Sunrise Marathon CHICAGO/EVANSTON

🌅 Rise and Run: Join the Sunrise Marathon! 🏃‍♂️🌞

Start your day with purpose, energy, and a breathtaking view! The Sunrise Marathon invites runners of all levels to experience the thrill of an early morning race against the backdrop of a stunning sunrise. It’s more than just a marathon—it’s an unforgettable journey to kickstart your day and make a difference.

✨ Overview:

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

🛠️ Support and Coordination:

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 support 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 Support: 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: Finisher's Towel or Giveaway.
• Finisher's Medal: Earn a Finisher's Medal!
• Digital Training Pack: A digital pack to aid your training.

📦 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.

📅 Swag Delivery:

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:

• Wave A: 7:30AM
• Wave B: 8:00AM
• Wave C: 8:30AM
• Note: Late runners can run upon arrival (coordinators stay 3 hours after the first wave).

❓ Questions?

Are there any other Questions we missed? You can find out more at 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! More details can be found at 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: Volunteer Form.

💖 Be part of the Journey!

Our Charity Initiatives. Find out more at 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)

For more details and to register, visit Sunrise Marathon Registration.