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

Saturday, November 25, 2023 Past event
9:30 AM CST
Evanston, Illinois
$42.34–$48.70 · 4 races
5km, 10km, Marathon

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating day of fitness and fun at the Run Chi-Town "Windy City" 5K/10K/13.1 Race taking place on Saturday, November 25, 2023, in beautiful Evanston, Cook County! This exciting event welcomes participants of all ages and paces, whether you're looking to run or walk. With race distances of 5K, 10K, and a half marathon (13.1 miles), there's something for everyone, and each wave is capped at just 15-20 participants to ensure a personal and supportive atmosphere.

As you lace up your running shoes, you'll receive a premium running shirt that perfectly represents Chicago, along with a finisher's medal to celebrate your accomplishment. No need to worry about timing chips; this stress-free run allows you to focus on your goals, with optional timing support from coordinators available on race day. Plus, if you can’t make it in person, there’s a virtual run option, complete with coaching support! Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to engage with the running community and make a difference, as a portion of the proceeds will help provide shoes for those in need. Sign up now to secure your spot and experience the

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Races

  • 5k Registration

    Incl. $3.34 Fee & Running Shirt + Digital Packet

    8:30 AM CST

    $42.34

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  • 10k Registration

    Incl. $3.52 Fee & Running Shirt + Digital Packet

    9:30 AM CST

    $45.52

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  • Half-Marathon

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & Running Shirt + Digital Packet

    9:00 AM CST

    $48.70

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  • Virtual Run

    Virtual

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & Running Shirt + Digital Packet

    9:30 AM CST

    $48.70

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Organiser's description

GET THIS AWESOME CITY RUNNING SHIRT THAT REPRESENTS CHICAGO PERFECTLY.

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! (JUST LET US KNOW)

WHAT YOU GET (SWAG BAG):

- PREMIUM RUNNING SHIRT

- 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)

-RACE BIBS ARE PROVIDED ON RACE DAY

WHEN WILL I GET MY SWAG?

YOU WILL GET YOUR SHIRT AT YOUR 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: 8:00AM
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 AND YOU CAN SIGN-UP TO HAVE ONE OF OUR COACHES TEXT YOU AND CHEER YOU ON BEFORE YOUR RUN!

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 & CORPORATE CHALLENGE:

IF YOU'RE LOOKING TO BECOME A SPONSOR, WE'D LOVE TO HELP PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS!
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IF YOU'RE A COMPANY LOOKING TO PUT ON A FUN RUN FOR YOUR EMPLOYEES, CHECK OUT OUR CORPORATE CHALLENGE PAGE:

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INSPIRING NEWSLETTER FOR FITNESS:
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WE WANT TO DONATE! AROUND THE WORLD RUN:

WHEN YOU REGISTER TO RUN, WE WILL GIFT A PORTION OF PROCEEDS FOR A PAIR OF SHOES TO SOMEONE WHO CAN'T AFFORD IT OR A REGISTRATION FOR SOMEONE ELSE TO RUN WHO MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PAY FOR REGISTRATION THEMSELVES.

WE PARTNER WITH NON-PROFITS WHO WORK WITH AT RISK YOUTH, ORPHANS, AND THOSE MARGINALIZED TO GIVE THEM A MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE. WWW.FORGLORIA.COM https://www.forgloria.com

Location

Elliott Park, Evanston, 60602, IL, United States

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