Singles & Friends Running Club CHICAGO/EVANSTON

🏃‍♂️ Join the Singles Running Club!

Ready to meet your match while you run? Join our Singles Running Club! Lace up your sneakers, hit the road, and connect with fellow fitness enthusiasts. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just starting out, we welcome all paces. Enjoy fun group runs, social events, and the ultimate opportunity to bond over shared goals. Let’s delve into fitness and friendship together!

📅 Overview

• Fast Signup: Run will sell-out QUICK! We will close off waves the moment they fill up.
• Virtual Option: If waves are sold out, you can sign-up for the virtual run option or wait list.
• All Welcome: This is a smaller, private group run with a cap per wave.
• Open to Everyone: All paces and ages (under 18 with guardian) are welcome - Run or Walk!

🔧 No Setup Needed

There's no equipment or setup, this is a pure run with our coordinators to support you in a warm, stress-free setting!

When you sign-up, we give you the support you need to help you achieve your goals and fitness. We also invite you to be part of our local run clubs that supports your fitness journey.

⏱️ Timing

• Optional Timing: You may track your time on an app (Strava, RunKeeper, Nike Run, etc) and submit your times with our easy form to be posted online.
• Coordinator Help: Or you can ask our coordinators to help keep track of your time.
• No Chips: No timing chips (This is a stress-free run to support you in achieving your goals)!

🎁 What You Get (Swag Bag)

• Running T-Shirt: Shipped to the address you register with - US only.
• Finisher's Towel: or Giveaway.
• Finisher's Medal:
• Digital Training Pack:

📦 Packet Pickup

• No Hassle: No hassle of picking up packets required!
• Direct Shipping: Swag shipped direct to your address.
• Race Bibs: Race bibs are provided on race day.

🗓️ When Will I Get My Swag?

You will get your shirt at your mailing address the week of your race.

📧 Race Updates

We will email you a final update the Wednesday before the race with final details and course maps.

⏳ Last Minute Registrations

Yes, but please note that it takes time for us to ship your shirt. Your shirt will likely arrive after the run. You can wear any shirt you find appropriate to run the race!

⚡ Wave Times

Email Us Your Desired Wave Time: info@thebestraces.com

• Wave A: 7:30AM
• Wave B: 8:00AM
• Wave C: 8:30AM

Late runners can run upon arrival (Please note our coordinators stay 3 hours after the first wave).

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Are there any other Questions we missed? https://www.thebestraces.com/faq/

💻 Virtual Run Option

Our Virtual Run uniquely offers a Training Pack with Digital Tools to support your run. Virtual runs can be done any time and place of your choosing using any tracking device (optional). After you finish, you can submit your results to info@thebestraces.com to receive your medal!

🎫 Race Bundle

Sign-up for more races and get a discount!

📣 Sponsorships & Promoting Your Business

If you're looking to become a sponsor, we’d love to showcase your business! https://www.thebestraces.com/events

🙌 Team Glo Volunteers

If you’re interested in helping put on runs for the Community and helping people achieve their goals, we invite you to join our team of volunteers, fill out the form here: https://www.thebestraces.com/volunteer-form/

❤️ Be Part of the Journey!

Our Charity Initiatives. Find out more at www.thebestracesjourney.com

Keep running. Every mile you log after the race, we'll donate $1 to one of the charities we work with! (Note that Fundraising is Optional)

📍 Event Details

Date: 2025-02-15

Location: Elliott Park, Evanston, IL

Visit the race page here!