Sunset Marathon CHICAGO
Join us on 05/06/2025
(race date estimated)Sunset Marathon CHICAGO Race Description
For all the Coffee & Wine Lovers, this run is for you! You’ll love the shirt we send you and as a bonus, if you sign-up for the “Extras” package, we’ll send you some coffee OR wine to try!
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. 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 that receive tips, inspiration, giveaways, and ongoing challenges to keep you going.
- 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: 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!
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Inspiring Newsletter for Fitness & Your Own Customized Events:
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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: Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
- Race Date: 2023/05/06 03:54:00 PM (Saturday)
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Categories:
- 5K Registration
- 10K Registration
- Half-Marathon Registration


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