Run this Town Marathon WINDY CITY

Saturday, January 28, 2023 Past event
11:00 AM CST
Chicago, Illinois
$37.00–$45.00 · 4 races
5km, 10km, Marathon

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the exhilarating Run this Town Marathon, taking place on Saturday, January 28, 2023, in the vibrant city of Chicago, Cook County. This exciting event offers a range of race distances, including a scenic 5K, a challenging 10K, and an inspiring half-marathon, all designed to accommodate runners and walkers of all ages and paces.

With a limited capacity of just 15 participants per wave, this intimate running experience promises not only safety but also personalized encouragement from our dedicated run pacers. Whether you choose to join in-person or opt for the virtual run option, you’ll be part of a supportive community that celebrates health and wellness. Each participant will receive a fantastic swag bag filled with a moisture-wicking technical shirt, a sport drawstring bag, and access to a global virtual community for tips and inspiration. Don’t miss out on this chance to challenge yourself and connect with fellow fitness enthusiasts in the heart of Chicago!

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Races

  • 5k Registration

    Includes Premium Technical Running Shirt

    11:00 AM CST

    $39.00

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  • 10k Registration

    Includes Premium Technical Running Shirt

    9:30 AM CST

    $42.00

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  • Half-Marathon

    Includes Premium Technical Running Shirt

    9:00 AM CST

    $45.00

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  • Virtual Run Packet (5k/10k/13.1)

    Virtual

    Includes Premium Technical Running Shirt

    11:00 AM CST

    $37.00

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Organiser's description

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.

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. 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. YOU CAN TIME YOURSELF THROUGH AN APP OR WATCH AND SUBMIT YOUR RESULTS AFTER.



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:

- SUPER SOFT MOISTURE WICKING TECHNICAL SHIRT (YOULL LOVE TO WEAR)

- SPORT DRAWSTRING BAG

- ACCESS TO VIRTUAL COMMUNITY OF RUNNERS ALL AROUND THE WORLD THAT RECEIVE TIPS, INSPIRATION, GIVEAWAYS, AND ONGOING CHALLENGES TO KEEP YOU GOING.

- MEDALS ARE AWARDED BASED OFF OF INSPIRING STORIES INSTEAD OF TIMES. YOU CAN EMAIL US AFTER THE RUN FOR AN OPPORTUNITY TO RECEIVE A MEDAL!


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: 9:00AM
WAVE C: 10:00AM

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.

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Location

Lakefront Trails, Chicago, 60007, IL, United States

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