Venados Running Club

Venados Running Club has been lacing up in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood since 1981, and every Wednesday night at Monochrome Brewing, that history hits the pavement all over again.

Quick take

One of Chicago’s longest-running community clubs, Venados keeps it simple: show up on Wednesday, pick your distance, run the neighborhood, then grab a beer with your crew.

Best for

• Runners who want a consistent weekly run with real community behind it
• Anyone curious about Pilsen’s streets and local running culture
• Runners looking for both casual miles and a competitive racing team branch
• Those who want post-run socials built into the routine

When and where

• Day: Every Wednesday
• Time: 7:00 PM
• Start location: Monochrome Brewing
• Address: 2102 S Carpenter St, Chicago, IL 60608
• Neighborhood: Pilsen

Details

• Distance options: 3 miles or 5 miles
• Pace: All paces welcome, paces vary across the group
• Terrain: Road running through neighborhood streets
• Frequency: Weekly, year-round
• Post-run social: Yes, beer and socializing at Monochrome Brewing after every run
• Racing team: A racing team branch is available for runners who want to compete
• Stroller friendly: No
• Dog friendly: No

Why runners like it

• Venados has been running Pilsen since 1981, so the roots here run deep and the regulars know these streets cold.
• The post-run at Monochrome Brewing is part of the RunSesh, not an afterthought, your crew is already pulling up a stool.
• Two distance options mean you pick your effort on the night, no pressure either way.

First visit

• The run is free to join and no membership is required to show up
• Head to Monochrome Brewing at 2102 S Carpenter St before 7:00 PM on a Wednesday
• Pick the 3-mile or 5-mile route based on how your legs feel
• No registration needed, just show up ready to run

Good to know

Full event details, racing team info, and club updates live at venadosrunning.com.