Sunset Marathon CHICAGO 2023

Saturday, April 29 – Sunday, April 30, 2023 Past event
6:30 PM CDT
Chicago, Illinois
$40.22–$48.70 · 4 races
5km, 10km, Marathon

Event summary

Join us for the exhilarating Sunset Marathon in Chicago on April 29-30, 2023! This unique event invites runners of all ages and abilities to experience a breathtaking scenic route under the beautiful sunset sky. With distances including a 5K, 10K, and half-marathon, participants can run or walk at their own pace in small, supportive groups capped at just 15 runners per wave.

Get ready to lace up your shoes and enjoy a memorable journey towards health and fitness, all while connecting with a vibrant community of runners from around the world. Each participant will receive a premium technical running shirt, a finisher's medal or custom canvas, and access to an inspiring virtual community complete with activity tracking and rewards. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to run amidst the stunning views of Chicago—sign up today and secure your spot before the waves fill up!

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Races

  • 5k Registration

    Incl. $3.34 Fee & Premium Technical Running Shirt

    Saturday, Apr 29, 2023 (6:30 PM CDT)

    $42.34

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  • 10k Registration

    Incl. $3.52 Fee & Premium Technical Running Shirt

    Saturday, Apr 29, 2023 (5:30 PM CDT)

    $45.52

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  • Half-Marathon

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & Premium Technical Running Shirt

    Saturday, Apr 29, 2023 (4:00 PM CDT)

    $48.70

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  • Virtual Run Packet (5k/10k/13.1)

    Virtual

    Incl. $3.22 Fee & Premium Technical Running Shirt

    Saturday, Apr 29, 2023 (6:30 PM CDT)

    $40.22

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Organiser's description

RUN AT SUNSET IN OUR DESIGNED COURSE WITH PRETTY SCENIC VIEWS!

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 2 WAVES (WAVES FILLED ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS) SIGN-UP FOR YOUR PREFERRED WAVE BY EMAILING INFO @ THEBESTRACES.COM:
WAVE A: 3:30PM
WAVE B: 4:00PM

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, 60620, IL, United States

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