Sat, Sep 26, 2026
Chicago, IL
Entry is $35 now and rises to $40 after Aug 31, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.
The course runs along the Bloomingdale Trail, a converted elevated rail line that cuts through Chicago's northwest side. The path is paved and sits above street level, so there are no intersections to navigate and the city spreads out around you as you run. Younger kids have their own shorter dashes, so families tend to show up together.
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Join a local run club. CARA Run Crew, Second City Track Club, Venados Running Club and others in Chicago welcome runners of all paces, and a weekly group run is the most reliable way to hold a training block together.
