The Chicago Beer Runners "Taking cool down to a new level" Looking for fun, social runners interested in meeting other fellow runners in a relaxed, noncompetitive environment? Join us for biweekly runs around Lakeview, followed by a cold beverage or three. All abilities from beginner to experienced welcome. We don't break into pace groups, but with people who average anywhere between 7 and 14 minute miles, you'll usually find someone to run with. We meet year-round and have a lot of fun whet …

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team In Training (TNT) program is the world's largest endurance training program. Volunteers can participate by training to run or walk a full or half marathon, triathlon, century (100 mile) bike ride or hike adventure! In return, for coaching, training and a team atmosphere individuals raise funds to support our mission; to cure leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma and to improve the quality of life for patients and their families. For 20 years, The Leukemia & Lympho …

This group was started in the summer of 2009 by organizers who wanted to set up pickup softball games in the northwest suburbs in a variety of locations and formats. The group grew to over 200 people and weekly games were offered throughout the spring, summer, and fall. In the spring of 2013, they turned the reigns over to a local group who shares the same vision. Sports Monster has offered softball leagues and tournaments in Chicago for many years and runs the largest pickup soccer group in the …

COME AND LEARN TO ENJOY RUNNING WITHOUT SHOES! Previously considered by many as an "extreme sport", barefoot running (BFR) is now becoming recognized as a more healthful alternative to shod running. Many "joggers" are surprised to learn that BFR is both accessible to the non-elite and enjoyable by the non-masochist! Commonly asked questions about BFR: Q: Why would I want to run barefoot? A: Because you will learn to stop "jogging" (bouncing up & down) and start RUNNING, the smooth gait evolu …

If you are a part of Chicago's legal field and are looking to work off some stress or pounds, join a running group exclusively for judges, attorneys, law students, and those that are contemplating law school. Sunday morning work-outs include 5 mile-runs along Chicago's South Loop lake front.

Have you ever dreamed of making it to the finish line? But don't know how to get started? This program is for you! Designed for the beginning runner to accomplish a 5K or Half Marathon. Group runs will take place once per week! Check out the meetup for more details!

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Welcome to Uptown Runners! Though Chicago is full of devoted runners, many of the groups meet in Lincoln Park. But why head down there? We've got beautiful stretches of lakefront path and terrific, fun neighborhoods to run through right here in Uptown. The goal of this group is to connect with other runners in the area and find running buddies! Organizers will host 2-3 runs a week, but all members can request to host runs themselves. Want company on your 6:00 am 6 mile run each Wednesday morning …

One Brick provides support to local non-profit and community organizations by creating a unique, social and flexible volunteer environment for those interested in making a concrete difference in the community. We enable people to get involved, have an impact and have fun, without the requirements of individual long-term commitments. What makes us even more unique is that One Brick chapters are 100% volunteer-run! We have no employees...we don't even maintain offices! In fact, on a National level …

Women living with the chronic pain of vulvodynia wil find support, encouragement, comradery, and information at our meetings. The meetings are run on the guidelines provided by the National Vulvodynia Association (see nva.org) and we meet in the Evanston/Skokie/Rogers Park area. I organize the group but the group's leadership and agendas are run by its members. I started organizing vulvodynia support groups because of the unmet need I see as a licensed clinical social worker in private practice. …

this is a group for people who loves to run, specially for beginners. we are gonna start running 3 miles the first meet up the we will be running more and more, I will provide a running schedule to the members so they can see how many miles we will run and which day.

Enjoy late night runs? Like socializing at pubs? Why not combine the two! It's a pub run... literally.

Hey girls! So I started this group for young women like myself who want to meet other girls who enjoy running. To join this group, please be in your 20's or 30's and single with no kids. I'm sorry for these restrictions, but I feel that it's a little easier to make new friends that you click with if you're in similar stages of your life. Running events and races will be held in both the city and the burbs. Feel free to suggest any races that you're interested in doing!

Don't allow this winter to slip by not having contributed anything positive to your health- get in shape while everyone else is indoors hibernating. My goal is to meet 2-3 times a week, beginning at the end of November, at Portage Park and complete the 9 week Couch Potato to 5k program. Once we've completed that program we can continue adding to our runs until we're able to complete 5 miles comfortably. I am a beginner runner - we'll be beginning the program with only 1 mile of running at a pace …

I challenged myself to do 12 5ks in 12 months. In the end it was the best challenge I have ever set for myself because it turned out to be an adventure than I had not anticipated on having. Anyways, I wanted to make the expereince more social. I know a lot of people sign up for races because of family or friends, but what happens when that person can't go and you don't have any body to do a particular race with you? I know, most people end up not doing the race in that situation! So, I figured c …

Come join Clocktower Runners on Saturday morning for a run along the lakefront of 6-12 miles. We meet every Saturday morning in the parking lot for the Clocktower in Lincoln Park (behind the Waveland tennis courts)for a group run. From October to early June, we start at 8:00 a.m. and from June leading up to the Chicago Marathon, we start at 6:30 a.m. for the 18 week marathon training program. Distances and paces vary from 7:30 to 11:00 minute/mile.This is the friendliest running group you will …

Myself and my coworkers are runners looking for some motivation during the winter months. We work at element wellness located at 233 W North Ave (near North and Wells) and want to start a weekly running group. We will meet on Wednesday evenings at 6pm at element and go out for 3-4 mile run and come back. The best part is that our office is a raw juice and smoothie bar so all attendees will get a free juice or smoothie at the end of their run!

I am looking to recruit runners for the 2013 Bank of America Chicago Marathon to run with Ronald McDonald House Charities. Last year Team RMHC had over 400 runners and raised over $700,000 for the charity. As you might imagine, many of the children and families served by Ronald McDonald House Charities are running their own marathon—as they fight disease, illness and injury, and persevere through months or even years of hospital visits, surgeries and outpatient recovery. These children are worki …

It's time for our collective neighborhoods to have their own running group. All levels, all paces, all distances welcome. I recommend starting with one or two weeknight runs? Those interested we can end the evening with a beer at a local bar.

If you live and work in the Chicago Loop area, we are interested in forming up a group that runs every Tuesday night at 6pm along the Lakefront. We will run between a 9:00-10:30 pace for 3-4 miles each Tuesday. We will meet at the American Back Center located at 122 S Michigan Ave (Michigan and Adams), Suite 1265 for pre-running stretching. Several of the American Back Center are runners, mostly recreational runners that are looking to keep motivated during the winter. There are several races co …

Are you ready to get off the couch and incorporate exercise into your life. Or have you already started but think it would be more fun to do it with friends? Then come join the Lake Barrington Trail Blazers. We will be walking or running in the local forest preserve. Early morning before work is a great way to start. We will also squeeze in some evenings and weekends depending on the level of participation. We will also include some social events just for fun! So whether you are a beginner or a …

Team In Training Season Kickoff – Saturday, April 27 at 10 a.m. at Piper’s Alley in Chicago. Attend the free kickoff event to learn more about The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) groundbreaking Team In Training (TNT) charity sports endurance program. TNT staff, coaches and mentors have trained more than 500,000 people to raise more than $1.3 billion for research into lifesaving blood cancer therapies and support services for patients as they complete the endurance event of their choice. Ru …

This group is for anyone interested in running- from beginners to marathoners. I am planning on teaching running form focuses from Chi Running each session. These form focuses will help you run faster and more efficiently with less risk of injury. The goal is to become lifelong runners because you love it so much.

Fun *free* events for women runners training for the ZOOMA Chicago half marathon or 10K on August 10. Come out to hang out with fellow runners, meet new running friends, and log some miles towards race day! Everyone is welcome, no matter where you are in your training. Run/walkers, slow runners, fast runners, in-between runners. We're all headed to the same place! Race day is Saturday, August 10 at Montrose Harbor. www.zoomarun.com/chicago

Are you ready to run? Get on your running shoes and meet us at The Runner's Edge in Andersonville. We run on Thursday evenings at 6:30 p.m.

The Primo Center for Women and Children is hosting the 2nd Annual Run Home Chicago to take place at Soldier Field on June 9, 2013. The goal for this race is to raise awareness and funds for homelessness in Chicago. We have the honor of having Mayor Rahm Emmanuel and his wife Amy Rule serve as Honorary Chairs. Fitness expert Andrea Metcalf from NBC 5 Chicago will serve as Run Home Chicago Chair. This event is not only helping to raise funds for the women and children of the Primo Center, it will …

Sunrise over Lake Michigan--Best and most inspiring way to start your day! This group is for weekday morning runners who love running in the most beautiful and scenic part of Chicago--Lincoln Park just north of North Ave, zoo area, nature boardwalk, conservatory and along the lakefront. We'll meet Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings at 5:45 a.m. @ North & Clark, NE corner fountain and go at a leisurely pace (9-11 min miles) for 3-5 miles. Can't wait to meet you! :)

Running for Brews Chicago - Cheaper Than Therapy A social running club that loves drinking craft brews! Who ever said that you can't mix fun (running) with pleasure (good beer)...no one! Running For Brews is for all of those who enjoy getting out and breaking a sweat amongst the company of other fellow runners and then topping it off with an awesome craft brew and some great conversation. We meet up at Emporium Arcade Bar and then proceed to run a beautiful 5k route in and around the Wicke …