St Patrick's Day Meetup Run CHICAGO

Saturday, March 18, 2023 Past event
9:30 AM CDT
Chicago, Illinois
$40.22–$48.70 · 5 races
5km, 10km, Marathon

Event summary

Get ready to embrace the spirit of St. Patrick's Day at the St. Patrick's Day Meetup Run in Chicago! On Saturday, March 18, 2023, join fellow runners for a lively celebration featuring festive race distances of 5K, 10K, and a half-marathon. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or just looking to enjoy a cheerful morning out, this event promises a delightful experience filled with exercise, laughter, and a touch of friendly competition.

Dress in your best green gear and prepare to run through a scenic route in Cook County, where the excitement of the holiday comes alive. With limited spots available—capped at just 15 participants per wave—you'll enjoy a small, supportive group atmosphere. Plus, you'll receive a swag bag delivered right to your door, complete with a t-shirt and the chance to earn inspiring medals. Don't miss this opportunity to make unforgettable memories while getting in shape. Register today for the greenest run of the year and celebrate St. Patrick's Day in style!

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Races

  • 5k Registration

    Incl. $3.34 Fee & T-Shirt, Digital Packet

    8:30 AM CDT

    $42.34

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  • 10k Registration

    Incl. $3.52 Fee & T-Shirt, Digital Packet

    9:30 AM CDT

    $45.52

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  • Half-Marathon

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt, Digital Packet

    9:00 AM CDT

    $48.70

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  • Virtual Run (5k/10k/13.1)

    Virtual

    Incl. $3.22 Fee & Premium Technical Running Shirt

    9:30 AM CDT

    $40.22

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  • Tech Shirt Upgrade (5k/10k/13.1)

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & Premium Technical Running Shirt

    9:00 AM CDT

    $48.70

    Entries closed

Organiser's description

JOIN THE LUCK OF THE IRISH THIS ST. PATRICK'S DAY AND RUN IN THE MOST FESTIVE 5K, 10K, OR HALF-MARATHON OF THE YEAR! PUT ON YOUR GREEN GEAR AND LACE UP YOUR SNEAKERS FOR A FUN AND COLORFUL MORNING FILLED WITH EXERCISE, LAUGHTER, AND FRIENDLY COMPETITION.

WHETHER YOU'RE A SEASONED RUNNER OR JUST LOOKING TO GET IN THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT, THIS TINY MEETUP RUN IS THE PERFECT WAY TO CELEBRATE ST. PATRICK'S DAY AND ENJOY A SCENIC ROUTE THROUGH THE CITY. DON'T MISS OUT ON THE CHANCE TO MAKE MEMORIES AND BURN SOME CALORIES. REGISTER TODAY AND BE A PART OF THE GREENEST RUN OF THE YEAR!

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 AT A DESIGNED COURSE. 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:

- T-SHIRT

- (OPTIONAL) TECHNICAL RUNNING SHIRT UPGRADE

- 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.

SPONSORSHIPS & VENDOR OPPORTUNITIES:

IF YOU'RE LOOKING TO BECOME A SPONSOR, WE'D LOVE TO HELP PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS LOCALLY AND NATIONALLY!

IT IS COMPLETELY TURN-KEY SO WE HANDLE EVERYTHING. WE ONLY WORK WITH ONE BUSINESS IN EACH INDUSTRY WITHIN A 25 MILE RADIUS SO CONTACT US TODAY! HTTPS://WWW.THEBESTRACES.COM/EVENTS https://www.thebestraces.com/events

INSPIRING NEWSLETTER FOR RUNNERS:

OR SIMPLY SIGN UP FOR ONE OF OUR FREE NEWSLETTERS TO INSPIRE YOU TO STAY FIT:

HTTPS://WWW.THEBESTRACES.COM/NEWSLETTER/ https://www.thebestraces.com/newsletter

Location

Lakefront Trails, Chicago, 60007, IL, United States

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