Run Chi-Town 5k/10k/13.1 Race

Saturday, August 26, 2023 Past event
9:30 AM CDT
Chicago, Illinois
$42.34–$54.00 · 4 races
5km, 10km, 1 Mile, Marathon

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the exhilarating Run Chi-Town 5K, 10K, and half marathon on Saturday, August 26, 2023, in vibrant Chicago, Cook County! This exciting event invites runners of all ages and paces to join a scenic route through the Windy City, offering a unique opportunity to engage with fellow enthusiasts in a supportive atmosphere. With a cap of just 15 participants per wave, you can expect a more intimate setting, ensuring a fantastic experience filled with encouragement and camaraderie.

Participants can also look forward to an awesome moisture-wicking city-themed running shirt, along with a finishers' medal or a custom mug as a keepsake of your accomplishment. Plus, you can customize your race experience with options like personalized names and finish times on your shirt! Sign up now to secure your spot, as spaces are sure to fill up quickly. Whether you're looking to run, walk, or simply enjoy the community spirit, the Run Chi-Town event promises a memorable day dedicated to health, fitness, and fun!

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Races

  • 5k Registration

    Incl. $3.34 Fee & Premium Technical Running Shirt + Digital Packet

    8:30 AM CDT

    $42.34

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  • 10k Registration

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & Premium Technical Running Shirt + Digital Packet

    9:30 AM CDT

    $48.70

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  • Half-Marathon

    Incl. $4.00 Fee & Premium Technical Running Shirt + Digital Packet

    9:00 AM CDT

    $54.00

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  • Virtual Run / Custom Name Tech Shirt

    Virtual

    Incl. $3.34 Fee & Custom Premium Technical Running Shirt + Digital Packet

    9:30 AM CDT

    $42.34

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Organiser's description

GET THIS AWESOME CITY RUNNING SHIRT THAT'S MOISTURE WICKING AND REPRESENTS THE CITY PERFECTLY. IF YOU CHOOSE THE VIRTUAL/CUSTOM NAME SHIRT - YOU CAN CUSTOMIZE YOUR NAME, FINISH TIME AND/OR DATE SO YOU GET A BEAUTIFUL MEMORABILIA OF YOUR RUN.

FOR CUSTOM TECH SHIRTS, SIGN-UP FOR THE VIRTUAL/CUSTOM TECH SHIRT OPTION AND THEN GO TO OUR CUSTOMIZATION PAGE AT WWW.YOURBESTRACES.COM OR WE'LL CONTACT YOU FOR DETAILS! https://www.yourbestraces.com

OVERVIEW:
RUN WILL SELL-OUT QUICK! WE WILL CLOSE OFF WAVES THE MOMENT IT FILLS UP. IF WAVES ARE SOLD OUT, YOU CAN SIGN-UP FOR THE VIRTUAL RUN OPTION AND WAITING LIST FOR FUTURE RUNS.

PRICES WILL ALSO INCREASE AFTER WAVES FILL UP BY THE FOLLOWING TIERS: FIRST 10 PEOPLE TO REGISTER (BEST PRICE!), 20 PEOPLE (PRICE INCREASE), 30 PEOPLE, 40 PEOPLE, 50 PEOPLE (MOST EXPENSIVE)

RUN IN THIS SMALL, PRIVATE GROUP RUN WITH OTHER RUNNERS AND OUR RUN PACERS THROUGH A BEAUTIFUL ROUTE! ALL PACES AND AGES (UNDER 18 WITH GUARDIAN) WELCOME - RUN OR WALK!

RUN IS CAPPED AT JUST 15 PARTICIPANTS PER WAVE FOR HEALTH, SAFETY, AND JUST THE RIGHT AMOUNT OF ENCOURAGEMENT!

RUN THROUGH A SCENIC CUSTOM DESIGN ROUTE TOGETHER. NO EQUIPMENT OR SETUP, JUST A PURE RUN. IF THERE ARE AT LEAST 8 RUNNERS, WE'LL BRING OUT ONE OF OUR COORDINATORS WHO CAN HAND-TIME YOUR RUN AND PROVIDE WATER/SNACKS!

WHAT YOU GET:
WHEN YOU SIGN-UP, YOU'RE NOT JUST SIGNING UP FOR A RUN. YOU'RE SIGNING UP TO BE PART OF A JOURNEY IN TAKING A STEP TOWARDS YOUR HEALTH!
YOUR SWAG BAG WILL BE MAILED DIRECTLY TO YOU SO NO PACKET PICKUP REQUIRED!
SWAG BAG WILL INCLUDE:
- PREMIUM RUNNING SHIRT

- FINISHER'S MEDAL OR A CUSTOM MUG! (YOU CAN EMAIL US AFTER THE RUN FOR YOUR FINISHER'S AWARD TO BE SHIPPED DIRECTLY TO YOU)
- ACCESS TO VIRTUAL COMMUNITY OF RUNNERS ALL AROUND THE WORLD THAT RECEIVE TIPS, INSPIRATION, GIVEAWAYS, AND ONGOING CHALLENGES TO KEEP YOU GOING.

WAVE TIMES:
START TIMES IS GENERALLY 3 WAVES (WAVES FILLED ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS) SIGN-UP FOR YOUR PREFERRED WAVE BY EMAILING INFO @ THEBESTRACES.COM:
WAVE A: 7:30AM
WAVE B: 8:30AM
WAVE C: 9:30AM
IF WAVES ARE SOLD OUT, YOU CAN SIGN-UP FOR THE VIRTUAL RUN OPTION AND WAITING LIST FOR FUTURE RUNS!

IMPORTANT NOTE** IN CASE THERE ARE LESS THAN 7 RUNNERS, WE MAY POSTPONE THE RUN TO A LATER TIME UNTIL THERE ARE AT LEAST 7 OTHER RUNNERS. NO FEE FOR TRANSFER FOR POSTPONED RUNS.
A VIRTUAL OPTION WILL BE PROVIDED WHERE YOU CAN DO A PRACTICE RUN ON ONE OF OUR DESIGNED COURSES.

SPONSORSHIPS & VENDOR OPPORTUNITIES:

IF YOU'RE LOOKING TO BECOME A SPONSOR, WE'D LOVE TO HELP PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS LOCALLY AND NATIONALLY!
HTTPS://WWW.THEBESTRACES.COM/EVENTS

INSPIRING NEWSLETTER FOR FITNESS:
OR SIMPLY SIGN UP FOR ONE OF OUR FREE NEWSLETTERS TO INSPIRE YOU TO STAY FIT
HTTPS://WWW.THEBESTRACES.COM/NEWSLETTER/



ONE FOR ONE: AROUND THE WORLD RUN:

WHEN YOU REGISTER TO RUN, WE WILL GIFT A REGISTRATION FOR SOMEONE ELSE TO RUN WHO MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PAY FOR REGISTRATION THEMSELVES. THEY WILL ALSO GET A RUNNING SHIRT AND FINISHER'S MEDAL!

WE PARTNER WITH NON-PROFITS WHO WORK WITH AT RISK YOUTH, ORPHANS, OR THE MARGINALIZED TO GIVE THEM AN MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE.

Location

Elliott Park, Chicago, 60613, IL, United States

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