The Best Races - Chicago
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New Year's Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON
The event takes place on Saturday, December 27, 2025, on the Lakefront Trail at Ohio Street Beach, North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, Illinois (600 N Lake Shore Dr). The organizers offer in-person and virtual options. Registration for the listed distances is shown as closed. The event uses capped waves that fill on a first-come, first-served basis. Timing is optional; there are no timing chips and participants may record time with a mobile app and submit results for posting. Race bibs are provided on race day and participant swag is shipped to US mailing addresses. Standard participant items include a running t-shirt, finisher medal, finisher towel or giveaway, a digital training pack, and an online certificate of completion.
- 5K
- 10K
- 13.1 (Half marathon)
- Virtual run
- Family 1 Mile
A Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON
This event is scheduled for Saturday, December 27, 2025, at the same Lakefront Trail location at Ohio Street Beach, Chicago. The format and services mirror the other listed race: in-person and virtual options, capped waves, and optional timing with no timing chips. Swag is shipped to the registrant’s US address and race bibs are issued on race day. Participant items include a running t-shirt (technical shirt available as an upgrade for an additional fee), a finisher medal, a finisher towel or giveaway, a digital training pack, and online results with a certificate of completion. A virtual entry option allows submission of remote results for a medal. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- 5K
- 10K
- 13.1 (Half marathon)
- Virtual run
- Family 1 Mile
