• 10K
  • 10 km
  • Evanston
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Ricky Byrdsong Memorial Race Against Hate 10K

This race edition

Race date
Date not confirmed for this distance
Race timezone
Timezone not confirmed
Edition status
Status not confirmed

Entry options

2026 edition

Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.

Decision summary

Ricky Byrdsong Memorial Race Against Hate 10K at a glance

Typical conditions
61/100

Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast

Evidence depth
28 verified facts

Source facts available

Route details

Known course facts at a glance

Methodology →

Ricky Byrdsong Memorial Race Against Hate 10K has known course details for its 10k race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.

Official distance
10 km
Terrain
Road, Beach
Scenery
Lakeside, City, Coastal, Desert, Waterfront, Parkland

Quick answers

What runners ask first

Where can I find the Ricky Byrdsong Memorial Race Against Hate 10K route map?

Use the official course links on this page for the organiser route page, map PDF or route download.

Official course links

How hilly is the Ricky Byrdsong Memorial Race Against Hate 10K?

The Ricky Byrdsong Memorial Race Against Hate 10K is described as flat. The course notes also call it flat and fast USATF-certified course (#IL16023WR) with digital display clocks at every mile and the finish line.

Where does the Ricky Byrdsong Memorial Race Against Hate 10K route go?

The Ricky Byrdsong Memorial Race Against Hate 10K route starts at Floyd Long Field, Northwestern University campus, Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL. Underfoot, expect road. It passes Northwestern University campus, Lake Michigan lakefront and Sheridan Road. Flat and fast USATF-certified course (#IL16023WR) with digital display clocks at every mile and the finish line.

Race character

Scenery

  • Lakeside
  • City
  • Coastal
  • Desert
  • Waterfront
  • Parkland

Atmosphere

  • Charity
  • Community
  • Festival

Terrain

  • Road
  • Beach
Elevation character
Flat

Entry, logistics and records

Records and field

Field size
3,046

Entry requirements

Entry status
Past event: The listed edition date has passed.
Qualification status
None

Race day logistics

Medal
Disposable chip timing provided for 10K and 5K runners; race bib included in packet.
Finisher tee
Race Against Hate 2026 T-shirt included with registration

Access and course status

Start
Floyd Long Field, Northwestern University campus, Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL

Course facts

Course type
Out And Back
Surface
Road
Landmarks
Northwestern University campus, Lake Michigan lakefront, Sheridan Road
Notable features
  • Described as the largest racial justice run/walk event of its kind in the nation, uniting thousands from across Chicagoland against racial hatred and violence
  • Flat and fast USATF-certified course (#IL16023WR) with digital display clocks at every mile and the finish line

What are typical race-day conditions?

  • 18°CTypical temperature
  • 25 kphTypical wind
  • 1 mmTypical rainfall
  • 61Favourability /100
Typical conditions for the race date and locality, warmer than the endurance-optimal window. These are climatological norms, not a forecast, and are shared across every distance at this event.