Tortugas Run Club

Tortugas Run Club runs out of Pilsen in Chicago, and if you have ever felt like the back of the pack is where you belong, your crew is already waiting at Harrison Park.

Quick take

Tortugas means turtle in Spanish, and that name is the whole vibe. This club runs at your pace, no pressure, no drop-offs, just a genuine RunSesh every Sunday morning in one of Chicago’s most energetic neighborhoods.

Best for

• Beginners lacing up for the first time
• Back-of-pack runners who want to actually enjoy the run
• Anyone tired of feeling left behind at other clubs
• Runners who want community without the competition
• People curious about a hiking offshoot alongside the running group

When and where

• Day: Sundays
• Time: 10:00 AM
• Frequency: Weekly
• Location: Harrison Park, Pilsen, Chicago
• Area: Harrison Park serves as the home base before and after the run

Details

• Terrain: Park running on flat ground, easy on the legs
• Pace: All paces welcome, runners go at their own speed
• Slower runners: Specifically supported, not an afterthought
• Neighborhood: Pilsen, Chicago
• Cost: Free to join and show up
• Membership required: No
• Post-run hangout: Yes, the group sticks around at Harrison Park after the run

Why runners like it

• The turtle name is not just branding. Slower runners are genuinely centered here, not tolerated.
• Post-run hangouts at Harrison Park keep the community tight long after the miles are done.
• The club has built a reputation in Pilsen for showing up consistently, every Sunday, no drama.

First visit

• Show up to Harrison Park by 10:00 AM on a Sunday
• No registration or sign-up needed, it is free
• Run your own pace from the start, nobody is tracking you
• Stick around after for the post-run social at the park

Good to know

Follow @tortugas_rc on Instagram for run updates and any schedule changes before you head out.