOW YOU DIDN'T CHOOSE THE RUN LIFE, THE RUN LIFE CHOSE YOU. ONLY A BAD DONKEY RUNNER CAN WEAR OUR BAD DONKEY SHIRT!

OVERVIEW:

JOIN US IN OUR SUNSET/FRIDAY NIGHT RUN SERIES!

RUN WILL SELL-OUT QUICK! PRICE WILL INCREASE AFTER EVERY 20 PARTICIPANTS. WE WILL CLOSE OFF WAVES THE MOMENT THEY FILL UP. IF WAVES ARE SOLD OUT, YOU CAN SIGN-UP FOR THE VIRTUAL RUN OPTION OR WAIT LIST.

THIS SMALL, PRIVATE GROUP RUN IS CAPPED AT JUST 15-20 PARTICIPANTS PER WAVE.

ALL PACES AND AGES (UNDER 18 WITH GUARDIAN) ARE WELCOME - RUN OR WALK!

THERE'S NO EQUIPMENT OR SETUP, THIS IS JUST A PURE RUN WITH OUR COORDINATORS TO SUPPORT YOU!

TIMING:

THIS IS A STRESS FREE RUN TO SUPPORT YOU IN ACHIEVING YOUR GOALS!

- NO TIMING CHIPS.

- TIMING (OPTIONAL): OUR COORDINATORS CAN HELP YOU KEEP YOUR TIME USING BIB NUMBERS GIVEN OUT ON RACE DAY! PLEASE TELL OUR COORDINATOR ON RACE DAY AND THEY WILL WALK YOU THROUGH AN EASY PROCESS OF NOTING YOUR START AND STOP TIME, TO REPORT YOUR FINAL RESULTS!

WHAT YOU GET (SWAG BAG):

- RUNNING T-SHIRT (SHIPPED TO THE ADDRESS YOU REGISTER WITH - US ONLY)

- FINISHER'S TOWEL OR GIVEAWAY

- FINISHER'S MEDAL! (SHIPPED - EMAIL US AFTER THE RUN)

- TRAINING PACK & FREE GIVEAWAYS

- (OPTIONAL) WE NOW HAVE TECHNICAL RUNNING SHIRTS. THESE LIGHTWEIGHT, MOISTURE WICKING SHIRTS CAN BE UPGRADED FOR JUST $5 MORE.

- (OPTIONAL) RUNNA COACHING PROGRAM: GET A FREE TRIAL OF RUNNA'S COACHING PROGRAM [https://join.runna.com/lKmc/partnerrefer?deep_link_sub1=BESTRACES]! USE CODE: BESTRACES. GET THE SUPPORT THAT YOU NEED AS A RUNNER WITH TAILORED PLANS TO ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS, FROM TRAINING FOR A FASTER 5K TO YOUR FIRST MARATHON.

PACKET PICKUP:

NO HASSLE OF PICKING UP PACKETS REQUIRED!

-SWAG SHIPPED DIRECT TO YOUR ADDRESS (PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU PROVIDE YOUR FULL, CORRECT US MAILING ADDRESS INCLUDING APARTMENT NUMBER AND CHECK SPELLING)

- RACE BIBS ARE PROVIDED ON RACE DAY

WHEN WILL I GET MY SWAG?

YOU WILL GET YOUR SHIRT AT YOUR MAILING ADDRESS THE WEEK OF YOUR RACE.

RACE UPDATES:

WE WILL EMAIL YOU A FINAL UPDATE THE WEDNESDAY BEFORE THE RACE WITH FINAL DETAILS AND COURSE MAPS.

DO YOU ACCEPT LAST MINUTE REGISTRATIONS? (FOR THOSE SIGNING UP 2 WEEKS BEFORE THE RACE)

YES, BUT PLEASE NOTE THAT IT TAKES TIME FOR US TO SHIP YOUR SHIRT. YOUR SHIRT WILL LIKELY ARRIVE AFTER THE RUN. YOU CAN WEAR ANY SHIRT YOU FIND APPROPRIATE TO RUN THE RACE!

START TIME: 3:30PM

PLAN TO ARRIVE 10-15 MINUTES BEFORE THE START. YOU CAN ALSO START IF YOU ARRIVE LATE BUT NOTE OUR COORDINATORS WILL ONLY STAY FOR 2 HOURS. PLEASE BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR AN EMAIL ON THE WEEK OF THE RUN FOR CONFIRMATION OF START/TIME.

VIRTUAL RUN OPTION:
- OUR VIRTUAL RUN UNIQUELY OFFERS A TRAINING PACK WITH DIGITAL TOOLS TO SUPPORT YOUR RUN.

VIRTUAL RUNS CAN BE DONE ANY TIME AND PLACE OF YOUR CHOOSING USING ANY TRACKING DEVICE (OPTIONAL). AFTER YOU FINISH, YOU CAN SUBMIT YOUR RESULTS TO [email protected] TO RECEIVE YOUR MEDAL!

RACE BUNDLE:

SIGN-UP FOR MORE RACES AND GET A DISCOUNT! WE'LL SEND YOU YOUR SHIRTS FOR EACH RACE TOGETHER. IF YOU COMPLETE 3 OF OUR RUNS, WE'LL SEND YOU A CUSTOM RUNNER'S TROPHY (IN LIEU OF THE 2ND/3RD MEDAL)!

SPONSORSHIPS & PROMOTING YOUR BUSINESS:

IF YOU'RE LOOKING TO BECOME A SPONSOR, WE'D LOVE TO HELP PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS!
HTTPS://WWW.THEBESTRACES.COM/EVENTS [https://www.thebestraces.com/events]



TEAM GLO VOLUNTEERS:

IF YOU'RE INTERESTED IN HELPING PUT ON RUNS FOR THE COMMUNITY AND HELPING PEOPLE ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS, WE INVITE YOU TO JOIN OUR TEAM OF VOLUNTEERS, FILL OUT THE FORM HERE: HTTPS://WWW.THEBESTRACES.COM/VOLUNTEER-FORM/ [https://www.thebestraces.com/volunteer-form/]



RUN FOR OTHERS: MAKE A DIFFERENCE

EVERY YEAR WE AIM TO PROVIDE 5,000 STIPENDS, SCHOLARSHIPS, OR JUST FREE ENTRIES (WITH SHIRT & MEDAL) TO THOSE WHO ARENT ABLE TO PAY FOR A REGISTRATION TICKET THEMSELVES. WE BELIEVE EVERY PERSON SHOULD HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO PART OF A FUN, COMMUNITY RUN.

THIS INCLUDES AT RISK YOUTH, ORPHANS, OR THE MARGINALIZED.

IF YOURE AN ORGANIZATION OR NON-PROFIT WANTING TO APPLY FOR STIPEND/SCHOLARSHIPS, FEEL FREE TO CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION AT [email protected].

Races

  • 5K Registration

    Incl. $3.22 Fee & Running Shirt + Packet

    Fri 29th November 2024 (3:30PM EST)

    $40.22

    CLOSED
  • 10K Registration

    Incl. $3.52 Fee & Running Shirt + Packet

    Fri 29th November 2024 (3:30PM EST)

    $45.52

    CLOSED
  • Virtual Run

    Incl. $3.22 Fee & Virtual Packet (5K/10K/13.1)

    $40.22

    CLOSED
  • 1 Mile Family Fun Run

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    Fri 29th November 2024 (3:30PM EST)

    $38.10

    CLOSED

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Elliott Park, Evanston, 60602, IL, United States

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