National Coffee Day: Run for Coffee CHICAGO/EVANSTON

☕️ National Coffee Day: Run for Coffee

Join us on September 27, 2025 at the Lakefront Trail, Chicago, IL for a celebration of all things coffee!

🎽 Event Overview

• Sell-out Alert: Run will sell-out QUICK! We will close off waves the moment they fill up.
• Group Dynamic: This is a smaller, private group run with a cap per wave.
• Open to All: All paces and ages (under 18 with guardian) are welcome - Run or Walk!
• Pure Run Experience: There's no equipment or setup, this is a pure run with our coordinators to support you in a warm, stress-free setting!

⏱️ Timing Details

• 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.
• No Chips: No timing chips required. This is a stress-free run to support you in achieving your goals!

🎁 Swag Bag Contents

• Running T-Shirt: Shipped to the address you register with - US only.
• Finisher's Towel or Giveaway: To celebrate your achievement!
• Finisher's Medal: A commemorative medal for your accomplishment!
• Training Pack: Digital Training Pack included.

📦 Packet Pickup

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

📅 Race Updates

• Email Notifications: We will email you a final update the Wednesday before the race with final details and course maps.
• Last Minute Registrations: Accepted, but note it takes time to ship your shirt, which may arrive after the race.

🌊 Wave Times

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

💻 Virtual Run Option

• Flexible Timing: Our Virtual Run uniquely offers a Training Pack with Digital Tools to support your run.
• Submit Results: After you finish, you can submit your results to receive your medal!

🤝 Sponsorships

If you're looking to become a sponsor, we’d love to showcase your business! More details here.

👥 Volunteers

If you're interested in helping put on runs for the Community, join our team of volunteers. Fill out the form here.

🌟 Join the Journey

Our Charity Initiatives can be found at www.thebestracesjourney.com. For every mile you log after the race, we’ll donate $1 to one of the charities we work with! Fundraising is Optional.

For more information, check the race's official site: here.