606 Athletic Club

The 606 Athletic Club runs Bucktown twice a week, keeps things moving at 3 miles, and ends every session with cold beers at a local bar. Lace up and your crew is already waiting.

Quick take

A neighborhood run club built around showing up, running the 606 trail, and grabbing a post-run beer with the people you just ran with. No pressure, no barriers, just run.

Best for

• Runners of all paces looking for a consistent weekly routine
• Anyone who wants a social scene attached to their miles
• Walkers and beginners ready to join a real run crew
• Chicago locals who want to explore Bucktown on foot
• Runners who think the post-run beer is part of the workout

When and where

• Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays
• Time: 6:30 PM
• Frequency: Weekly
• Start: Park No. 529, 2155 W Wabansia Ave, Bucktown
• Post-run: Gracie O’Malley’s, 1635 N Milwaukee Ave

Details

• Distance: 3 miles per session
• Terrain: Pavement and the 606 Trail
• Pacing: Multiple pacing groups, all paces welcome
• Walkers welcome: Yes
• Stroller friendly: No
• Dog friendly: No
• Address: 1635 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
• Neighborhood: Bucktown

Why runners like it

• The 606 Trail gives you a flat, car-free route right through the neighborhood twice a week
• Beers at Gracie O’Malley’s or Lottie’s Pub turn every run into a proper night out
• Multiple pacing groups mean you run your pace and still finish with the same crew

First visit

• No membership required to show up
• Joining is free
• Arrive at Park No. 529 on 2155 W Wabansia Ave before 6:30 PM
• Wear whatever you run in and bring a few dollars for post-run drinks
• No registration needed, just show up

Good to know

The 606 Athletic Club organizes through Meetup. Check their page at meetup.com/606athleticclub for any schedule updates before heading out.