Bad Donkey Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON
- Date Fri 20th September 2024
- Location Evanston, Illinois
- Races 5 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon
Event summary
Get ready to embrace your inner Bad Donkey at the Bad Donkey Run taking place on Friday, September 20, 2024, in the vibrant city of Evanston, Illinois! This exciting running event offers participants the choice of three race distances: a fun 5K, a challenging 10K, or a half marathon (13.1 miles). Whether you prefer to run or walk, all ages and paces are welcome, making it a perfect event for families and friends looking to enjoy a day of fitness together.
With limited wave sizes of just 15-20 participants, this intimate run ensures a supportive and friendly atmosphere. Runners can look forward to an awesome swag bag, including a premium running shirt shipped directly to your door and a finisher's medal that you can earn by completing your race. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to join a community of like-minded runners! Sign up early, as spots are sure to fill up quickly, and get ready for a memorable experience that celebrates the joy of running, camaraderie, and personal achievement!
With limited wave sizes of just 15-20 participants, this intimate run ensures a supportive and friendly atmosphere. Runners can look forward to an awesome swag bag, including a premium running shirt shipped directly to your door and a finisher's medal that you can earn by completing your race. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to join a community of like-minded runners! Sign up early, as spots are sure to fill up quickly, and get ready for a memorable experience that celebrates the joy of running, camaraderie, and personal achievement!
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:
Run will sell-out QUICK! 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):- Premium Running Shirt (Shipped to the address you register with - US only)- Finisher's Medal! (Email us after the run)- Access to virtual community of runners 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 dayWhen 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!
Wave Times: (Email Us Your Desired Wave Time: [email protected])
(Waves filled on a First Come, First Serve Basis)
Wave A: 7:30AM
Wave B: 8:30AM
Wave C: 9:00AM*Late runners can run upon arrival (Please note our coordinators stay until 3 hours after the first wave)Virtual Run Option:
- Our Virtual Run uniquely offers the support of a Coach that you can text anytime. You can sign-up to have one of our Coaches text you and cheer you on before 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!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 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/
Run will sell-out QUICK! 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):- Premium Running Shirt (Shipped to the address you register with - US only)- Finisher's Medal! (Email us after the run)- Access to virtual community of runners 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 dayWhen 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!
Wave Times: (Email Us Your Desired Wave Time: [email protected])
(Waves filled on a First Come, First Serve Basis)
Wave A: 7:30AM
Wave B: 8:30AM
Wave C: 9:00AM*Late runners can run upon arrival (Please note our coordinators stay until 3 hours after the first wave)Virtual Run Option:
- Our Virtual Run uniquely offers the support of a Coach that you can text anytime. You can sign-up to have one of our Coaches text you and cheer you on before 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!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 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/
Races
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5K Registration
CLOSED -
10K Registration
CLOSED -
13.1 Half-Marathon Registration
CLOSED -
Family Fun Run (1 Mile)
CLOSED -
Virtual Run Registration
CLOSED
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