Run Chi-Town "Windy City" 5k/10k/13.1 Marathon

Saturday, April 29, 2023 Past event
9:30 AM CDT
Chicago, Illinois
$42.34–$48.70 · 4 races
5km, 10km, 1 Mile, Marathon

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the Run Chi-Town "Windy City" 5K/10K/13.1 Marathon on Saturday, April 29, 2023, in the vibrant city of Chicago, Cook. This event offers runners of all levels the chance to enjoy a scenic route while connecting with fellow fitness enthusiasts in a supportive, small-group setting. With race distances of 5K, 10K, and a half-marathon, participants can choose the challenge that suits them best.

As you lace up your running shoes, you'll not only be competing for a personal best but also be rewarded with a premium moisture-wicking shirt, a finisher's medal, or a custom finisher's canvas to commemorate your achievement. The unique aspect of this event is its focus on community and health; you'll join a global network of runners with access to leaderboards, activity tracking, and inspiring newsletters. Don't miss out on this chance to be part of an uplifting journey toward better health in the heart of Chicago!

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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. $3.52 Fee & Premium Technical Running Shirt + Digital Packet

    9:30 AM CDT

    $45.52

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  • Half-Marathon

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

    9:00 AM CDT

    $48.70

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  • Virtual Run / Custom Name Tech Shirt

    Virtual

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

    9:30 AM CDT

    $48.70

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Organiser's description

GET THIS AWESOME CITY RUNNING SHIRT THAT'S MOISTURE WICKING AND REPRESENTS CHICAGO 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

OUR RUNS SELL-OUT QUICK! WE CLOSE OFF WAVES THE MOMENT IT FILLS UP.

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!

WE'LL RUN THROUGH A SCENIC ROUTE TOGETHER AT A LOCATION. IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR A DIFFERENT 5K NEAR YOU, A 10K NEAR YOU, OR A HALF-MARATHON NEAR YOU, LOOK NO FURTHER! NO EQUIPMENT OR SETUP, JUST A PURE RUN.


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 TECHNICAL RUNNING SHIRT
- ACCESS TO VIRTUAL COMMUNITY OF RUNNERS ALL AROUND THE WORLD WITH LEADERBOARD, ACTIVITY TRACKING, REWARDS, BADGES, (OPTIONAL FUNDRAISING FOR ANY CASE), YOUR PERSONAL PROFILE, AND AN INSPIRATIONAL NEWSLETTER! LETS JOURNEY TOGETHER! https://thebestracesjourney.comHTTPS://WWW.THEBESTRACESJOURNEY.COM/ https://thebestracesjourney.com

- FINISHER'S MEDAL OR 5X7 CUSTOM FINISHER'S CANVAS WITH FINISH TIME/PHOTO (AWARDED BASED OFF OF INSPIRING STORIES INSTEAD OF TIMES. YOU CAN EMAIL US AFTER THE RUN FOR THE FINISHER'S AWARD)

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 https://www.thebestraces.com/events

INSPIRING NEWSLETTER FOR FITNESS & YOUR OWN CUSTOMIZED EVENTS:
OR SIMPLY SIGN UP FOR ONE OF OUR FREE NEWSLETTERS TO INSPIRE YOU TO STAY FIT AND KEEP RUNNING!
HTTPS://WWW.THEBESTRACES.COM/NEWSLETTER/ https://www.thebestraces.com/newsletter

THE BEST RACES IS ABOUT BRINGING PEOPLE TOGETHER TO GIVE EACH PERSON A MEMORABLE, HEALTHY, AND FUN EXPERIENCE. PART OF THE PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT SELECT ORPHANAGES IN EAST ASIA.



IMPORTANT NOTE FOR INTERNATIONAL ORDERS:

FOR INTERNATIONAL ORDERS, WE CAN SHIP SHIRTS TO U.K., GERMANY, CANADA, AND AUSTRALIA. THERE WILL BE NO SURCHARGE FOR OVERSEAS MAILING BUT CUSTOM SHIRTS WILL BE MAILED IN LIEU OF MEDAL.

Location

Lakefront Trails, Chicago, 60660, IL, United States

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