Where they meet
Little Village
Social
Viento LVRC
Chicago, Illinois
Community anchor in Little Village running scene
About This Club
Viento LVRC is a social run crew based in Little Village that's been meeting for over 10 years. It's built for a range of people, from beginners to marathon trainees, and the focus is on community rather than performance. If you're looking for a road-running group tied to a specific Chicago neighborhood, this is that.
Highlights
- Little Village focused
- Longstanding 10+ years
- Laid-back social vibe
- Community building
- Safe space
Who It Suits
This suits beginners, walkers, and people who want a social road-running group anchored in Little Village. It's not built for elite racers chasing competitive pace, and it's not a trail-running group, so if that's what you want, look elsewhere.
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What a Run With Them Is Like
Runs happen on road terrain, and the pace range covers casual runners all the way up to people training for marathons, so no single pace defines the group. Walkers are welcome, which tells you this isn't a group built around hitting splits. It's not set up for strollers or dogs, so plan to come without either.
PaceAll levels, casual to marathon trainees
TerrainRoad
Your First Run
Check their Instagram, @vientolvrc, for meetup details, or email viento.lvrc@gmail.com if you want to ask before showing up. There's no cost and no membership required to join a run, so you can just turn up once you know where and when. The record describes the atmosphere as laid-back and social, and with a pace range from casual to marathon trainee, being new or slower isn't something this group is set up to make an issue of.
Something to train for
Upcoming Races in Chicago
63 upcoming races in Chicago. Having one on the calendar is the easiest way to turn a few group runs into a habit.
Sat, Aug 1, 2026Dim Sum & Then Some: The Uptown 5K/10K & Kids Dash Chicago, ILFrom $55Details Sat, Aug 8, 2026Track Night Chicago Chicago, ILFrom $5Details Sat, Aug 15, 2026Prostate Cancer Awareness 5K Walk/Run/Bike Chicago, ILFrom $35Details
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Common Questions About Viento LVRC
Do I need to sign up or pay to join?
No. There's no cost to join and no membership requirement, so you can just show up to a run.
Can I bring my dog or a stroller?
No, the group isn't set up as dog-friendly or stroller-friendly.
Is it okay if I need to walk during the run?
Yes, walkers are welcome and the group is described as beginner-friendly.
Where do I find out when and where they're running?
Check their Instagram, @vientolvrc, for meetup info, or email viento.lvrc@gmail.com directly.
Is this a trail running group?
No, they run on road terrain, and the record notes the group isn't a fit for trail runners.
Where this comes from: Club details come from each club’s own channels (their site, Meetup, Strava and social posts) and are checked by hand. Group runs move, so confirm the meeting spot on the club’s latest post before you head out. Last updated April 2026.