Run for Donut CHICAGO/EVANSTON 2027
- Date
- Saturday, January 30, 2027
- Start time
- 7:30 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Entry fee
- From $30
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K Registration | 10K | Jan 30, 20277:30 AM | $42 | – |
| 13.1 Half-Marathon Registration | Half Marathon | Jan 30, 20277:30 AM | $45 | – |
| 5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt) | 5K | Jan 30, 20277:30 AM | $30 | – |
| 5K Registration | 5K | Jan 30, 20277:30 AM | $37 | – |
| Family 1 Mile Fun Run | Kids | Jan 30, 20277:30 AM | $35 | – |
| Virtual Run RegistrationVirtual | 5K | Jan 30, 20277:30 AM | $37 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 10K Registration: $42 until Jan 30.
- 13.1 Half-Marathon Registration: $45 until Jan 30.
- 5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt): $30 until Jan 30.
- 5K Registration: $37 until Jan 30.
Online registration closes Jan 30, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $45, entry is about 20 percent below a typical half marathon in Illinois, which costs $56 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a half marathon in Illinois runs 2:14:47, about 10:17 a mile, based on 23 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:20:39 and men in 2:03:10.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:06 AM, and the 10K Registration starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about 610 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Lakefront Trail (Course Map will be emailed), Chicago, IL 60640
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around January 30 the day usually runs from 18°F at dawn to 31°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 23% of days. Cold snaps dip to -1°F and hot years reach 44°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- Lakefront Trail (Course Map will be emailed), Chicago, IL 60640Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 610 feet
- Included with entry
- Running Shirt + Packet; T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Kids
- Editions
- 2027 (Jan 30, 2027)
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Quick answers
- When is Run for Donut CHICAGO/EVANSTON?
- Saturday, January 30, 2027, starting at 7:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Jan 30, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Illinois?
- At $45, entry is about 20 percent below a typical half marathon in Illinois, which costs $56 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Kids.
- Where does it start?
- Lakefront Trail (Course Map will be emailed), Chicago, IL 60640.
From the organizers
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