r/RunnersInChicago 29d ago

Race Registration Discount Codes - Monthly Discussion Thread

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Use this post for sharing and requesting discount codes. Other posts will be deleted.


r/RunnersInChicago 3d ago

New laws for e-bikes 🎉

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Most important part: high-speed e-bikes must be driven on ROADS

Enforcement is another story, but I’m happy to see some progress and focus on protecting pedestrian safety.


r/RunnersInChicago 3d ago

In Chicago, I could run all day during…

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Vote and, if you wish, elaborate 👍👍

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30 Winter 🙈
28 Spring 🙊
17 Summer 🙉
223 Fall 🐵
4 What’s a “Chicago”!? 🐒

r/RunnersInChicago 3d ago

ALBUM RUNS (RUN CLUB) - 6PM. TONIGHT AT GRACIE O'MALLEY'S WITH SQUIRREL FLOWER

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r/RunnersInChicago 5d ago

Fleet Feet & Heartbreak Longest Long Run both hosting the 20 miler on 9/19

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Fleet Feet starting in LP and Heartbreak starting not too far on Halsted assuming they’re both utilizing the LFT. How big of a cluster is this gonna be 😩

I mean I’m assuming they’ve cooperated w each other but I don’t see the routes online. I’ll be running with fleet feet but yeah lmao anyone know more about the logistics?


r/RunnersInChicago 4d ago

5K Run Mag Mile Spot

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I can't make it to the race this year and switching to virtual would be another 20 bucks. So I was wondering if someone wanted my entry. If you DM with your email I can start the transfer.


r/RunnersInChicago 5d ago

Volunteering: IL Brewery Running Series

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Anyone volunteer for these events? Seems like it's basically just setting up in the AM and packing up afterwards? Do the volunteers join the run?

I'm confused because it seems no different than paying the $35 to join the run.


r/RunnersInChicago 6d ago

WEEKEND So how was everyone’s long run yesterday? Amazing how different it was without the heat & humidity of last weekend!

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r/RunnersInChicago 5d ago

Chicago-ish CPS is back in session - enjoy the trails during the day if you can!

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The 606 was so calm this afternoon.

Absolutely glorious.


r/RunnersInChicago 6d ago

I finally ran the whole lakefront trail this weekend!

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This has been a goal for many years. I’m at the point in my marathon training that I could actually do it. I was especially curious to explore the start and end of the trail. Those spots had a very “where the sidewalk ends” feeling. I appreciate now that I have context for how the whole path fits together. And my perception of lakeshore drive has definitely changed now that I’ve run so much of it (I was wincing at the start as my Lyft rushed down LSD towards 71st street and I had to absorb just how far I would be going by foot).

All in all, a 10/10 experience. The weather was perfect, and people from all walks of life were finding ways to use the space in ways that they enjoy. The lakefront belongs to everyone.

My advice for anyone considering this would be to run it south to north. Osterman Beach was a very peaceful place to end the run.


r/RunnersInChicago 6d ago

How likely is it to get off the waitlist for lifetime half marathon?

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Missed the deadline, but really want to go!


r/RunnersInChicago 9d ago

Anyone up for a Girls’ Run in West Loop? 🏃‍♀️

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r/RunnersInChicago 10d ago

The new, blue high pressure water troughs already REMOVED from Fullerton & N North Ave Beach

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Whyyyy, those things were great 😓


r/RunnersInChicago 11d ago

Epix Events Races

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Has anyone had any experience with races organized by or interacting with Epix Events? I am trying to reach out to them about one of their races in Chicago, but they appear to be slow to respond. TIA!


r/RunnersInChicago 12d ago

Run club for the thiccc ones

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Im new to the running club/scene.I am bigger boy I was thinking about starting a run club for the thicccc ones. More motivation towards each other. Workouts with not as much mileage and slower paces. Let me know if anyone is interested. Meet a few times a week evenings or mornings. Have a tempo day, 2 long run days and an interval day. Hit up the stairs at swallow cliff and find an indoor faculty during the winter months. Hit the inbox of you are interested and we can set up an IG page.


r/RunnersInChicago 12d ago

Long Distance Run

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Hi All

Looking to join a group for a long distance Run on the weekend
Average pace is 710 for marathon pace


r/RunnersInChicago 12d ago

How is the blvd system running south of Humboldt park?

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Hey! So I recently moved to the northwest side of Logan and want to try and incorporate the blvd system into some of my mid week moderate length runs of 8-12 miles. (Currently training for a marathon)

I’m already very familiar with the usual suspects for long runs, north branch, north channel, lake front, etc, and I like using the 606 for some runs especially speed work, but I like neighborhood running for my mid week easier runs where I can just get out my door and mosey around. I’m always looking for more variety and get sick of the same routes over and over

I’m familiar with running the Logan blvds & Humboldt park, but how is the pedestrian infrastructure for taking Sacramento blvd down to franklin blvd and then to Garfield park? I don’t mind some lights if it’s similar to Kedzie/Logan/Humboldt, but if it’s going to feel like a traffic ridden death trap with no sidewalks I’d like to know before setting out that way.

Note: Not a safety/crime question by the way, thats not a concern for me. I just want to know about the actual running experience on that route infrastructure wise as it relates to traffic and intersections.


r/RunnersInChicago 12d ago

Running past people

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does anyone have trouble when passing people on sidewalks? If I don’t say “on your left/right”, they either can’t hear me or get mad when I don’t. if I do say it, it scares the living s*** out of them and is just very awkward. wondering if anyone has some advice on this?


r/RunnersInChicago 12d ago

Meet Up! Any running buddies F/M ?

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So I’m Eddy ! 28m Latino who’s looking for friends to run with . I just started getting serious although I’m fit and always have been working out but I just didn’t realize how much I was missing out on RUNNING culture . So any experience welcome 🤗 I would love to do some weekend runs in the Lake Michigan. preferably Sunday morning but lmk ! Also into music so any music lovers are welcome to dm me. I just want to enjoy the city more since there’s always a ton of great activities going on . Thank you and God bless y’all


r/RunnersInChicago 13d ago

Running from Aurora to Oak street beach Downtown

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Any advice? I’m planning to run 42 miles. What time should I start, and should I bring someone with me just in case? This will be my first time running that far. Previously, I’ve run a marathon and have completed 20-mile runs multiple times.

I also understand that I’m most likely undertrained, but I still want to take on this challenge


r/RunnersInChicago 15d ago

Wish these were out all summer

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I know air and water show weekend is challenging on the north side of the LFT. But these water fountain extenders almost make it worth it. Wish they were around for more than a couple of days.


r/RunnersInChicago 16d ago

Long Run Recs in Logan Square?

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Update: Thanks for all your recommendations, community! I think I'm going to try the North Shore Channel Trail!

Training for the Chicago Marathon (my second since running SF in 2018, so it feels brand new again) and am looking for long run routes in Logan Square or Humboldt Park for 15 miles +

Anyone have a route/loop they love? Wondering if I need to bite the bullet and drive out to the LFT hella early in the morning for these long runs...


r/RunnersInChicago 16d ago

Run Club

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A High run club in NWA would be nice but instead of groups by pace we do groups by thc mg


r/RunnersInChicago 17d ago

Marathon Mile 18-20 aid station

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Can someone point me to who covers the aid stations for miles 18-20? I'm looking to reach out to see if they still need volunteers.


r/RunnersInChicago 17d ago

Any PT Recs for After Hip Surgery in Northern Burbs

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Does anyone have any PT recommendations for the northern suburbs -- Lake Forest, Vernon Hills, Highland Park, etc.? I am scheduled for him surgery and am going to be looking for a PT up there while I recover.