The Best Races - Evanston

International Sloth Day Run : Chicago/Evanston (Lakefront Trail), Oct 18, 2025

The event offers timed-optional running options on the Lakefront Trail in Chicago, IL. Distances available include:

• 5K
• 10K
• 13.1 (Half-Marathon) A virtual run option and a Family 1 Mile Fun Run are also listed. The event is organized in waves with a cap per wave; waves are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. There is no overall time limit and no timing chips; participants may track time with smartphone apps and submit results or request coordinator assistance.

Swag is shipped to the US mailing address provided at registration. Participants receive a running T-shirt (option to upgrade to a technical shirt for an extra fee), a finisher's towel or giveaway, a finisher's medal, a digital training pack, and an online certificate of completion. Race bibs are provided on race day. Final event details and course maps are emailed to registrants the Wednesday before the race. Online registration for this event is listed as closed.

Run Against Breast Cancer : Chicago/Evanston (Lakefront Trail), Oct 18, 2025

This event uses the same Lakefront Trail location and offers the same distance choices:

• 5K
• 10K
• 13.1 (Half-Marathon) A virtual option and a Family 1 Mile Fun Run are included. The event page notes a fundraising component and links to donation options; post-race miles logged are eligible for a $1 donation per mile to partner charities as part of the organizer's charity initiatives.

Timing is optional and handled the same way as the other event: no timing chips and app-based time submission available. Swag, packet shipping, medal, digital training pack, and online results are provided as described above. Registration on the event page is shown as closed. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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