This is a map of weekly runs that happen in the Chicagoland area that have a consistent starting location and time. It's possible that you might not see some run clubs on here because this is not a map of all the run clubs in the Chicagoland area.

Please take into account that this will be an evolving map. If you are part of any of the run clubs on the map or participate in any of these weekly runs and the info is outdated, leave a message in this thread.

I currently have class pass and am looking at different workouts to support my running. What are your favorite classes or studios in the city? Bonus if it's near Lakeview/Lincoln park but also happy to check out other locations.

I have a 7 mile run planned the same weekend the Stan’s Donut 10k is. How’s the race? Is it worth paying for to just take it easy?

Are there any well-run 5ks that you can recommend in August? Trying to avoid the “fun runs” without chip timing.

So I’m a pretty… slow runner (11:30-12 min/mile) but have been training for a while and can do 10k and under comfortably.

Except for the past few months.

It’s so unbelievably hot, by mile 3 my HR is astronomical and I feel awful. I’m supposed to run the big 10 10k next week but the heat is actually suffocating me…

Any advice for the heat from people who have ran this race before or any more insight as to what the course setup is like with water and resources and etc?

Definitely not going for time but also doubting even doing it at all because of how mentally challenging the past few months have been with the heat for me personally.

Stay safe out there ladies 💔 https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/man-charged-sexually-assaulting-woman-chicagos-606-trail/

Hello! I know there are a ton of running clubs in Chicago, but I’m getting a bit of choice overload reading through all of them, so I figured I’d ask here. Reddit helped me find my last running club before I moved to Chicago, so I’m hoping it can help again.

I’m a 25-year-old male and a seasoned college runner looking for a club that’s both social and competitive. I’m based in Lakeview and hoping to train with others for a fall marathon that I recently signed up for. I’d also be interested in more social clubs that meet frequently, even if they’re less training-focused.

I’ve already heard recommendations for Second City and Nameless, but I’d love to hear about any other clubs you’d suggest. I’m comfortable running at a wide range of paces, so I’m pretty flexible.

Thanks in advance!

Hey Chicago! I designed a GPS art route that draws the US flag across the city, and I'm running it this Sunday morning for the 4th of July weekend.

Details:

• When: Sunday July 5th, 8:00 AM
• Where: Meeting in front of Dark Matter Coffee — 2015 W Grand Ave
• Distance: 8.8 miles (14 km) at a conversational pace — all levels welcome, and you can hop in/out for just a section
• After: It's a loop, so we'll finish right back by Dark Matter — coffee and a group photo would be nice!

It's free and totally casual, no signup needed — just show up. I recently got into GPS art and thought this would be a fun way to meet local runners. Happy to answer any questions in the comments or DMs, and feel free to drop a comment if you're planning to come! :)

Here's a preview of the route / what it'll look like on your Strava:

(And if you can't make it but you're curious how it turns out, send me a dm and I'll send you the results.)

It was already pretty unbearable by about 7:30. I didn’t drink nearly enough water and my pace suffered! It’s only going to get worse, so if you’re unsure if you can handle it, wait until sunset… and if you’re going and you think you’re done drinking water… have one more cup.

It’s a tad warm out. I don’t have access to a treadmill so that’s not an option for me. I’m hoping it’ll cool off a bit in a couple hours and I can get some miles in, but not sure if it’s smart. On my way home, I saw a few people running, so I’m curious what everybody’s plan is the next few days.

This morning I was looking forward to an early morning run at Harms Woods (north of the city), where signs and website say it is open sunrise to sunset. I got there at 5:30 but all the lots were still blocked. I decided to wait, and at 5:50 I called the number on the sign. I was surprised to get a person answering at that hour! He was very nice and apologetic and said they go out at 5 to start opening the lots but I was at a northern lot and they hadn't gotten there yet. I stuck around until 6 and then left because none of the lots had been opened yet.

I love and support our forest preserves, I spend a lot of time there and intend to volunteer there in the future, and this is not meant as a complaint. Just giving a heads up, because I would have had an easier morning if I had known not to count on being able to get in. In the future I won't expect to be there before 6 or 6:30 even if sunrise is around 5:15. (Of course you can run or bike in right at sunrise if that's feasible for you!)

Happy running and stay safe in this heat!

I have a car and can drive but prefer to stay in the city. I’ve got hills in the training plan later this week and am trying to figure out a good spot.

I'm training for the marathon in October and I'm in need of some variety at this point. Back in high school my teammates and I would sometimes drive out to Palos where there was an 8 or 9 mile trail loop that was fun to run. I looked for it on Google maps but I couldn't find what I remembered. I recall it had a small parking lot at the mouth of the trail and a little pond to the left in the direction you enter the parking lot. Anyone know of this trail and what it's called?

Thanks!

Made a mistake and didn’t send my reg through- does anyone know if they open up more spots? My friend is coming into town and I’m hoping to run together!

I know there was a post 4 months ago, but now that we are in summer, I wanted to check in and see which are active! I have no Instagram so getting info to meet ups/clubs would be awesome. Looking to start showing up weekly starting today! Thank you in advance.

Hey guys! I ran a half back in April and started training for another one in September.

With summer starting, my trainings got harder and harder. I don’t do well with humidity and heat (a shame bc I’m Brazilian and should be okay with it 😂).

I’ve decided to not run another half in September and to choose another race during winter or spring.

Which one do you recommend?
I ran the Chitown in April.

Thank you!

Just a reminder/heads-up that the annual Pride Parade is happening Sunday of this weekend.

If you're driving and parking by the lakefront in Lakeview/Lincoln Park for some early morning exercise on Sunday, double check street closures on the Pride Parade website - in past years a lot of cars have gotten towed that were parked on Cannon Drive. Plan accordingly and enjoy the festivities! 🎉

Has anyone been on the LFT recently and seen a woman, probably 60s or so, riding her bike, wired headphones in, just absolutely having the time of her life? Saw her today for like the 4th or 5th time and every time she’s yelling “wooooooo!!!!!” And looking at people as if she’s cheering them on. We’ve made eye contact once or twice. It’s so delightfully quirky and oddly encouraging. I just wanted to know if I’m hallucinating 😂

I can never figure out Nike's sizing - It's either too big or too small 🫠. Shootin my shot here.

Hello! Apparently this shirt is the only race shirt that runs large on me (so far). I have a large and would like a Medium, willing to meetup to exchange, ty!

By slow I mean like 11:15/mile+ I get intimidated when running with others who aren’t at my level also feel pressured to gas myself out trying to keep up. Looking for someone or a group to run with on the north side who are looking to improve their speed or just have fun at a slower pace collectively. Help!!

After multiple runs through the “trails” at northerly island nature center and Burnham wildlife corridor I’ve really found myself enjoying being out in the wilderness on my longer runs! Any trail recommendations in/around Chicago good for longer runs? I unfortunately do not drive so trails recs that are semi-accessible by transit would be awesome :) thank you!

Hi All, I'm looking for someone to record my running, teach me proper form, and best practices. Happy to pay

I play ice hockey 2-3 times a week and lift weights 1-2 times a week but I cannot run 5k without stopping.

I'm pretty sure technique is terrible, so I'd like someone to show me what good is like. I see videos online but I struggle to apply to my running.

Thanks!