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2025 Evanston Lakeshore Shuffle 5k Run & Walk

Join the City of Evanston for the Lakeshore Shuffle 5K, a scenic race along the Evanston lakefront with breathtaking views of Lake Michigan. Whether you're running, walking, or using a stroller or mobility aid, everyone is welcome to participate in this spirited event!

Date | Time: Saturday, May 3, 2025 | 9 AM

Location: Arrington Lagoon (1647 Sheridan Rd, Evanston, IL 60201)

Course: Participants will start on the roadway adjacent to Arrington Lagoon, run north to Church St, head south on the lakefront trail to Lee St then back north on Lakeshore Blvd. This loop will be completed twice, with participants going south to Greenleaf Ave on the second loop. View course map.

Packet Pick-Up: April 30-May 1 at the Chandler-Newberger Community Center. Last day of packet pick up May 2nd at Commonwealth Running Company. After May 2, packet pick-up will be on-site on race day.

Registration: Must be completed with a waiver and visible race bib. The race is timed, and finishers will receive a medal. Strollers are welcome but must be registered by selecting the stroller fee in addition to the race fee.

In addition to the run/walk, there will be a mental health awareness station and a poster-making station to support and raise awareness about mental health. Spectators are welcome!

Interested in volunteering? Sign up to volunteer!

For questions, email kgrundin@cityofevanston.org.

Register for the 2025 Lakeshore Shuffle 5K

Looking for a club to run with while training for this 5K, other races, or just general fitness and community? The Evanston Running Club is an inclusive group of runners of all paces and distances. From folks running 5-minite miles, to ultra-marathoners, to 14-minute milers, walkers just starting or coming back from injury, and everything in between. We have runs every day of the week, year-round. In the summer, we have free marathon and half-marathon training for members. Membership is just $25 per year. We also have a free 0-5K program. We welcome you to join us!

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