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The weather in Chicago is just starting to get nice. Get your butt in gear this summer with this helpful little calendar of Chicago's best summer runs and races.
Race for a Safe State
When: May 1, 2009
Where: Grant Park
Distance: 5K
Benefits: The Chicago Foundation for Women
More info here
Run to Remember
When: May 2, 2009
Where: Gold Star Family Park (east of Soldier Field)
Distance: 5K
Benefits: The Chicago Police Memorial Foundation
More info here
The police at Run to Remember are very cool…very, very cool.
Let's Move Together Arthritis Walk
When: May 16th, 2009
Where: Lincoln Park
Distance: 5K walk
Benefits: Arthritis Foundation
More info here
Alternate Route 8k Run for Youth
When: May 17, 2009
Where: Montrose Harbor
Distance: 8K
Benefits: Alternatives Inc. Youth Program
More info here
The Fleet Feet Soldier Field 10 Miler
When: May 23, 2009
Where: Soldier Field
Distance: 10 Miles
More info here
Run for Karate Participant 2008
Hi-Ya!!!
Chicago 13.1
When: June 7, 2009
Where: South Shore Cultural Center
Distance: Half marathon
More info here
ABC 7 Jim Gibbons 5k Run/3k Walk & Survivors Strut
When: June 18, 2009
Where: Grant Park
Distance: 5K run, 3K walk and Survivor’s Strut
Benefits: Leukemia Research Foundation
More info here
Crowds expected at the Magellan 1/2 marathon
The Pink Rabbit
Camouflaged as a pink rabbit This poor chap tried to sneak into the Women’s Festival last year.
He was beaten mercifully by mobs of angry women.
Proud to Run
When: June 27, 2009
Where: TBD
Distance: 10K, 5K, 2 mile walk
More info here
Chicago FireFighter's Run for the Kids
When: July 9, 2009
Where: Soldier Field
Distance: 5K
Benefits: Various children’s charities
More info here
Robot Firefighters: What the firefighters are raising money for in this year’s race.
Rock and Roll Chicago 1/2 Marathon
When: August 2nd, 2009
Where: Grant Park
Distance: Half Marathon
More info here
Elvis is Alive 5K
When: Aug 6, 2009
Where: Graceland???
Distance: 5K
Benefits: Elvis Memorial Fund
More info here
Elvis is Alive
and has a fully functional bladder.
Fleet Feet Sports
1620 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60614
The Granddaddy of running stores. This one is HUGE.
The Granddaddy of running stores. This one is HUGE.
PurpleStride
When: May 2, 2009
Where: Lincoln Park
Distance: 5K (walk)
Benefits: The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
More info here
I’m running to remember the 80s!!!!
C4 Miles: Making Strides for Mental Health
When: May 3, 2009
Where: Chicago Lakefront at Montrose and Simonds.
Distance: 4 miles
Benefits: Community Counseling Centers of Chicago
More info here
Chicago Walk to Empower
When: May 10, 2009 (Mother’s Day)
Where: Grant Park
Distance: 5K run (1 and 3 mile walk)
Benefits: Breast Cancer Network of Strength
More info here
Run for Charity
Like this charity case, Adam Morrison.
Magellan Development Chicago Spring Half Marathon and 10k
When: May 17, 2009
Where: Park at Lakeshore East (located at 400 E. South Water)
Distance: 1/2 Marathon and 10K
More info here
Run for Karate
When: May 30th
Where: In a land far far away
Distance: 3, 6, 9 miles
Benefits:Thousand Waves
More info here
Share Your Soles 5K/10K
When: May 31, 2009
Where: Soldier Field
Distance: 5K/10K
Benefits: Share Your Soles
More info here
Girls on the Run Spring 5K
When: June 6th, 2009
Where:
Distance: 5K
Benefits: Girls on the Run
More info here
Participants receive lifetime ban from Chicago’s Run for healthy Kids
Children's Memorial Race for the Kids
When: June 20th
Where: Lincoln Park
Distance: 5K
Benefits:Children’s Memorial Hospital
More info here
Fleet Feet Women's 5K 10K and Festival
When: July 19th
Where: TBD
Distance: 5K and 10K
More info here
Community Mental Health Council, Inc "Save a Life" Wellness Walk/Run/Bike
When: June 20, 2009
Where: MysteryLand
Distance: 8K
Benefits: Community Mental Health Council
More info here
Avon Breast Cancer Walk.
“I’m walking to save 2nd base!!!”
Race Judicata
When: July 30th, 2009
Where: Lower Hutchinson Field
Distance: 5K
Benefits: Chicago Volunteer Legal Services
More info here
The Rock and Roll 1/2 Marathon
The Running Rabbis: Unfortunately, as a first year event, Rock and Roll 1/2 Marathon had a hard time booking big name bands…
***Recommended Resources***
El Guapo’s Guide to Running the Chicago Marathon in a Banana Costume
Chicago Area Runners Association
Universal Sole
3052 N Lincoln Ave Ste 5, Chicago, IL 60657
Killer Running Store in Lakeview. They know their stuff here.
El Guapo recommended!!!!
Killer Running Store in Lakeview. They know their stuff here.
El Guapo recommended!!!!
Running Away
1634 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Bucktown running store for Hipsters. Come here if your preferred running shoe is a converse canvas high-top.
Bucktown running store for Hipsters. Come here if your preferred running shoe is a converse canvas high-top.
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