Chicago Running-Road Races, Walks, Stores, Runnering Clubs, Events

Though just the tip of the running story iceberg, here are a few resources for Chicago running sites, stores, races, and clubs. Send me your race link/information and I will add it to the list.

2011 Running/Walk Races

Date Name (more info) CCity, State Register 4/23/2011 Chocolate Chase Rabbit Race 5K Palos Heights, il Register 5/15/2011 Jeanine Nicarico LIteracy Fund Run For Reading 2011 Naperville, il Register 5/15/2011 Rockford Marathon Rockford, il Register 5/21/2011 Lew Blond Memorial 5K Run/Walk 1 Mile Run Northbrook, il Register 5/28/2011 2011 Fleet Feet Sports Soldier Field 10 Mile presented by adidas Chicago, il Register 6/5/2011 Roselle Run for the Roses-Sternberg Lighting 5K and Youth 0.6K Event Roselle, IL Register 6/5/2011 Roselle Run for the Roses-Sternberg Lighting 5K and Youth 0.6K Event Roselle, IL Register 6/25/2011 10th Annual Raider Classic 5K/10K Quincy, il Register 7/4/2011 Community Bank of Elmhurst 4 on the 4th Elmhurst, il Register

Other Races

04/02/11
Bunny Dash 5K
Deer Grove East Forest Preserve, Palatine, IL, 60074
5K race, 1 mile youth race, and 100 yard dash/egg hunt. Fun for the whole family!
Please visit the website for details or contact Bryan Ganek at 847-829-4536.

4/17/11
LTHS Foundation 5K Run/Walk
LTHS, 1333 E. 7th Street, Lockport, IL
The LTHS Foundation 5 Run/Walk includes awards for top three runners in each age category, live entertainment, food vendors and area wellness and health organziations.
Call Kim Brehm at (815) 588-8121 or email her at kbrehm@lths.org for more information.

04/23/11
Bunny Rock 5K
Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL 60614
5K run/walk.
Please visit the website for details or contact Bryan Ganek at 847-829-4536.

04/23/2011
5k for Earth Day
Humboldt Park Boat House, 1400 N. Sacramento Ave., Chicago, IL 60622
"Please join Green Dot Environmental" as we celebrate the 2nd Annual 5K for Earth Day on Saturday, April 23, 2011. Providing a celebration of the intersection of health, the mainstream green movement and diverse community engagement, this 2nd Annual 5K run/walk highlight the best Chicago of the future set against the historic landmarks of Humboldt Park. Beginning with a family friendly 5k run/walk, the race will culminate at the Humboldt Park boat house with a free Green Living Expo including great music, family entertainment, delicious food, exciting vendors and shopping, environmental education and fun for the whole family.

May 1, 2011
2nd Annual Hornet Hustle
Darien Community Park
5K on a quick, fairly flat course. Cash prize for top male/female finishers. 7 age groups with prizes going to the top 3 male/female in each group. Don't forget all the food, music, and fun!

5/7/2011
Advocate Good Samaritan Quarryman 10 Mile & 5K
300 Main Street, Lemont, IL 60439
Challenge Yourself at the Quarryman There are lots of running races in Chicagoland, but nothing that is as unique and challenging as the Advocate Good Samaritan Quarryman 10 Mile and 5K in Lemont, Illinois. The Quarryman 10 Mile & 5K offers elite athletes, age group competitors and fitness runners a different, challenging course in Lemont's unique, scenic and small town setting. Visit our community and run one of the most challenging, unique and scenic road races in the Chicago area.

05/22/11
Splish Splash Half & Tropical 8K
Key Lime Cove, Gurnee, IL 60031
Half marathon and 8K run/walk.
Please visit the website for details or contact Bryan Ganek at 847-829-4536.

08/06/11
Champion's run 10K & 5K
Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL 60614
The 10K and 5K are open to all types of runners. The USATF certified course runs around beautiful Montrose Harbor in downtown Chicago.
Please visit the website for details or contact Bryan Ganek at 847-829-4536.

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