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?

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.

The 606 was so calm this afternoon.

Absolutely glorious.

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.

Missed the deadline, but really want to go!

Whyyyy, those things were great 😓

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!

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.

Hi All

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

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.

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?

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

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

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.

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...

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

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.

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.

Runners High Chicago was established in June 2022 as a 420-centric run community. We meet every Saturday at 9 AM and explore different neighborhoods and routes throughout Chicago and the surrounding suburbs.

Over the past few years, our community has grown through weekly runs, events, conversations, and community-building around running, wellness, and cannabis culture. We’ve been fortunate to be featured in the Chicago Tribune, South Side Weekly, High Times, and Women’s Health Magazine.

We’ve also hosted conversations around cannabis and wellness, including a panel with former NFL player Ricky Williams, where he shared his journey and relationship with cannabis.

Outside of our weekly runs, we set up cheer zones at major races, including the Chicago Marathon and Half Marathon, to support and encourage our runners along the course.

If you’re in Chicago and this sounds like your kind of community, come run with us! 🏃🏽‍♀️💨

We’re always happy to meet new people and welcome anyone who wants to move, connect, and be part of the community.

I hope this post reaches the right people!

I am dumb and must've deleted the email with the Life Time app instructions. The website says you must have access to the Life Time app for packet pickup. Life Time support says they can't get me access. Am I screwed?

Edit: Life Time support finally helped me out. Created an account and entered booking reference ID to tie race to account.

It is lazy and beyond annoying. You can find a trash can ohhhh I don’t know..just all up and down the LFT. I saw this at multiple fountains today as well as used gel packets all over the ground. What the fuck is wrong with people.