The Best Races - Chicago
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A Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON
The event is scheduled for Sat, December 27, 2025, at Lakefront Trail - Ohio Street Beach, North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, Illinois. Distances offered include:
- 5K
- 10K
- Half-marathon (13.1)
- Family 1 Mile Fun Run
- Virtual run option
Online registration is listed as closed. The event uses a capped, wave-based start with smaller group waves filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Timing is optional; no timing chips are used and participants may track times with apps or have coordinators help record times. Race bibs are provided on race day. Swag is shipped to the US mailing address provided at registration; items listed include a running T-shirt, finisher's towel or giveaway, finisher's medal, and a digital training pack. Technical shirt upgrades were available for an additional fee. A final race update with course maps is emailed the Wednesday before the race. A virtual option lets participants run at a time and place of their choosing and receive a medal after submitting results.
New Year's Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON
The event is scheduled for Sat, December 27, 2025, at Lakefront Trail - Ohio Street Beach, North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, Illinois. Distances offered include:
- 5K
- 10K
- Half-marathon (13.1)
- Family 1 Mile Fun Run
- Virtual run option
Online registration is listed as closed. This event also uses capped, wave-based starts filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Timing is optional and there are no timing chips; participants may use tracking apps or request coordinator timing. Race bibs are provided on race day and race shirts and other swag are shipped to the US address given at registration. The virtual option includes a digital training pack and a medal after submitted results. The organizer lists sponsors including Gatorade and several running-club partners. Fundraising is optional; the organizer states $1 will be donated for each mile logged after the race to partnered charities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
