The Best Races - Evanston

The Best Races presents two Evanston/Chicago area events on the Lakefront Trail: the Thanksgiving Gobble Trot and the Run for Coffee Lovers. Both offer 5K, 10K, and 13.1-mile options, in a relaxed, small-group atmosphere with no-chip timing (timing optional). Waves run with limited capacity and can sell out, with a virtual option for those who can’t attend in person.

Entrants receive a swag bag with a shirt, a finisher medal, and a towel or giveaway, plus online results and a completion certificate. Optional tech shirts, shipping of swag, and local running clubs add extra perks. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.