Chicago Athlete Magazine 2015 Annual Event Guide by Chicago Athlete Magazine

2015 EVENT GUIDE

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2015 has something for every endurance athlete. If you need proof, just flip through this issue of Chicago Athlete Magazine. Events ranging from fun runs to marathons, from casual bike rides to time trials, from youth triathlons to the ITU World Triathlon Grand Final Chicago fill this year’s calendar, providing options no matter your skill level or sport. In case you need further proof that Chicago is a great place to be as an endurance athlete, take a look through our extensive list of clubs that swim, bike and run in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. With so many different groups in so many different communities around the area, no athlete has to train alone. Not sure if group training fits your goals or lifestyle? Karen Patterson writes about the benefits of working out with a club on page 82. If you’re on the fence about joining a group, this may help you make up your mind. If the number of clubs and events in the area doesn’t motivate you to get moving, maybe some new gear will help. With an abundance of running, bike and triathlon stores around Chicagoland, you’re never all that far from a local shop that can help you update your wardrobe or upgrade your equipment. Staff members also serve as an invaluable resource for all your sport and gear-related questions to help you get the most out of your training and racing. As always, Chicago Athlete will be here throughout the whole year, bringing you the latest local news, events and happenings. Stay active!

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FEATURE

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NEVER RUN ALONE

THE BENEFITS OF GROUP TRAINING

DEPARTMENTS

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Adventure Racing Events

64.

Swimming Events

18.

Cycling Racing

66.

Swimming Clubs

20.

Cycling Tours

70.

Triathlon Events

22.

Cycling Clubs

76.

Triathlon Clubs

26.

Cycling Stores

78.

Duathlon

34.

Running Events

80.

Winter Clubs

52.

Running Clubs

80.

Winter Stores

58.

Running Stores

84.

Classes/Clinics

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Walk Only Events

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adventure events

More Calendar events at: YOUR PERSONAL RACE CALENDAR

February

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May

02/07/15 Michigan adventure race: Winter edition Grand Rapids MI www.miadventurerace.com

05/09/15 MiSSiON adventure race & MiSSiON lite beginner ar Liberty IN www.dinoseries.com/adventure-racing

02/07/15 Michigan adventure race: Winter edition Grand Rapids MI www.miadventurerace.com

Urban Dare Chicago SaturDay, JuNe 13 ChiCagO, il

Partner up with a teammate and race around Chicago to checkpoints throughout the city. racers will solve clues to take photos or perform dares in this event that usually takes two to four hours to complete.

JuNe

06/06/15 Michigan adventure race: Silver lake edition Silver Lake/Mears MI www.miadventurerace.com

april

04/25/15 Oswego big Mouth adventure race - Over under big Mouth Division Oswego IL www.oswegolandparkdistrict.org

06/13/15 urban Dare Chicago Chicago IL www.urbandare.com 06/27/15 plot pedal paddle adventure race Dixon IL www.teamdragonaz.wix.com/ plot-pedal-paddle

04/25/15 Oswego big Mouth adventure race Sunrise big Mouth Division Oswego IL www.oswegolandparkdistrict.org

July

07/11/15 rundezvous race Crystal Lake IL rundezvousrace.com

SepteMber

09/19/15 rockMan Challenge Watertown WI rockmanchallenge.org

OCtOber

10/10/15 Michigan adventure race: artprize edition Grand Rapids MI www.miadventurerace.com 10/24/15 Zombie Survival Terre Haute IN cross-roads-events.com/zombie

adventure Clubs

Chicago area Orienteering Club www.chicago-orienteering.org P.O. Box 369 Mundelein, IL 60090 president@chicago-orienteering.org

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National united States adventure racing association www.usara.com P.O. Box 514 Welborn, TX 77881 979-703-5018 info@usara.com

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Rundezvous Race SaturDay, July 11 | CryStal lake, il

tired of the usual obstacle course race scene? Check out the rundezvous race, a four-mile course filled with 14 events ranging from archery to fire starting to trivia. Participants have the chance to win a hatchet and can brand their own finisherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s prize.

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cycling raCes

More Calendar events at: YOUR PERSONAL RACE CALENDAR

february

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03/14/15 abD Outdoor cycling time trial series 4 Winfield IL www.abdcycling.com

02/01/15 abD indoor cycling time trial series 2 Winfield IL www.abdcycling.com

Spring Super Criterium SaTurDay, aPrIl 11 SOuTh belOIT, Il

take on the challenge of Blackhawk Farms at the spring super Criterium, the kickoff to the region’s road cycling season. the course caters to both veterans and beginners, and the facility includes indoor registration and spectating.

03/20/15 24 hour Cycling relay Challenge Libertyville IL www.thebookbridge.org

02/08/15 Chicago Time Trial Cup - race#2 -10 Mile, Indoor 2-Person Team Time Trial Chicago IL ffc.com/indoor-cycling-series

aPrIl

02/15/15 9th annual endure It! Indoor Time Trial Series: race #222.3k Individual TT Naperville IL www.endureitsportstri.com 02/22/15 abD indoor cycling time trial series 3 Winfield IL www.abdcycling.com

04/11/15 Spring Super Criterium South Beloit IL www.bikereg.com

05/24/15 abD Masters Criterium Series 2 Wood Dale IL www.abdcycling.com

04/12/15 John fraiser Memorial Time Trial Maple Park IL www.abdcycling.com

05/24/15 abD Masters Criterium Series 3 Wood Dale IL www.abdcycling.com

May

05/15/15 fat & Skinny Tire fest 12 Winona Lake IN www.fatandskinnytirefest.com

MarCh

03/08/15 Chicago Time Trial Cup - race#3 -20k Individual Indoor Time Trial Chicago IL ffc.com/indoor-cycling-series

05/23/15 abD Masters Criterium Series 1 Wood Dale IL www.abdcycling.com

July

07/11/15 Winfield (abr) National Criterium Championship Winfield IL www.winfieldcriterium.com

auguST

08/02/15 blood, Sweat & Tears Charity bike ride Mundelein IL BikeBST.org

SePTeMber

09/19/15 fall fling Cycling Criterium race 1 West Chicago IL www.abdcycling.com

09/26/15 fall fling Cycling Criterium race 3 West Chicago IL www.abdcycling.com 09/27/15 fall fling Cycling Time Trial race 4 West Chicago IL www.abdcycling.com

09/20/15 fall fling Cycling Criterium race 2 West Chicago IL www.abdcycling.com

cycling tours

february

aPrIl

02/21/15 Cycle for Survival Chicago IL www.cycleforsurvival.org

MarCh

04/18/15 Spin to break the Cycle Chicago IL www.worldsportchicago.org/spin

03/22/15 Wheeling Wheelmen St. Patrick’s Day ride Wauconda IL wheelmen.com/st_pats.asp

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04/26/15 folks On Spokes easter ride Park Forest IL www.folksonspokes.com

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May

05/16/15 Tour de Cure-Madison Madison WI diabetes.org/tourmadison 05/17/15 arlington 500 Barrington IL www.cyclearlington.com 05/20/15 ride of Silence Joliet IL www.rideofsilence.org

05/31/15 uPaf ride for the arts, sponsored by Miller lite Milwaukee WI

JuNe

06/07/15 Touring ride in rural Indiana (TrIrI) June bicycle rally Mitchell And Spencer IN www.triri.org

06/07/15 The udder Century Union IL www.mchenrybicycleclub.org 06/07/15 Chicago honor ride and run. helping our healing Veterans. Skokie IL ride2recovery.com 06/12/15 Chicago bike Week Chicago IL

Trek performance race bikes have what it takes to get you to the line first, however you ride: climbing the high Alps, sprinting off the front in a solo break, putting in the long, hard miles. Trek has the perfect road weapon for every kind of victory.

GeorGe Garner CyClery - lake ZuriCh GeorGe Garner CyClery - northbrook

575 Ela Road Lake Zurich, IL. 60047 847.438.9600 www.georgegarnercyclery.com

villaGe CyCle Center

1337 N Wells St. Chicago, IL 312.751.2488 www.villagecycle.co

villaGe CyClesPort

1326 N. Rand Rd. Arlington Heights, IL 60004

GeorGe Garner CyClery - libertyville 740 N. Milwaukee Ave. Libertyville, IL 60048 847.362.6030 www.georgegarnercyclery.com

villaGe CyClesPort

203 W. Northwest Highway Barrington, IL 60010

Prairie Path CyCles - batavia

villaGe CyClesPort

45 Arlington Heights Rd. Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

Prairie Path CyCles - Winfield

1111 Waukegan Rd. Northbrook, IL 60062 847.272.2100 www.georgegarnercyclery.com

160 W Wilson, Batavia, IL 630-406-9749 www.prairiepathcycles.com 27 W. 181 Geneva, Winfield, IL 630-690-9749 www.prairiepathcycles.com

trek biCyCle store hiGhland Park

1925 Skokie Valley Rd., Highland Park, IL 60035 847-433-8735

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Wheel and sProCket

1027 Davis St, Evanston, IL 60201

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cycling tours

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06/14/15 The 34th Annual BCLC Ramble Wilmot WI bikebclc.com/ramble/about_ramble.htm

07/12/15 Biking with Beanzie 2015 DeKalb IL kishkiwanis.org

06/14/15 Grand Illinois Trail and Parks Bike Tour (GITAP) Kewanee IL www.bikelib.org/gitap

07/18/15 Scenic Shore 150 Mequon WI www.scenicshore150.org

Spin to Break the Cycle

07/19/15 rideATAXIA Channahon IL rideataxia.org/chicago

06/27/15 2 Rivers On 2 Wheels Logansport IN www.2riverson2wheels.org

07/25/15 Venus de Miles, all-women’s bike ride Lake Forest IL illinois.venusdemiles.com/Ride

06/28/15 Swedish Days Ride Burlington IL www.fvbsc.org

AuGuST

juLy

07/06/15 Ride Across INdiana: Same Thing, Only Ride More! (RAINSTORM) Richmond IN 07/11/15 Ride Across INdiana (RAIN) West Terre Haute To Richmond IN www.rainride.org 07/12/15 Flavors of Wisconsin Bicycle Tour Madison WI www.aroundwisbike.com

08/01/15 CowaLuNGa 2015 Bike Tour Gurnee IL www.cowalunga.org 08/09/15 Northern Woods and Waters Bicycle Tour Three Lakes WI www.aroundwisbike.com 08/16/15 Wright Ride 2015 Oak Park IL www.oakparkcycleclub.org/ wright_ride 08/23/15 Tour de La Porte La Porte IN www.tourdelaporte.org

SATuRDAy, APRIL 18 | CHICAGO, IL

take your cycling inside at this spin event, located at the house of Blues Chicago. Participants can ride for one or three hours at this event that raises funds for World sport Chicago’s programs that aim to build stronger and safer communities in Chicago.

SePTeMBeR

09/13/15 Harmon Hundred Wilmot WI wheelmen.com/harmon_hundred.asp 09/19/15 Tour de Cheese Monroe WI www.bbbsgreencounty.org 09/20/15 September escapade TRIRI (Touring Ride in Rural Indiana) Scottsburg IN www.triri.org

09/20/15 North Shore Century Evanston IL www.evanstonbikeclub.org/nsc 09/20/15 Harvest Bicycle Century Tour Rolling Prairie IN 09/20/15 Hospice Hustle 2015 Hospice of the Calumet Area Crown Point IN www.BikeforHospice.org

mountain Biking

AuGuST

08/09/15 Palos Meltdown Mountain Bike Race Willow Springs IL palosmeltdown.com 20

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08/22/15 Tour de La Porte La Porte IN www.tourdelaporte.org

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SePTeMBeR

09/12/15 24 Hours of DINO Versailles IN www.dinoseries.com/24-hours-of-dino

09/19/15 Chequamegon Fat Tire Festival Cable & Hayward WI www.cheqfattire.com

OCTOBeR

10/04/15 26th Pumpkin Pie Bicycle Ride Ottawa IL www.starvedrockcycling.com

Bike Clubs

Arlington HeigHts

CHAMPAign

Arlington Heights Bicycle Association www.cyclearlington.com 500 East Miner Arlington Heights, IL 60004 membership@cyclearlington.com

AUrorA

FriDAY, JUne 12 CHiCAgo, il

Celebrate cycling with this week full of events that runs from June 12 to 19. With outdoor spin classes, a bike tour of the Near North side and the bike to Work Rally, the week has something for everyone.

CHiCAgo

Chicago Bike Winter www.bikewinter.org chair@bikewinter.org

BArrington

Barrington Bicycle Club barringtonbikeclub.org billgotfryd@yahoo.com

Chicago Cycling Club www.chicagocyclingclub.org P.O. Box 1178 Chicago, IL 60690 773-509-8093 info@chicagocyclingclub.org

BelleVille

st. louis Cycling Club/Belleville Area Bicycling and eating society (BABes) www.bike2eat.org P.O. Box 620 Belleville, IL 62222 bicycle2eat@gmail.com

Chicago Friars ski & Bike Club www.chicagofriars.com P.O. Box 14285 Chicago, IL 60614 chicagofriars@gmail.com

BlUe islAnD

Blue island Bicycle Club www.bibc.us repto@aol.com

BlooMington

Mclean County Wheelers mcleancountywheelers.com P.O. Box 947 Bloomington, IL 61702 mcleancountywheelers@gmail.com

BUFFAlo groVe

Wheeling Wheelmen Bicycle Club www.wheelmen.com P.O. Box 7304 Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 wheeling@wheelmen.com

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Chicago Bike Week

Active transportation Alliance www.activetrans.org 9 W. Hubbard St., Ste. 402 Chicago, IL 60654 312-427-3325

league of illinois Bicyclists www.bikelib.org 2550 Cheshire Dr. Aurora, IL 60504 630-978-0583 lib@bikeLIB.org

Kickapoo Mountain Bike Club www.kickapoombc.org P.O. Box 3414 Champaign, IL 61826 kickapoomountainbike@gmail.com

get a grip Cycles www.getagripcycles.com 4359 W Irving Park Rd Chicago, IL 60641 773-427-4747 adam@getagripcycles.com great lakes randonneurs glrrando.org glrinfo@glrrando.org Major taylor Chicago majortaylorchicago.com 6100 S. Blackstone Ave. Chicago, IL 60637 majortaylorchicago@gmail.com slow roll Chicago slowrollchicago.org University of Chicago Velo Club ucvc.uchicago.edu matthew.cheung4@gmail.com

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elMHUrst

Windy City Cycling Club www.windycitycyclingclub.com 1658 N. Milwaukee Ave. # 171 Chicago, IL 60647 outreach@windycitycyclingclub.com

elmhurst Bicycle Club www.elmhurstbicycling.org 300 W. Butterfield Rd. Elmhurst, IL 60126 membership@elmhurstbicycling.com

XXX racing AthletiCo www.xxxracing.org 6415 N. Ravenswood #8 Chicago, IL 60626 management@xxxracing.org

evanston Bicycle Club www.evanstonbikeclub.org P.O. Box 1981 Evanston, IL 60204 membership@evanstonbikeclub.org

CrYstAl lAKe

McHenry County Bicycle Club www.mchenrybicycleclub.org P.O. Box 917 Crystal Lake, IL 60039

DeCAtUr

Decatur Bicycle Club www.decaturbicycleclub.org P.O. Box 3353 Decatur, IL 62524 membership@decaturbicycleclub.org

DiXon

rock river Valley Bicycle Club 205 East 1st St. Dixon, IL 61032 815-622-8180 bike_doctor@hotmail.com

DoWners groVe

Downers grove Bicycle Club downersgrovebicycleclub.org 900 Ogden Ave. #261 Downers Grove, IL 60515 membership@dgbikeclub.org

eVAnston

FreePort

Chain link Cyclists www.chainlinkcyclists.org P.O. Box 839 Freeport, IL 61032

HigHlAnD PArK

Albertoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sport Cycling Club www.albertoscycles.com 661 Central Ave. Highland Park, IL 60035 847-432-0015

HoMeWooD

south Chicago Wheelmen southchicagowheelmen.com 708-906-6239

Joliet

Joliet Bicycle Club www.jolietbicycleclub.com P.O. Box 2758 Joliet, IL 60434 phil.furmanski@gmail.com

lAKe AnD MCHenrY CoUnties

our gang Bicycle Club www.meetup.com McHenry and Lake County gwbikerchick@yahoo.com

liBertYVille

Bicycle Club of lake County (BClC) www.bikebclc.com P.O. Box 521 Libertyville, IL 60048 membership@bikebclc.com

MAtteson

Folks on spokes www.folksonspokes.com P.O. Box 763 Matteson, IL 60443 webmaster@folksonspokes.com

MoUnt ProsPeCt

Mt. Prospect Bicycle Club www.mpbikeclub.com 411 S. Maple St. Mount Prospect, IL 60056 mpbikeclub@gmail.com

nAPerVille

naperville Bicycle Club www.napervillebikeclub.com P.O. Box 213 Naperville, IL 60566 napervillebike@yahoo.com

E S L U P M I Y R E V FOR E

PROSPECT BIKES AND TRAINS

506 E. Northwest Hwy., Mt. Prospect, IL 60056 847-259-4569 | www.prospectbikesandtrains.com

MIKES BIKE SHOP

155 N. Northwest Hwy, Palatine, IL 60067 847-358-0948 | www.mikesbikeshoppalatine.com

THE PONY SHOP

1224 Chicago Ave., Evanston, IL 847-864-5775 | www.ponyshop.com

Bike Clubs

NORTHBROOK

Northbrook Cycling Committee northbrookcyclecommittee.org 1479 Maple Ave. Northbrook, IL 60062 847-291-2985

OAK LAWN

ROCKFORD

Rock Cut Trail Crew www.rctrailcrew.org P.O. Box 5271 Rockford, IL 61125 alancoppmtb@msn.com

Bike Psychos P.O. Box 652 Oak Lawn, IL 60454

OAK PARK

Oak Park Cycle Club oakparkcycleclub.org P.O. Box 1488 Oak Park, IL 60304 oakparkcycleclub@yahoo.com

ORLAND PARK

Team Apache Bicycle Racing Club www.teamapache.org Orland Park Cyclery 14445 S. John Humphrey Dr. Orland Park, IL 60462 info@teamapache.org

OTTAWA

Starved Rock Cycling Association www.starvedrockcycling.com P.O. Box 2304 Ottawa, IL 61350 starvedrockcycling@yahoo.com

PEORIA

Illinois Valley Wheelm’n www.ivwheelmn.org 6518 N. Sheridan Rd., Suite 2 Peoria, IL 61614 ivwheelmn@gmail.com

SCHAUMBURG

Schaumburg Bicycle Club schaumburgbicycleclub.org 231 S. Civic Drive Schaumburg, IL 60193 hwdpxyz@gmail.com

SPRINGFIELD

Springfield Bicycle Club www.spfldcycling.org P.O. Box 2203 Springfield, IL 62705 president@spfldcycling.org Team MACK Racing, Ltd. www.teammackracing.org teammack@comcast.net

ST. CHARLES

Fox Valley Bicycle and Ski Club www.fvbsc.org P.O. Box 1073 St. Charles, IL 60174 membership@fvbsc.org

STICKNEY

Peoria Area Mountain Bike Association www.pambamtb.org

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Venus de Miles, All-Women’s Run & Ride

Blackhawk Bicycle & Ski Club www.blackhawkbicycleclub.org P.O. Box 6443 Rockford, IL 61125 president@blackhawkbicycleclub.org

Northbrook Garner Bicycle Club northbrookbicycleclub.org 1111 Waukegan Rd. Northbrook, IL 60062 847-272-2100

Peoria Bicycle Club/ PBC Racing www.peoriabicycleclub.com 704 Firethorn Dr. Washington, IL 61571 lantzka@gmail.com

CAMBr (Chicago Area Mountain Bikers) www.cambr.org jstoeckigt@cambr.org

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SATURDAY, JULY 25 | LAKE FOREST, IL

head to lake Forest for a 25-or 62-mile ride to support greenhouse scholars, an education organization that provides support to high-performing, under-resourced college students. this event, designed exclusively for women, now also features a 5K and 10K run for those more inclined to travel by foot than bike.

STREAMWOOD

Chicago Area Tandem Society (CATS) www.chicagotandems.com 800 Hayward Ave. Streamwood, IL 60107 chicagotandems@mchsi.com

TINLEY PARK

American Bicycle Racing www.AmBikeRace.com ambikerace@aol.com

URBANACHAMPAIGN

Prairie Cycle Club www.prairiecycleclub.org P.O. Box 115 Urbana, IL 61803 ribabran@aol.com

WILMETTE

Higher Gear highergearchicago.com 1515 N. Sheridan Wilmette, IL 60091 847-256-2330

WINFIELD

ABD Cycle Club www.abdcycling.com 27W181 Geneva Rd. Winfield, IL 60190 630-690-9749 abdcycling@gmail.com

DAVENPORT, IA

Friends of Off Road Cycling www.qcforc.org

Quad Cities Bicycle Club www.qcbc.org P.O. Box 3575 Davenport, IA 52808 jwhjkh@gmail.com

VALPARAISO, IN

Calumet Crank Club www.bicycling.org P.O. Box 2202 Valparaiso, IN 46384 joanntomasic@aol.com

KALAMAZOO, MI

Kalamazoo Bicycle Club (KBC) kalamazoobicycleclub.org P.O. Box 50527 Kalamazoo, MI 49005 president@kalamazoobicycleclub.org

THREE OAKS, MI

Three Oaks Spokes Bicycle Club applecidercentury.com/threeoaks-spokes P.O. Box 366 Three Oaks, MI 49128 applecidercentury@yahoo.com

MILWAUKEE, WI

Cream City Cycle Club www.creamcitycycleclub.com P.O. Box 894 Milwaukee, WI 53201 414-299-9398 president@creamcitycycleclub.com

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Kegel’s BiKe store 2605 Charles Street, Rockford, IL 61108

815-229-5826

Village CyClesport 1326 N. Rand Rd. Arlington Heights, IL 60004 Village CyClesport 203 W. Northwest Highway Barrington, IL 60010

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Antioch Cyclery www.antiochcyclery.com 890 Main St. Antioch, IL 60002 847-395-6500

Main St. Bicycles www.mainstbicycles.com 39 E. Main St. Carpentersville, IL 60110 847-783-0362 mainstreetbikes@earthlink.net

Village CycleSport www.villagecyclesport.com 1326 N. Rand Rd. Arlington Heights, IL 60004 847-398-1650 info@villagecyclesport.com

Champaign Cycle Co. www.champaigncycle.com 506 S. Country Fair Dr. Champaign, IL 61821 217-352-7600 champaignshop@champaigncycle.com

Schlabach’s Bike Shop 330 E County Road 600 N Tuscola, IL 61953 217-543-3493 Village CycleSport www.villagecyclesport.com 234 W. Northwest Hwy. Barrington, IL 60010 847-382-9200 barrington@villagecyclesport.com Spin Doctor Cyclewerks spindoctorcyclewerks.com 140 S. Hickory Ave. Bartlett, IL 60103 630-289-7360 bikes@spindoctorcyclewerks.com Prairie Path Cycles www.prairiepathcycles.com 160 W. Wilson Batavia, IL 60510 630-406-9749 prairiepathcyclesinfo@gmail.com Dan’s Bike Shop www.dansbikeshop.us 6715 Roosevelt Rd. Berwyn, IL 60402 708-484-5000 questions@dansbikeshop.us Morello’s Bike Village 8827 Ogden Ave. Brookfield, IL 60513 708-485-6565 GoodSpeed Cycles www.goodspeed-cycles.com 754 Burnham Ave. Calumet City, IL 60409 708-891-2600 goodspeedcycles@gmail.com 26

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Durst Cycle www.durstcycle.com 1201 S. Mattis Ave. Suite 1 Champaign, IL 61821 217-352-3300 durstcycle@gmail.com Bike & Hike www.bikeandhikeweb.com 959 18th St. Charleston, IL 61920 217-345-1316 Wheel Fast Bicycle Co. www.wheelfast.com 17 Cottonwood Dr. Chatham, IL 62629 217-483-7807 Ancien Cycles www.anciencycles.com 688 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL 60642 312-888-3048 info@anciencycles.com BFF Bikes www.bffbikes.com 2113 W. Armitage Ave. Chicago, IL 60647 773-666-5153 bffbikes@bffbikes.com Bike4Life Shop www.bike4lifechicago.org 3603 W. Armitage Ave. Chicago, IL 60647 773-772-5433 Bike4lifevjmm@gmail.com Beverly Bike And Ski www.beverlyallseasons.com 9121 S. Western Ave. Chicago, IL 60620 773-238-5704 weise55@hotmail.com

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Bike and Roll Chicago www.bikeandroll.com/chicago 600 E. Grand Ave. 239 E. Randolph Street 316 N. Wabash 1558 E. 53rd Street Chicago, IL 312-729-1000 info@bikechicago.com Blackstone Bicycle Works experimentalstation.org/ blackstone-bikes 6100 S. Blackstone Ave. Chicago, IL 60637 773-241-5458 info@experimentalstation.org Bobby’s Bike Hike Bobbysbikehike.com 540 N. Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL 60611 312-915-0995 Boulevard Bikes Boulevardbikeshop.com 2535 N. Kedzie Blvd. Chicago, IL 60647 773-235-9109 kevin@kindnet.net Carmen’s Bicycle Shop 6519 W. Archer Chicago, 60638 773-586-3247 Chicagoland Bicycle www.chicagolandbicycle.com 10355 S. Kedzie Ave. Chicago, IL 60655 773-445-0811 Comrade Cycles comradecycles.com 1908 W. Chicago Ave. Chicago, IL 60622 773-292-2522 Cycle Bicycle Shop 1465 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60605 312-997-5554 Cycle Smithy www.cyclesmithy.com 2468 1/2 N. Clark St. Chicago, IL 60614 773-281-0444

Easy Rider Bike Shop www.easyriderbikeshop.com 4119 N. Lincoln Ave. Chicago, IL 60618 773-549-1240 Edgebrook Cycle and Sport edgebrookcycle.com 6450 N. Central Ave. Chicago, IL 60646 773-792-1669 Gary’s Cycle Shop www.garyscycleshop.com 6317 N. Clark St. Chicago, IL 60660 773-743-4201 Get a Grip Cycles www.getagripcycles.com 4359 W. Irving Park Rd. Chicago, IL 60641 773-427-4747 Grand Cycle Inc. grandcyclebikes.com 7160 W. Grand Ave. Chicago, IL 60707 773-637-0944 Green Machine Cycles www.greenmachinecycles.com 1634 W. Montrose Ave. Chicago, IL 60613 773-506-2453 ezra@greenmachinecycles.com Heritage Bicycles General Store www.heritagebicycles.com 2959 N. Lincoln Ave. Chicago, IL 60657 773-245-3005 info@heritagebicycles.com Iron Cycles www.ironcycles.com 1375 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL 60622 773-772-4553 Irv’s Bike Shop www.irvsbikeshop.com 1725 S. Racine Chicago, IL 60608 312-226-6330

Johnny Sprockets www.johnnysprockets.com 3001 N. Broadway St. Chicago, IL 60657 773-244-1079 ride@johnnysprockets.com Johnny Sprockets www.johnnysprockets.com 5434 N. Clark St. Chicago, IL 60640 773-293-1697 ride@johnnysprockets.com Kozy’s Cyclery www.kozy.com 811 S. Desplaines St. Chicago, IL 60607 312-360-0020 sales@kozy.com Kozy’s Cyclery www.kozy.com 219 W. Erie Chicago, IL 60654 312-266-1700 sales@kozy.com Kozy’s Cyclery www.kozy.com 3712 N. Halsted Chicago, IL 60613 773-281-2263 sales@kozy.com Kozy’s Cyclery Megastore www.kozy.com 3255 N. Milwaukee Chicago, IL 60618 773-282-0202 Lakeshore Bike lakeshorebike.com 3650 N. Recreation Dr. Chicago, IL 60613 773-348-7668 info@lakeshorebike.com Lakeshore Bike lakeshorebike.com 1604 N. Lake Shore Dr. Chicago, IL 60614 312-720-5964 info@lakeshorebike.com Let’s Roast Cycles letsroastcycles.com 1116 N. Milwaukee Chicago, IL 60642 773-278-7820

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Mox Multisport www.moxmultisport.com 648 W. Randolph Chicago, IL 60661 312-466-9111 contact@moxmultisport.com

Rapid Transit Cycleshop www.rapidtransitcycles.com 1344 S. Halsted St. Chicago, IL, 60607 312-243-4411 southstaff@rapidtransitcycles.com

Nearly New Bikes 4075 N. Broadway St Chicago, IL 60613 773-525-0692 On the Route Bicycles www.ontheroute.com 3144 N. Lincoln Ave. Chicago, IL 60657 773-477-5066 On the Route Bicycles www.ontheroute.com 2338 W Lawrence Ave. Chicago, IL 60647 773-989-2453 On the Route Bicycles www.ontheroute.com 728 S. Dearborn Chicago, IL 60605 312-588-1050 Oscar Wastyn Cycles www.wastyn.com 2634 W. Fullerton Ave. Chicago, IL 60647 773-384-8999 wastyncycles@comcast.net Performance Bicycle www.performancebike.com 2720 N. Halsted St. Chicago, IL 60614 773-248-0107 Quick Release Bike Shop 1527 N. Ashland Chicago, IL 60622 773-871-3110 josephmhall@yahoo.com Rapid Transit Cycleshop www.rapidtransitcycles.com 1900 W. North Ave. Chicago, IL 60622 773-227-2288 northstaff@rapidtransitcycles.com

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REI Lincoln Park rei.com/stores/lincoln-park.html 1466 N. Halsted Chicago, IL 60642 312-951-6020 Robert’s Cycle www.robertscycle.com 7054 N. Clark St. Chicago, IL 60626 773-274-9281 info@robertscycle.com Roscoe Village Bikes www.roscoevillagebikes.com 2016 W. Roscoe Chicago, IL 60618 773-477-7550 info@roscoevillagebikes.com Rudy’s Cycle and Fitness www.rudysbikes.com 5711 W. Irving Park Rd. Chicago, IL 60634 773-736-4395 Smart Bike Parts smartbikeparts.com 3031 W. Armitage Chicago, IL 60647 773-384-3010 sales@smartbikeparts.com Sportif Importer, Ltd. 5225 W. Lawrence Ave. Chicago, IL 60630 773-685-0240 The Bike Lane bikelanechicago.com 2130 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL 60647 773-888-2453 info@bikelanechicago.com The Recyclery www.therecyclery.org 7628 N. Paulina Chicago, IL 60626 773-262-5900 info@therecyclery.org

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Upgrade Cycle Works 1130 W. Chicago Ave. Chicago, IL 60642 312-226-8650 Uptown Bikes uptownbikes.com 4653 N. Broadway Chicago, IL 60640 773-728-5212 Village Cycle Center www.villagecycle.com 1337 N. Wells St. Chicago, IL 60610 312-751-2488 info@villagecycle.com West Town Bikes/ Ciclo Urbano westtownbikes.org/retail 2459 W. Division Chicago, IL 60622 773-772-4870 info@westtownbikes.org Working Bikes workingbikes.org 2434 S. Western Ave. Chicago, IL 60608 773-847-5440 info@workingbikes.org Yojimbo’s Garage www.yojimbosgarage.com 1310 N. Clybourn Chicago, IL 60610 312-587-0878 Terry’s Byke Haus www.terrysbikehaus.com 9828 W. 55th St. Countryside, IL 60525 708-218-9269 terrysbykehaus@aol.com Crystal Lake Ski & Bike crystallakeskiandbike.com 905A Pyott Rd. Crystal Lake, IL 60014 815-455-5450 bike@crystallakeskiandbike.com Lucky Brake luckybrakebikes.com 470 W. Virginia St. Crystal Lake, IL 60014 815-459-1833 info@luckybrakebikes.com

Wheel Werks Bikes wheelwerksbikes.com 115 N. Main St. Crystal Lake, IL 60014 815-444-6897 sales@wheelwerksbikes.com

Village CycleSport www.villagecyclesport.com 45 S. Arlington Heights Rd. Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 847-439-3340 info@villagecyclesport.com

Cycles Plus cycles-plus.com 12 W. Woodbury Danville, IL 61832 217-442-3214

Stemple’s Cycle Center www.stemplesbikeshop.com 494 Spring Rd. Elmhurst, IL 60126 630-834-1012 stemplesbikeshop@yahoo.com

Decatur Bicycle Shoppe www.decaturbicycle.com 1230 E. Pershing Decatur, IL 62526 217-875-3271 decaturbicycle@gmail.com Deerfield Cyclery deerfieldcyclery.com 705 Waukegan Blvd. Deerfield, IL 60015 847-945-0700 info@deerfieldcyclery.com North Central Cyclery www.northcentralcyclery.com 534 E. Lincoln Hwy. DeKalb, IL 60115 815-758-2403 rideaway@northcentralcyclery.com Trek Bicycle Store of Downers Grove trekdg.com 639 Ogden Ave. Downers Grove, IL 60515 630-971-8877 info@trekdg.com The Bicycle Garage bicyclegarage.net 11 Jackson St. East Dundee, IL 60118 847-428-2600 Bike & Hike www.bikeandhikeweb.com 300 W. Jefferson Effingham, IL 62401 217-342-2453 Village Pedaler www.villagepedaler.com 1954 Gyorr Ave. Elgin, IL 60177 847-741-5938

The Pony Shop www.ponyshop.com 1224 Chicago Ave. Evanston, IL 60202 847-864-5775 Info@PonyShop.com Wheel and Sprocket wheelandsprocket.com 1027 Davis St. Evanston, IL 60201 847-864-7660 evanston@wheelandsprocket.com Park Schwinn Cyclery 3333 W. 95th St. Evergreen Park, IL 60805 708-422-6738 The Bicycle Stop thebicyclestop.com 312 Northwest Highway Fox River Grove, IL 60021 847-516-4444 comments@thebicyclestop.com Plank Road Cyclery www.plankroadcyclery.com 20 W. Elwood Frankfort, IL 60423 815-469-3594 Boris Western Bike 9777 W. Grand Ave. Franklin Park, IL 60131 847-455-5530 Ride & Run dcagliardo.wix.com/rideandrun 235 E. Main St. Galesburg, IL 61401 309-351-7674

Bike stores

Mill Race Cyclery www.millrace.com 11 E. State St. Geneva, IL 60134 630-232-2833 info@millrace.com

Hartley’s Cycle Shoppe hartleyscycle.com 24 W. Hinsdale Ave. Hinsdale, IL 60521 630-323-7156 hartleyscycle@comcast.net

Glen Ellyn Cyclery www.glenellyncyclery.com 460 Roosevelt Rd. Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 630-858-6400 glenellyncyclery@ameritech.net

GoodSpeed Cycles www.goodspeed-cycles.com 2125 West 183rd St. Homewood, IL, 60430 708-957-9888 goodspeedcycles@gmail.com

Glenview Cycle www.glenviewcycle.com 1011 Harlem Ave. Glenview, IL 60025 847-998-5900 info@glenviewcycle.com

Dave’s Bikes Etc. 1416 N. Broadway St. Joliet, IL 60435 815-723-2204 Sumbaum Cycle www.sumbaumcycles.com 114 N. Larkin Joliet, IL 60435 815-744-5333 sumbaumcycle@aol.com

Breese Bikes www.breesebikes.com 3809 Pontoon Rd. Granite City, IL 62040 618-797-0434 breesebikes@hotmail.com Grayslake Hobby World www.grayslakehobbyworld.com 140 Center St. Grayslake, IL 60030 847-543-4756 Two Seasons Cycle & Ski www.twoseasons.com 1818 W. Irving Park Rd. Hanover Park, IL 60133 630-213-2133 info@twoseasons.com Alberto’s Cycles runningright-albertos.com 661 Central Ave. Highland Park, IL 60035 847-432-0015 Trek of Highland Park trekhp.com 1925 Skokie Valley Road Highland Park, IL 60035 847-433-8735 info@trekhp.com

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RRB Bicycles 562 Green Bay Rd. Kenilworth, IL 60043 847-251-7878 Kiddles of Lake Forest www.kiddlessports.com 258 Market Square Lake Forest, IL 60045 847-234-0025 George Garner Cyclery www.georgegarnercyclery.com 575 Ela Rd. Lake Zurich, IL 60047 847-438-9600 thecyclery@georgegarnercyclery.com Chris Cycle Center chriscycleinc.com 130 Peterson Rd. Libertyville, IL 60048 847-680-9622 George Garner Cyclery www.georgegarnercyclery.com 740 N. Milwaukee Ave. Libertyville, IL 60048 847-362-6030 libertyville@georgegarnercyclery.com

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Prospect Bikes & Trains prospectbikes.com 506 E. Northwest Hwy. Mount Prospect, IL 60056 847-259-4569 prospectbikes@aol.com

George Garner Cyclery www.georgegarnercyclery.com 1111 Waukegan Rd. Northbrook, IL 60062 847-272-2100 info@georgegarnercyclery.com

M & M Cyclery www.mmbikes.com 734 S. Butterfield Rd. Mundelein, IL 60060 847-362-2451 info@mmbikes.com

Performance Bicycle Shop www.performancebike.com 283 Skokie Blvd. Northbrook, IL 60062 847-559-9722

Bicycles Etc. www.bicyclesetc-il.com 536 Illinois Route 59 Naperville, IL 60540 630-922-2453 naperville@bicyclesetc-il.com

REI Northbrook www.rei.com/stores/ northbrook.html 888 Willow Rd. Northbrook, IL 60062 847-480-1938

Bob’s Bike Shop 7921 Venus St. Loves Park, IL 61111 815-633-4263

Performance Bicycle Shop www.performancebike.com 428 S. State Route 59 Ste. 106 Naperville, IL 60540 630-983-3010

Wheels of Northbrook www.wheelsofnorthbrook.com 1900 Techny Road Northbrook, IL 60062 847-564-3700 info@wheelsofnorthbrook.com

Rockford Bicycle Co. www.rockfordbikes.com 4169 Perryville Rd. Loves Park, IL 61111 815-636-0664 info@rockfordbikes.com

Spokes www.spokesbikes.com 1807 S. Washington St. Ste. 112 Naperville, IL 60565 630-961-8222

REI Oakbrook Terrace www.rei.com/stores/ oakbrook-terrace.html 17W160 22nd Street Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181 630-574-7700

Shosie’s Cyclery shosiescyclery.com 514 Windsor Rd. Loves Park, IL 61111 815-633-0755 info@shosiescyclery.com

Trek Bicycle Store of Naperville trekdg.com 3416 S Rte 59 Naperville, IL 60564 630-778-8877 info@treknv.com

Barnard’s Schwinn www.barnardsschwinn.com 6109 W. North Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 708-524-2660 barnardsschwinn@gmail.com

Bicycles Etc. www.bicyclesetc-il.com 6460 College Rd. Lisle, IL 60532 630-369-2453 lisle@bicyclesetc-il.com J & R Cycle and Ski jandrcycleandski.com 716 S. Main St. Lombard, IL 60148 630-620-1606 Koslow Cycle www.koslowcycle.com 21 W. 415 North Ave. Lombard, IL 60148 630-629-4773 Performance Bicycle www.performancebike.com 2830 S. Highland Ave. Lombard, IL 60148 630-629-4350

The Bike Haven www.thebikehavenmchenry.com 3318 Pearl Street McHenry, IL 60050 815-385-4642 Grand Schwinn Cyclery www.grandschwinn.com 711 Liberty St. Morris, IL 60450 815-942-1510

Amling’s Cycle www.amlingscycle.com 8140 N. Milwaukee Ave. Niles, IL 60714 847-692-4240 info@amlingscycle.com Pedal and Spoke www.pedalandspoke.com 157 S. Lincolnway North Aurora, IL 60542 630-892-1010

Element Cyclesport www.elementmultisport.com 1101 Chicago Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 708-948-7579 elementcyclesport@gmail.com Lickton’s Cycle City Lickbike.com 310 Lake Street Oak Park, IL 60302 708-383-2130

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Bike stores

Orland Park Cyclery www.orlandparkcyclery.com 14445 S. John Humphrey Dr. Orland Park, IL 60462 708-460-2999 Performance Bicycle www.performancebike.com 15876 S. LaGrange Rd. Orland Park, IL 60462 708-403-3240 Oswego Cyclery & Running oswegocyclery.com 26 Main St. Oswego, IL 60543 630-551-2300 Mikes Bike Shop mikesbikeshoppalatine.com 155 N. Northwest Hwy. Palatine, IL 60067 847-358-0948 Richard’s Bicycle & Fitness www.rbikes.com 11933 S. Harlem Ave. Palos Heights, IL 60463 708-448-4601 mtb@rbikes.com Bob’s Bike Shop www.bobsbikepr.com 141 S. Vine Ave. Park Ridge, IL 60068 847-825-4438 customerservice@bobsbikepr.com

Kegel’s Bicycle Store www.kegelsbikes.com 2605 Charles St. Rockford, IL 61108 815-229-5826 B & G Cyclery www.bgcyclery.com 131 E. Rollins Rd. Round Lake Beach, IL 60073 847-740-0007 bgcyclery@att.net Bicycle Connection www.bikeconnection.com 1226 N. Roselle Rd. Schaumburg, IL 60195 847-882-7728 sales@bikeconnection.com Performance Bicycle www.performancebicycle.com 155 W. Golf Rd. Schaumburg, IL 60195 847-230-4789

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REI Schaumburg www.rei.com/stores/ schaumburg.html 1209 E. Golf Road Schaumburg, IL 60173 847-619-6729

Sammy’s Bikes www.sammysbikes.com 602 S. First Street St. Charles, IL 60185 630-444-0690 sammy@sammysbikes.com

Al’s Cycle Shop www.alscycleshop.com 8118 Lincoln Ave. Skokie, IL 60077 847-673-0135

The Bike Rack www.thebikerack.com 2930 Campton Hills Rd. St. Charles, IL 60175 800-711-2453 customerservice@thebikerack.com

Marty’s Bike and Blade 623 Devon Ave. Park Ridge, IL 60068 847-823-9307

Village Cycle Shop 1407 Village Ln. South Jacksonville, IL 62650 217-245-5227 cycleshop@frontier.com

Bushwhacker www.bushwhacker.com 4700 N. University Peoria, IL 61614 309-692-4812 info@bushwhacker.com

Ace Bicycle Shop www.acebicycleshop.com 2500 S. MacArthur Blvd. Springfield, IL 62704 217-523-0188 Ace1BMX@comcast.net

Mudslinger’s Bicycles N Gear 420 W Route 34 Unit 1 Plano, IL 60545 630-552-7433

BikeTek, Inc. www.biketek.net 957 Clock Tower Dr. Springfield, IL 62704 217-787-2907 bob@biketek.net

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Bikeworks 1103 W. Main St. Urbana, IL 61801 217-328-2001 Champaign Cycle champaigncycle.com 110 S. Race St. Urbana, IL 61801 217-355-5700 urbanashop@champaigncycle.com Durst Cycle www.durstcycle.com 1112 W. University Ave. Urbana, IL 61801 217-367-3600 jdurst74@gmail.com

Russell’s Cycling & Fitness Center www.russellsfitness.com 10 Valley Forge Plaza Washington, IL 61571 309-444-2098 support@russellsfitness.com Midwest Bicycle & Billiard www.midwestbicyclesandbilliards.com 1928 Grand Ave. Waukegan, IL 60085 847-249-5670 Midwest Cyclery www.midwestcyclery.com 117 E. Front St. Wheaton, IL 60187 630-668-2424 sales@midwestcyclery.com Spokes www.spokesbikes.com 69 Danada Square East Wheaton, IL 60189 630-690-2050 Higher Gear www.highergearchicago.com 1515 N. Sheridan Road Wilmette, IL 60091 847-256-2330

Wilmette Bicycle & Sport www.wilmettesportshop.com 605 Green Bay Rd. Wilmette, IL 60091 847-251-1404 Prairie Path Cycles www.prairiepathcycles.com 27 W 181 Geneva Rd. Winfield, IL 60190 630-690-9749 prairepathcycleinfo@gmail.com Cycles-N-Sports cyclesnsports.com/cns/ 6559 W. 111th St. Worth, IL 60482 708-361-0440 Zion Schwinn Cyclery www.zioncyclery.com 2750 Sheridan Road Zion, IL 60099 847-746-2200 Trek Bicycle Store – Schererville trekbikestore.com 651 E. US 30 Schererville, IN 46375 219-322-2453 info@trekbikestore.com

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03/14/15 cass county Family Ymca Shamrock Shuffle 5K run/Walk Logansport IN www.casscountyymca.org

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03/14/15 St. Paddy’s Day 5K & 8K run/Walk benefitting the Greater chicago Food Depository Chicago IL www.stpaddysdayrunchicago.com

03/07/15 manhattan Irish Fest Parade 5k Manhattan IL www.runrace.net 03/08/15 run Fur Fun St. Charles IL www.stcparks.org

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March Madness Half Marathon SUNDaY, march 15 | carY, IL

Whether you need to prepare for Boston or just want to test your abilities on a tough course, the hills of Cary will give you a half marathon experience unlike any other local race. the event traditionally sells out fast, so set your alarm for early new year’s eve morning to make sure you secure your spot.

03/21/15 Lucky Leprechaun 7K Milwaukee WI www.LuckyLeprechaunRun.com 03/21/15 chicago Lakefront 50K Chicago IL www.chicagoultra.org 03/21/15 Fox Valley Winter challenge Trail Series #3 Geneva IL www.runtoachieve.com 03/21/15 cusacks’ Leprechaun Dash Oak Forest IL

03/28/15 march 4 meg 5k run/Walk Evergreen Park IL www.march4meg.com 03/28/15 Blackberry Farm Spring Gallop 5k Aurora IL www.foxvalleyparkdistrict.org 03/28/15 mushing for meals Beloit WI 03/29/15 Bank of america Shamrock Shuffle 8K Chicago IL shamrockshuffle.com

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04/04/15 april Fools 5k run Bloomingdale IL www.aprilfools5k.com 04/04/15 Sarett Spring Stampede Benton Harbor MI www.sarett.com 04/04/15 DINO Trail run Eagle creek Indianapolis IN www.dinoseries.com/trail-running 04/04/15 ringing in Spring 5K/10K Valparaiso IN www.ringinginspring.com

03/22/15 Lisle chamber Spring Sprint Lisle IL www.lislechamber.com

04/04/15 Lincoln Presidential half marathon Springfield IL www.runabe.net

04/04/15 chi Town half marathon & 10K Chicago IL allcommunityevents.com

03/28/15 Kent city ridge run 15K/5K Kent City MI www.kentcityschools.org

04/04/15 chicago Quarter marathon Chicago IL chicagoevents.com

04/04/15 arny Johnson classic Loves Park IL hfh-il-rock.huterra.com

03/28/15 coach mark’s Boston 20 Training run Barrington IL www.theroadtoboston.info

04/04/15 Egg Shell Shuffle 1/2 marathon and 5K run/walk and EGG hUNT! Elk Grove Village IL www.eggshellshuffle.com

03/28/15 circular Logic marathon West Lafayette IN www.circularlogicmarathon.com

04/04/15 Bunny rock 5K & Egg hunt Chicago IL 04/11/15 5th annual Iron horse 5k Elgin IL lesturnerals.org 04/11/15 Fox Trot 5k and 10k Batavia IL

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04/11/15 Foodie 5K DuPage County Wheaton IL www.solvehungertoday.org

04/18/15 Spring Run in the Park Palos Park IL

04/11/15 REI Run Series Chicago 5k Busse Woods Forest Preserve Elk Grove Village IL rei.com/learn 04/11/15 Great Lakes Loons Pennant Race Midland MI www.mymcc.org/myraces 04/12/15 Good Life Race Oak Park IL goodliferace.com 04/18/15 Carmel Marathon Weekend Carmel IN www.carmelmarathon.com

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04/18/15 The Germazing Race Oak Lawn IL 04/18/15 Live Grit Lakefront 10 Miler Chicago IL 04/19/15 The Yellow Jacket Challenge! Greenville MI www.yellowjacketchallenge.com 04/19/15 Arbor Day 10K Lisle IL www.mortonarb.org 04/19/15 2015 Bengal Eastside Shuffle Plainfield IL bengaleastsideshuffle.weebly.com

04/23/15 FDIC Courage and Valor Run Indianapolis IN www.tuxbro.com

04/25/15 Frankfort Half Marathon Frankfort IL www.signmeup.com/103796

04/26/15 McHenry County Human Race Crystal Lake IL www.mchumanrace.org

04/25/15 Talk Walk Run Indianapolis IN talkwalkrun.kintera.org

04/25/15 DINO Trail Run Town Run Indianapolis IN www.dinoseries.com/trail-running

04/26/15 Ravenswood Run 5K Chicago IL www.RavenswoodRun.com

04/25/15 Iola Trail Run Iola WI www.greatlakesendurance.com 04/25/15 Race to Wrigley 5K & 10K Run Chicago IL www.chicagoevents.com 04/25/15 Calvin College 5k Spring Classic and Youth Fun Run Grand Rapids MI www.calvin.edu/classic

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04/25/15 Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon Champaign IL www.illinoismarathon.com 04/25/15 Longwood PTA Run with the Lions 5k Run/Walk Warrenville IL www.runwiththelions.com 04/25/15 Greater Chicago Epilepsy 5K Wheaton IL www.EpilepsyChicago.org 04/25/15 The Soldier Dash Peoria IL raceroster.com/events/2015/ 04/25/15 3rd Annual RACERS Superhero 5K Benton Harbor MI www.racerssuperhero5K.com 04/25/15 Marlas 5k Truffula Shuffula Lombard IL www.marlas5k.com 04/26/15 Best Buddies Indianapolis IN www.bestbuddiesindiana.org/walk

SATuRDAY, APRIL 4 | ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL

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04/26/15 Crossroads of Northwest Indiana Marathon and Half Marathon Lowell IN www.nwicrossroads.com

04/26/15 Heritage Run Rockford IL www.rockriverymca.org

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05/02/15 Surviving the Color Terre Haute IN www.itsyourrace.com 05/02/15 Lake Monona 20K Madison WI racedayeventsllc.com 05/02/15 Wisconsin Marathon Kenosha WI www.wisconsinmarathon.com 05/02/15 2015 Shelter, Inc. 5K Run/Walk 4 Kidz Elk Grove Village IL www.shelter-inc.org 05/02/15 Aux Sable Athletics for Autism Joiliet IL www.facebook.com/AuxSableAthleticsforAutism 05/02/15 Rainbow Run 5k Kankakee IL www.kankakeerainbowrun.com 05/02/15 The Glo Run Chicago IL theglorun.com/chicago/index.html

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05/02/15 RC2, 5K, 10K and Half Marathon Ripon WI www.ripon.edu/rc2

05/09/15 Journeys Marathon Eagle River WI www.journeysmarathon.org

05/03/15 Great Western Half Marathon St. Charles IL foxrivertrailrunners.org/greatwestern 05/03/15 First Midwest Bank Southwest Half Marathon Palos Heights IL firstmidwestbankhalfmarathon.com 05/03/15 Kalamazoo Marathon and Borgess Run Kalamazoo MI www.thekalamazoomarathon.com 05/03/15 Supermanny Shuffle 5k and SuperKids Miler Romeoville IL register.itsracetime.com

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the Chicago spring half Marathon and Michelob Ultra 13.1 join forces at this year’s Michelob Ultra Chicago spring 13.1 & 10K. enjoy a course on the lakefront and celebrate your race at the unique post-race party, MarKet 14, featuring vendors, breakfast and beer for those 21 and older.

05/09/15 Groovin in the Grove 5K Race & Fun Walk Downers Grove IL

05/03/15 360 Spring Ahead Run Naperville IL www.360springahead.com

05/09/15 Pigeon River Classic Clintonville WI www.greatlakesendurance.com

Michelob ULTRA Chicago Spring 13.1 & 10K

05/09/15 Quarryman Challenge 10 Mile & 5K Lemont IL quarrymanchallenge.com

05/02/15 A Safe Place EmpoweRun 5K Run/Walk Libertyville IL asafeplace.dojiggy.com

05/03/15 Biggest Loser RunWalk Half Marathon/5K/Kids Fit Fun Run Crown Point IN

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05/09/15 Spartan 5K Run|Walk Melrose Park IL www.shsspartan5k.com 05/09/15 Restoring Maywood 5K Maywood IL www.restoringmaywood5k.com 05/09/15 Rose Run Indianapolis IN cross-roads-events.com/roserun 05/09/15 Greater Chicago Epilepsy 5K Chicago - Montrose Harbor IL www.EpilepsyChicago.org 05/09/15 Moonlight Marathon at Oak Ridge Cemetery Springfield IL www.triharderpromotions.com 05/09/15 Foodie 5K Lake County Libertyville IL solvehungertoday.org/Foodie5K 05/10/15 Embrace the Race... Breast & Ovarian Cancer 5 k Highland Park IL www.embracetherace5k.com

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05/10/15 Run Like A Mother 5k and Kid’s 1 Mile Hinsdale IL www.runlikeamother.com

05/16/15 Homewood-Flossmoor Summer Circuit Homewood-Flossmoor IL hfracquetandfitness.com

05/10/15 Mother’s Day 5k Run/Walk Barrington, IL

05/16/15 Devil Dash 5k Peotone IL devildash.peotonemusic.org

05/10/15 Barrington Mother’s Day 5K Barrington IL allcommunityevents.com

05/16/15 Chicago Marathon: Kick Off Training Run Chicago IL

05/14/15 Universal Sole Four Mile Classic Chicago IL www.universalsole.com 05/15/15 Cellcom Green Bay Marathon Green Bay WI www.cellcomgreenbaymarathon.com 05/16/15 Got2Run For Education, 2.62 Micro-Marathon Run/Walk & 8K Run Arlington Hts. IL www.Got2Run.org 05/16/15 Greater Midland Community Center’s Dow RunWalk Midland MI 05/16/15 Apollo 5K Homewood IL hfracquetandfitness.com

05/16/15 Equestrian Connection Trail Races Lake Forest IL www.equestrianconnection.org 05/16/15 Marion Arts Festival Half Marathon & 5K Run Marion IA pigmantri.com/races/marion-arts 05/16/15 Geist Half Marathon & 5K Fishers IN geisthalf.com 05/17/15 Michigan Shores mini New Buffalo MI asfrunnin0.wix.com 05/17/15 Great Lakes Bay Marathons Midland MI www.greatlakesbaymarathons.com

05/17/15 Annie Ryan Run Elmhurst IL www.annierun.com 05/17/15 Chicagoland Spring Marathon & Half Marathon Schaumburg IL allcommunityevents.com 05/17/15 Chicago Spring 13.1 & 10K Chicago IL www.chicagospringhalf.com 05/23/15 38th Annual Fox Valley Elgin Fox Trot Elgin IL www.cityofelgin.org/foxtrot 05/23/15 4th Annual Wounded Warrior 5K Run/ Walk Plainfield IL www.welcomeyouhome.org 05/23/15 Fleet Feet Sports Soldier Field 10 Mile Chicago IL www.SoldierField10.com 05/23/15 Madison Twilight 5K Madison WI 05/23/15 Madison Twilight 10K Madison WI madisonmarathon.org

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show off your Big 10 allegiance at this football-focused race, now in its fourth year. after completing your run, be sure to stick around for the post-race party, which mimics a college football tailgate. 05/24/15 Madison Half Marathon Madison WI madisonmarathon.org

05/31/15 North Shore 5K Highland Park IL www.northshoreclassic.com 05/31/15 Oral Cancer Foundation 5K Walk/Run for Awareness Bensenville IL

05/25/15 Ridge Run 2015 Chicago IL www.bapa.org 05/25/15 St. Joseph Jubilee Jog 5K Wilmette IL 05/30/15 8th Annual KishHealth System Physical Therapy Center 5K Run/walk Sycamore IL www.kishhealth.org 05/30/15 DINO Trail Run Brown County Nashville IN www.dinoseries.com/trail-running 05/31/15 Rockford Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K Rockford IL chicagoevents.com 40

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05/31/15 North Shore Half Marathon Highland Park IL www.northshoreclassic.com

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06/04/15 Indianapolis Monumental Mile Indianapolis IN www.monumentalmarathon.com 06/05/15 LaGrange Rocks 5K La Grange IL www.theleadershop.org 06/06/15 Race Away from Domestic Violence Indianapolis IN www.icadvinc.org

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06/06/15 Volition America Chicago Half Marathon and 5K Chicago IL www.volitionamerica.com 06/06/15 Summertime Stride 5K Run & Walk Mokena IL www.mokenapark.com 06/06/15 Mazon united Methodist 5K Mazon IL www.facebook.com/#!/groups/ MazonUMC5K 06/07/15 Sterling Park District Brad Onken Memorial SMART Summer Sizzler 5K Sterling IL www.sterlingparks.org 06/07/15 21st Annual Run for the Roses Roselle IL www.run4roses5k.com

06/11/15 The Original 5K Chicago IL www.Original5K.com 06/13/15 Brian Diemer Family of Races Grand Rapids MI www.diemerrun.com 06/13/15 Conserve School Trail Run Land O Lakes WI www.greatlakesendurance.com 06/13/15 Summerfest Rock ‘n Sole Milwaukee WI rocknsolerun.com 06/13/15 Outrun the Sun Indianapolis IN www.outrunthesun.org 06/13/15 Streamwood Stride Streamwood IL www.spdcares.com

06/13/15 St Norbert Block Party 5K Run Northbrook IL stnorbertblockparty.org 06/13/15 Coureurs de Bois Trail Run & Relay Kenosha WI www.xcthrillogy.com 06/13/15 5K Waffle Shuffle Wood Dale IL www.wooddaleparkdistrict.org 06/14/15 GiGi’s Playhouse 5K Run, 1 Mile Inspirational Walk & Kids Dash for Down syndrome Hoffman Esates IL gigisplayhouse.org/5k 06/14/15 Donuts for Dads 5K Run and Kids Fun Runs East Dundee IL www.dtpd.org

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06/14/15 2015 Health, Hope & Heroes 5K Maywood IL Loyolamedicine5k.org 06/14/15 3rd Annual River Grove Police FOP 5K River Grove IL 06/17/15 Short Run on a Long Day 5K (15th Annual) Frankfort IL www.frankfortparks.org

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06/20/15 DINO Potato Creek 7 km Trail Run North Liberty IN

06/21/15 PrairieFest 5K and One Mile Prairie Dog Jog Oswego IL oswegolandparkdistrict.org

06/20/15 16th Annual Courthouse Classic LaGrange IN www.courthouseclassic.com

06/21/15 Father’s Day 5K Kickin’ Grass Park Ridge IL bit.ly/fathersday5K

06/20/15 Head for the Cure Carmel IN www.braincure.org 06/20/15 The Remembering Lauren 5K Run/Walk Villa Park IL www.rememberlaur.com 06/20/15 Tool Run Indianapolis IN cross-roads-events.com/toolrun 06/20/15 The Micro Brew Mile & 6K Road Race Moline IL www.microbrewmile.com 06/20/15 Racine Family YMCA Lighthouse Run Racine WI lighthouserun.com

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06/20/15 The Biggest Loser RunWalk Rockford Half Marathon/5K Rockford IL www.biggestloserrunwalk.com

06/20/15 Beat the Grandma 5K Grand Rapids MI www.beatthegrandma.mysite.com

06/18/15 21st Annual ABC 7 Gibbons 5K Run Chicago IL www.Gibbons5K.com

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06/27/15 Concord Classic 5K Concord MI runjackson.org 06/27/15 Proud to Run Chicago IL 06/27/15 Charlevoix Marathon Charlevoix MI www.charlevoixmarathon.com 06/27/15 14th Annual Raider Classic 5K/10K Quincy IL qndcrosscountry.homestead.com 06/27/15 Turtle Lake Resort Clothing Optional 5K Union City MI www.turtle-lake.net

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SATuRDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 | ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL

Celebrate the weekend with this fun and festive suburban 5K. the race, which begins at 4:30 p.m., features a block party during and after the run with food trucks, music and activities for the whole family. 06/27/15 Two Hearted Trail Run Paradise MI www.greatlakesendurance.com

06/28/15 WaucondaFest 5k/10k Challenge Wauconda IL www.waucondaparks.com

06/27/15 Bud’s Run 5K Celebrating Life Run/Walk Carol Stream IL www.budsrun.org

06/28/15 Firecracker 5/10K Kenosha WI www.kenoshaymca.org

06/27/15 Clothing Optional 5K Union City MI turtle-lake.net 06/28/15 - 8:30 am Waterfall 5K Trail Runs 5K/10K Lagro IN VeepRaces.com 06/28/15 McHenry County Patriot Run Crystal Lake IL www.mchenrycountypatriotrun.org 06/28/15 38th Annual DG 5 Miler Downers Grove IL www.dgparks.org

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07/03/15 Village of Orland Park Liberty Run & Walk Orland Park IL www.orland-park.il.us 07/04/15 Warrenville Park District Annual Firecracker 5K Run/Walk Warrenville IL www.warrenvilleparks.org 07/04/15 CarmelFest Freedom Run Carmel IN www.tuxbro.com 07/04/15 Run for Freedom Homewood IL hfracquetandfitness.com

07/04/15 Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital Family Fitness Run 5K/10K Barrington IL 07/04/15 Riverside Independence Day 5K Riverside IL www.familyfitnessrun.com 07/04/15 Beecher Lion’s Club Freedom 5K Run/Walk Beecher IL 07/04/15 Elmhurst Running Club 4 on the 4th Elmhurst IL www.4on4th.com 07/04/15 2015 Liberty Loop Northbrook IL nbparks.org 07/04/15 T-Rex Trail Ten Miler and the Wimpy 8K Lowell MI www.trextenmiler.8k.com

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07/04/15 Evanston Subaru 4th of July Kids Fun Run presented by NorthShore University HealthSystem Evanston IL www.signmeup.com/106284 07/09/15 Bastille Day 5K & 8K benefitting the Mercy Home for Boys and Girls Chicago IL www.bastilledayrun.com 07/11/15 Waugoshance Trail Marathon Cross Village MI www.greatlakesendurance.com 07/11/15 Fisher Fair 5K Run/Fun Walk Fisher IL fisherfair5k.com 07/11/15 Waterfall Glen Xtreme 10 Miler Darien IL www.RunningGuru.com/Event/ xtreme10 07/11/15 MS Run the US Chicago Area 5k Plainfield IL msruntheus.pulsemob.com/ chicago5k 07/13/15 Universal Sole Burgers & Beer 5k Chicago IL www.universalsole.com 07/14/15 6th Annual Strike Out ALS 5k Chicago IL www.strikeoutals5k.org 07/17/15 Christmas In July 5K/10K, 6/12/24 Hour Races Lisle IL www.christmasinjuly24hour.com 44

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07/18/15 Hilloopy 100+ Relay Kenosha WI www.xcthrillogy.com

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07/18/15 Hot Hilly Hairy 50K Kenosha WI www.xcthrillogy.com 07/19/15 Run for Hunger Elmhurst IL run4hunger.org 07/23/15 Esprit de She 5K/10K Chicago IL www.espritdeshe.com 07/25/15 Grand Island Trail Marathon & Half Marathon Munising MI 07/25/15 Call Me Al 5K Zionsville IN www.tuxbro.com 07/25/15 BTN Big 10K, 5K and Fan Fest Chicago IL www.BTNBig10K.com 07/25/15 Alexian Brother’s Half Marathon Fitness Festival Hoffman Estates IL allcommunityevents.com 07/26/15 Chicagoland Inline Marathon Half Marathon & 10k allcommunityevents.com 07/26/15 GYRIG Tinley Park 5K Tinley Park IL www.getyourrearingear.com/events 07/29/15 Summer Sunset 5K and Family Night Geneva IL www.foxrivertrailrunners.org

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Celebrate independence day with a four miler through elmhurst. an event on the Cara runners’ Choice Circuit, the race traditionally draws fast competition for those looking to start the holiday with a challenge.

07/30/15 Rock the Night 5K Chicago IL www.rockthenight5k.com 07/31/15 St. Jude Chicago to Peoria Run Downers Grove IL stjuderuns.org/satellite/chicago

AUGUST

08/01/15 Sunshower Bucket List 5k (Clothing Optional-Must be 18+) Centerville IN www.barebutts5k.com 08/02/15 Chocoholic Frolic Appleton WI www.chocoholicfrolicrun.com 08/02/15 The Biggest Loser RunWalk Chicago Half Marathon/5K Chicago IL www.BiggestLoserRunWalk.com 08/08/15 Gurnee Days 10k Race and 2 Mile Fun Run Gurnee IL gurneeparkdistrict.com 08/08/15 Tahqua Trail Run Paradise MI www.greatlakesendurance.com 08/08/15 Personal Best 5 Indianapolis IN www.tuxbro.com

08/08/15 Gopher To Badger Run Hudson WI www.finalstretch.com

08/22/15 DeKalb Corn Classic 10K DeKalb IL www.dekalbcornclassic.org

08/08/15 Full Moon 1/2 Marathon & 5k Plymouth-Kohler WI www.fullmoonrace.net

08/23/15 Windrunner 10K Wheaton IL www.windrunners.org

08/09/15 4th Annual Run for Walk at Northwestern University Evanston IL nusports.com/runforwalk 08/13/15 Fleet Feet Sports Elvis is Alive 5K Chicago IL www.ElvisisAlive5K.com 08/15/15 Old Farts Marathon and Half Lowell MI www.fallsburghalf.8k.com 08/21/15 Tour de La Porte La Porte IN www.tourdelaporte.org 08/22/15 Running with Faith 5K/10K New Lenox IL www.stjudes.org 08/22/15 Madison Mini-Marathon Madison WI

08/23/15 Fort2Base Race North Chicago IL www.fort2base.com 08/29/15 DINO Trail Run Southwestway Indianapolis IN www.dinoseries.com/trail-running 08/29/15 Parkie’s 5k Bolingbrook IL www.bolingbrookparks.org

SEPTEMBER

09/05/15 Boom Shakalaka Indianapolis IN 09/06/15 Twilight Shuffle 5K Run Libertyville IL www.twilightshuffle.com 09/06/15 The Ripple Effect Indianapolis IN www.tuxbro.com 09/06/15 Buffalo Grove Stampede Buffalo Grove IL www.bgstampede.org

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09/06/15 The Magnificent Mile® Chicago Women’s Half Marathon & 5K® Chicago IL www.MagnificentMileHalf.com 09/06/15 Lake Michigan Trail Marathon Cudahy WI www.lakemichiganmarathon.com 09/07/15 Oak Brook Half-Marathon Oak Brook IL www.oakbrookhalfmarathon.com 09/07/15 Schaumburg Shuffle 5K Schaumburg IL www.schaumburgshuffle.com 09/10/15 Super Bears Shuffle 5K Chicago IL www.FleetFeetChicago.com 09/10/15 Race Judicata 2015 Chicago IL www.cvls.org/judicata

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09/12/15 Flossmoor 5K Flossmoor IL hfracquetandfitness.com 09/12/15 Trek to the Rec 5k Franklin Park IL www.leydentownship.com 09/12/15 Dash In The Dark 5K Saint Charles IL dashinthedark5k.com 09/12/15 Shorewood Scoot 5K run/walk Shorewood IL www.provena.org/stjoes/scoot 09/12/15 DINO Versailles Halfmarathon Trail Run Versailles IN www.dinoseries.com/trail-running 09/12/15 Last Chance BQ.2 Marathon Geneva IL www.fv26.com/bq-2-marathon 09/13/15 Hartman Creek Trail Run Waupaca WI www.greatlakesendurance.com

09/13/15 Alpine Races Half Marathon & 5K/ run walk Lake Zurich IL www.alpinerunners.com 09/13/15 The Biggest Loser RunWalk Racine Half Marathon/5K Racine WI www.biggestloserrunwalk.com 09/13/15 The Midway Fly Away 5K Family Run/Walk Chicago IL www.sochicago.org 09/13/15 Bucktown 5K Chicago IL www.bucktown5k.com 09/13/15 2015 D211 Fun(d) 5k Run/Walk Palatine IL 09/13/15 Naperville Trails Half Marathon Wheaton IL allcommunityevents.com

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09/16/15 Harvest Moon 5K Pleasant Prairie WI www.kenosharunningclub.org 09/18/15 Guardian Kids Fun Run Appleton WI foxcitiesmarathon.org 09/19/15 Porcupine Mountains Trail Marathon Silver City MI 09/19/15 Chicago Athlete 20 Miler Elk Grove Village IL 20miler.com 09/19/15 Indy Women’s Half Marathon & 5K Indianapolis IN www.indywomenshalfmarathon.com 09/19/15 2nd Annual KishHealth System Physical Therapy Center 5K Hunger Fun Run/walk Sandwich IL kishhealth.org 09/19/15 Affinity Medical Group Orthopedics & Sports Medicine 5K Run/Walk Neenah WI foxcitiesmarathon.org

09/19/15 The Chicago Lung Run Chicago IL www.lungrun.org 09/20/15 Beyond the Badge Indianapolis IN secure.getmeregistered.com 09/20/15 Community First Fox Cities Marathon Menasha WI www.foxcitiesmarathon.org 09/20/15 Advocate Dreyer Fox Valley Marathon, Fall Final 20™, Fox Valley Half Marathon St. Charles IL fv26.com 09/20/15 3rd Annual High Holiday Hustle Lombard IL www.highholidayhustle.org 09/24/15 Oktoberfest 5K Run/Walk Chicago IL www.oktoberfest5krun.com 09/26/15 Holland Hospital Park2Park 1/2 Marathon & 5K Holland MI www.park2parkrace.com

09/19/15 DuPagePads 11th Annual Run 4 Home Wheaton IL www.dupagepads.org/events

09/26/15 Ovarian Cancer Run/Walk Indianapolis IN www.tuxbro.com

09/19/15 Spay the Stray 5K Run/Walk Lansing IL www.hscalumet.org/spaythestray.asp

09/26/15 Laps with the Chaps 5K Run/Walk Glen Ellyn IL www.cod.edu/5k

09/19/15 Food Truck 5K and Block Party Arlington Heights IL www.signmeup.com/105462

09/26/15 15th Annual Cougar 5K Run/Walk Chicago IL www.sxu.edu

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Running events

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09/26/15 Harvest Fest 1/2 Marathon & 10K Sheboygan WI www.harvestfesthalf.com

10/03/15 Montgomery 5K and 10K River Run Montgomery IL www.runningguru.com

09/26/15 Park Ridge Charity Classic Park Ridge IL www.runrace.net

10/04/15 Fall Color 5K Run/Walk Lisle IL www.mortonarb.org

09/27/15 Run to Read Schaumburg IL sd54.org/runtoread

10/10/15 2nd annual bedford Half Marathon Bedford IN www.bedfordhalfmarathon.com

09/27/15 Edward Plainfield Harvest 5K Run/ Walk & Kidz Miler Plainfield IL www.plainfieldharvest5k.com

10/17/15

The Original 5K THURSDAy, JUNE 11 CHICAGo, IL

Pull out your old running gear and live out throwback thursday at the second annual original 5K, now on a new day of the week and at a new location at diversey harbor. the race emulates a 1970s theme that hearkens back to the days of american distance racing domination and the first running boom.

10/10/15 oktoberFAST 5K at Germanfest Indianapolis IN www.tuxbro.com/calendar.html

Purdue boilermaker Half-Marathon and 5K West Lafayette IN www.purduehalf.com

09/27/15 Tri Town Community Marathon and Merrillville Mini Merrilliville IN

10/10/15 DINo Trail Run Avon Avon IN www.dinoseries.com/trail-running

09/27/15 Chicago Half Marathon & Hyundai Hope on Wheels 5K Chicago IL www.chicagohalfmarathon.com

10/10/15 Prairie State Marathon & Half Marathon Libertyville IL allcommunityevents.com

10/17/15 4th Annual St. Eugene Trot ‘n Treat 5k Run/Walk & Kid’s Monster Dash Chicago IL www.steugene5k.org

oCTobER

10/03/15 - 8:30 am Spotlight on Nursing Indianapolis IN www.spotlightonnursing.org 10/03/15 Wine at the Line Bargersville IN www.mallowrun.com/run.shtml 10/03/15 Hit the bricks Zionsville IN www.tuxbro.com

10/11/15 The biggest Loser RunWalk Eau Claire Half Marathon/5K Eau Claire WI www.biggestloserrunwalk.com 10/11/15 bank of America Chicago Marathon Chicago IL www.chicagomarathon.com

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10/17/15 Des Plaines River Trail Races Lincolnshire IL www.desplainesrivertrailraces.com 10/17/15 Roselle 5 Miler Run Roselle IL www.fall5miler.com 10/18/15 This Runs for Jack Fighting melanoma every step of the way Glen Ellyn IL www.jacksfund.org 10/18/15 IMT Des Moines Marathon Des Moines IA www.desmoinesmarathon.com

10/03/15 Pike River Trail Trail Run and Walk Kenosha WI www.xcthrillogy.com

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10/18/15 World’s Largest Corn Maze Run 5K Spring Grove IL allcommunityevents.com MyChiCagoathlete.CoM

10/24/15 Drag Strip Dash Indianapolis IN www.dragstripdash.com 10/24/15 Tecumseh Trail Marathon Bloomington IN dinoseries.com/tecumseh-trail-marathon 10/24/15 Pumpkins in the Park 5K Chicago IL www.Pumpkins5K.com 10/25/15 Run, Walk & Roll for Marklund 5K/1 Mile Geneva IL www.marklund.org/5k 10/25/15 Evanston Subaru Trick or Treat Trot 6k psd by NorthShore University HealthSystem Evanston IL www.evanstontrickortreattrot.com 10/25/15 Sycamore Pumpkin 10K Road Race Sycamore IL sycamorepumpkinrun10k. wordpress.com 10/25/15 2nd Annual Fitness in Motion 8k Rosemont IL www.rosemont8k.org

10/25/15 14th Annual one Small Voice Trick or Treat Trot 5K Run and Walk Elmhurst IL www.onesmallvoicefoundation.org 10/25/15 JJC Haunted 5K Run and Walk Joliet IL www.jjc.edu 10/25/15 15th Annual Shannon McNamara Memorial 5K Run/ 2 Mile Walk Rolling Meadows IL 10/31/15 Chicago Lakefront 50/50 Ultramarathons Chicago IL www.chicagoultra.org 10/31/15 Hot Cider Hustle Wheaton IL allcommunityevents.com

NoVEMbER

11/01/15 Hot Chocolate 5K Chicago IL www.hotchocolate15k.com 11/01/15 Milwaukee Running Festival Milwaukee WI

5.17.2015

Two of Chicago’s prominent half marathons are joining forces to create a unique, early season endurance event, debuting May 17. The new Michelob ULTRA Chicago Spring 13.1 & 10K will combine the Chicago Spring Half Marathon’s intimate urban venue, gorgeous lakefront course and gourmet hot breakfast with the energy of the Michelob ULTRA 13.1 finish line and post-race experience.

Don’t miss the 2015 Chicago Half Marathon on Sunday, September 27 -and earn the 26.2 mile commemorative medal when you complete the Chicagoland Half Marathon Series.

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Running events

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11/14/15 ECHO Turkey Trot Janesville WI echojanesville.org/News.htm

11/07/15 Warrior 5k... through the park West Allis WI www.wlcsports.com

11/14/15 DINO Trail Run McCormick’s Creek Spencer IN www.dinoseries.com/trail-running

11/07/15 Cantigny 5K Run/Walk Wheaton IL www.Cantigny.org

11/21/15 Outback Scramble Indianapolis IN www.tuxbro.com

11/07/15 Purple Shiver 5K Libertyville IL www.EpilepsyChicago.org

11/21/15 Village of Orland Hills 22nd Annual Turkey Trot Race Orland Hills IL ohrecreation.org

11/07/15 Indianapolis Monumental Marathon, Half Marathon, 5k & Kids Run Indianapolis IN www.monumentalmarathon.com 11/07/15 St Clair River Turkey Trot 5K Run St Clair MI scturkeytrot.weebly.com 11/08/15 Oswegoland Park District Gobbler Hobbler 10K & Mashed Potato Mile Oswego IL www.oswegolandparkdistrict.org

11/26/15 Edison Park Turkey Trot Edison Park IL www.epturkeytrot.com 11/26/15 18th Annual Turkey Trot Logansport IN www.casscountyymca.org 11/26/15 Old St. Pat’s 31st Annual Turkey Trot Chicago IL www.theroadtoboston.info

11/08/15 6th Annual Northwest Trail Run Crystal Lake IL healthbridgefitness.com

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11/26/15 Drumstick Dash Indianapolis IN www.tuxbro.com

11/08/15 Madison Marathon (Full & Half) Madison WI madisonmarathon.org

11/26/15 The Fox and The Turkey Batavia IL www.foxrivertrailrunners.org

11/14/15 Chicago’s Perfect 10, benefitting the Gateway for Cancer Research Chicago IL

11/26/15 Evanston Subaru Flying Turkey 5K presented by NorthShore University HealthSystem Evanston IL www.evanstonflying5k.com

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11/26/15 Mayor’s Turkey Day Run Kenosha WI www.kenosharunningclub.org 11/26/15 Galloping Gobbler Thanksgiving Day 4 Mile / 15K Runs and Walks Fort Wayne IN VeepRaces.com 11/26/15 Terre Haute Turkey Trot Terre Haute IN 11/26/15 Riis Park Striders Thanksgiving RacesCross Country 1 mile +/or 5000 meters Chicago IL www.rpstriders.org 11/26/15 Bonfield Express 5K Run/Walk Downers Grove IL www.bonfieldexpress.com/Home.html 11/26/15 Naperville Noon Lions 5K Turkey Trot Naperville IL www.napervilleturkeytrot.com 11/26/15 Roselle Exploding Turkey Trot Roselle IL www.roselle5k.com 11/26/15 Henry’s Thanksgiving Day Hustle 5K & Kids Dash LITH-Algonquin IL www.kopfrunning.com/henryshustle 11/26/15 NH GivingThanks 5K Run DeKalb IL www.NeighborsHouse.org

Chicago Half Marathon SUNDAy, SEPTEMBER 27 | CHICAGO, IL

runners enjoy a trek though hyde Park before heading to a traffic-free lake shore drive. Bank of america Chicago Marathon runners: the new date for this race coincides with the first weekend of taper if you’re looking to complete a long run in a race setting before the marathon. 11/26/15 Long Grove Turkey Trot Long Grove IL allcommunityevents.com

12/12/15 Jingle Bell Run for Arthritis Indianapolis IN www.indyjinglebellrun.com

11/26/15 38th Annual Life Time Turkey Day 5K/8K Chicago IL www.turkeyday-5k.com

12/12/15 Gingerbread Pursuit 4 Miler Fort Wayne IN VeepRaces.com

11/26/15 Village of Orland Park Turkey Trot Orland Park IL www.orland-park.il.us 11/28/15 Schaumburg Turkey Trot Half Marathon & 5K Schaumburg IL allcommunityevents.com 11/28/15 Grant Park Turkey Trot Chicago IL allcommunityevents.com

DECEMBER

12/05/15 Boston 2016: Kick Off Run Lisle IL www.theroadtoboston.info 12/05/15 Jackson County 5050 Ultra-marathon Brownstown IN www.dinoseries.com 12/06/15 Kiwanis Santa Run for Kids Crystal Lake IL www.kiwanissantarunforkids.org

12/12/15 Hateya Trail Run Kenosha WI www.xcthrillogy.com 12/13/15 Rudolph Ramble 8K Chicago IL www.RudolphRamble.com 12/19/15 The HUFF 50K Trail Run & Relay Albion IN VeepRaces.com 12/19/15 Riis Park Striders Christmas Classic 1.2mi or 6Mi Road Races Chicago IL www.RPStriders.org

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Running Clubs

ALGONQUIN

BUFFALO GROVE

Life Time Fitness Running Club www.lifetimefitness.com 451 Rolls Dr. Algonquin, IL 60102 847-458-6200 KStringer@lifetimefitness.com

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ARLINGTON HEIGHTS

Arlington Trotters arlingtontrotters.com 1602 E. Waverly Ct. Arlington Heights, IL 60004 runit16@aol.com

BELLEVILLE

Belleville Running Club bellevillerunningclub.com brc@bellevillerunningclub.com

BLOOMINGDALE

Life Time Fitness Running Club www.lifetimefitness.com 455 Scott Drive Bloomingdale, IL 60108 630-582-4100 DLucente@lifetimefitness.com

Life Time Fitness Running Club www.lifetimefitness.com 601 Burr Ridge Parkway Burr Ridge, IL 60527 630-230-0011 TSledboda@lifetimefitness.com

CHAMPAIGN

Second Wind Running Club www.secondwindrunningclub.org P.O. Box 6082 Champaign, IL 61826 president@secondwindrunningclub.org

CHANNAHON

Channahon-Minooka Running Club www.facebook.com/groups/ 122904354418291

Prairie State Roadrunners www.psrr.org P.O. Box 293 Channahon, IL 60410 president@psrr.org

CHICAGO

Chicago Area Runners Association (CARA) www.cararuns.org 549 W. Randolph Street, Suite 704 Chicago, IL 60661 312-666-9836 info@cararuns.org Chi City Running Club www.facebook.com/ ChiCityRunningClub jessie@chicityrunningclub.com Chicago Track Club www.chicagotrackclub.com Jackson Park Track 6401 S. Stony Island Ave. Chicago, IL 60637 312-243-3335 nayerchicagotc@aol.com

Run for Walk

Chicago River Runners www.reddit.com/r/ RunnersInChicago 5099 N. Albany Chicago, IL 60625 773-727-9976 chicagoriverrunners@gmail.com Chicago Walkers Club www.chicagowalkers.org Lincoln Park Zoo East Entrance 2200 N. Cannon Drive Chicago, IL 60614 president@chicagowalkers.org City Striders www.citystriders.org 312-235-2214 doug@citystriders.org Clocktower Runners clocktowerrunners.org 3600 N. Recreation Dr. clocktowerrunners@gmail.com Crew Runs the World www.crewrunstheworld.com thecrewruns@gmail.com Fitness Formula Clubs Endurance Training ffc.com/endurance Lincoln Park endurance@ffc.com Fleet Feet Sports www.fleetfeetchicago.com 4762 Lincoln Ave. Chicago, IL 60625 773-271-3338 info@fleetfeetchicago.com Fleet Feet Sports/ Nike Racing www.fleetfeetchicago.com 1620 N. Wells St.. Chicago, IL 60614 312-587-3338 info@fleetfeetchicago.com

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Fleet Feet Sports www.fleetfeetchicago.com 3359 N. Southport Ave. Chicago, IL 60657 773-281-3338 info@fleetfeetchicago.com Frontrunners/ Frontwalkers www.frfwchicago.org P.O. Box 13232 Chicago, IL 60613 info@frfwchicago.org GO! City Runners gocityrunners.tumblr.com gocityrunners@gmail.com Hash House Harriers www.chicagohash.com chicagohash@gmail.com Lincoln Park Pacers www.facebook.com/groups/ 6302119148 Nike Run Club 669 N. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60611 312-642-6363 Nike Run Club 1640 N. Damen Ave. Chicago, IL 60622 773-278-1095 New Balance Chicago Run Club stores.newbalance.com/ chicago 2369 N. Clark Chicago, IL 60614 773-348-1787 Road to Boston Running Club www.theroadtoboston.info 773-307-0033 theroadtoboston@rcn.com Running Away Multisport runningawaymultisport.com 2219 N. Clybourn Ave. Chicago, IL 60614 773-248-3274 Southside Road Runners 6330 S. Stony Island Ave. Chicago, IL 60637

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DANVILLE

Three Run Two threeruntwo.com 3run2chi@gmail.com

Kennekuk Road Runners www.kennekuk.com P.O. Box 1701 Danville, IL 61834 krr@kennekuk.com

Track and Trough www.trackandtrough.com trackandtroughathleticunion@ gmail.com

DEERFIELD

Universal Sole www.universalsole.com 3052 N. Lincoln Ave. Chicago, Il 60657 773-868-0893 University of Chicago Track Club www.uctc.org ppalmer@oskar.uchicago.edu

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EAST ALTON

EDWARDSVILLE

Health Bridge Road Runners www.healthbridgefitness.com 200 E. Congress Pkwy. Crystal Lake, IL 60014 815-444-2900

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Alton Road Runners altonroadrunners.com P.O. Box 71 East Alton, IL 62024

Chicago Flyers Track Club www.chicagoflyers.org volunteer@chicagoflyers.org

Northern Illinois Trail Runners Organization nitroruns.org P.O. Box 1154 DeKalb, IL 60115 president@nitroruns.org Decatur Running Club www.decaturrunningclub.com P.O. Box 3397 Decatur, IL 62524 info@decaturrunningclub.com

The Warriors Running Group www.wrgrun.com 773-653-8368 thewarriorsrun@gmail.com

Hillstriders Running Club www.hillstriders.com P.O. Box 1695 Crystal Lake, IL 60039 LJAubert@sbcglobal.net

Orion Track Club www.oriontrackclub.org OrionTrackClub@gmail.com

DEKALB

Vendaos Running Club www.venadosrunning.com venadosrunning@gmail.com

CRYSTAL LAKE

Running Away Multisport runningawaymultisport.com 800 Waukegan Rd. Deerfield, IL 60015 847-945-2929

Metro Tri-Club www.teamgodzilla.org godzilla@teamgodzilla.org

Metro Milers metromilers.com P.O. Box 214 Edwardsville, IL 62025 info@metromilers.com

ELGIN

Elgin Sharks Track Club www.elginsharks.org 847-741-5849 elginsharks@juno.com

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HOMEWOOD

Elmhurst Running Club www.elmhurstrunningclub.com 630-225-5233 info@elmhurstrunningclub.com

HomewoodFlossmoor Community Running Club www.facebook.com/HFCRC hfcrunningclub@gmail.com

Fleet Feet Sports www.fleetfeetelmhurst.com 124 E. Schiller St. Elmhurst, IL 60126 630-559-3338 info@FleetFeetChicago.com

Itasca Runners Club www.itascarunners.com P.O. Box 973 Itasca, IL 60143 president@itascarunners.com

EL PASO

Shady Hollow Trail Runners www.shtrs.org 350 W. Lincoln El Paso, IL 61738

EVANSTON

Evanston Running Club www.evanstonrunningclub.org 314 Dewey Ave. Evanston, IL 60202 847-328-4721 etownrunners@gmail.com

FRANKFORT

Frankfort-New Lenox Running Club fnrunclub.blogspot.com/ fnrunningclub@gmail.com

GALESBURG

Galesburg Road Runners Club grrc.net P.O. Box 1174 Galesburg, IL 61401 david@grrc.net

GENEVA

Fox River Trail Runners www.foxrivertrailrunners.org P.O. Box 371 Geneva, IL 60134 president@foxrivertrailrunners.org

GLEN ELLYN

Glen Ellyn Runners www.glenellynrunners.com Nan@Nanbauer.com

GRAYSLAKE

Grayslake Running Club www.grayslakerunning.com

ITASCA

JOLIET

Inwood Run Club www.jpdrun3.com inwoodrunclub@gmail.com

KANKAKEE

Kankakee River Running Club kankakeeriverrunningclub.com info@kankakeeriverrunningclub.com

LAKE FOREST

Lake Forest Lake Bluff Running Club www.lflb.org P.O. Box 386 Lake Forest, IL 60045 847-949-1980 membership@lflb.org

LAKE ZURICH

Alpine Runners of Lake Zurich www.alpinerunners.com 20 Jonathan St. Lake Zurich, IL 60047 beth@alpinerunners.com

LASALLE

Illinois Valley Women Runners www.facebook.com/pages/ IV-Women-Runners/ 215456488507046 ivwomenrunners@gmail.com Starved Rock Runners www.starvedrockrunners.org P.O. Box 1092 LaSalle, IL 61301 info@starvedrockrunners.org

LIBERTYVILLE

Libertyville Running Club www.facebook.com/groups/ libertyville runningclub Libertyville, IL 708-466-9889 libertyvillerunningclub@hotmail.com North Shore Distance Running Club www.nsdrc.net 847-971-5595 bill.pierce@comcast.net

LISLE

USATF Illinois www.usatfillinois.org 1213 Maple Ave., Unit E Lisle, IL 60532 630-512-0727 usatfil@sbcglobal.net Lisle Windrunners windrunners.org P.O. Box 3574 Lisle, IL 60532 windrunnerpres@gmail.com

MAKANDA

River to River Runners www.river2river.net

MCHENRY

Run Your Life www.runyourlife.org 815-861-5074 runyourlife.director@gmail.com

MONTGOMERY

Center-Fit Running Club www.center-fit.com/ programs/running-club 2059 Albright Rd. Montgomery, IL 60458 630-449-7331 info@center-fit.com

Nature Trail Runners naturetrailrunners.wordpress.com rckmtl@gmail.com

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Running Clubs

St. Jude Runs www.stjuderuns.org 4722 N. Sheridan Road Peoria, IL 61614 309-679-4580 mmccoy@peoriacounty.org

Naperville Running Company - North www.runningcompany.com 34 W. Jefferson Ave. Naperville, IL 60540 630-357-1900 Naperville Running Company - South www.runningcompany.com 3416 S. Route 59, Suite 116 Naperville, IL 60564 630-445-8285

NORMAL

Lake Run Club www.lakerunclub.org P.O. Box 742 Normal, IL 61761 jwhittenburg10@gmail.com

RIVER FOREST/ OAK PARK

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PALATINE

Palatine Running Club palatinerunningclub@gmail.com

ROCKFORD

Park Forest Running and Pancake Club www.pfrpc.com 4531 Windsor Ct Richton Park, IL 60471 708-932-2857 danitee@hotmail.com

PEORIA

Peoria Area Track and Field Club patfc.org 700 W. Main Peoria, IL 61606

Plainfield Running Club plainfieldrunningclub.org

QUINCY

OAK PARK

Illinois Valley Striders www.ivs.org P.O. Box 69 Peoria, IL 61650

PLAINFIELD

Illinois Rush Track Club www.ilrushclub.org

Heartland Road Runners Club hrrwc.com P.O. Box 5093 Quincy, IL 62305 glenn@adams.net

Oak Park Runners Club www.oprc.net P.O. Box 2322 Oak Park, IL 60303 oprc@oprc.net

PARK FOREST

Rockford Road Runners www.rockfordroadrunners.org P.O. Box 7991 Rockford, IL 61126 admin@rockfordroadrunners.org Rockford Wildcats www.wildcats.rockriver.net minakebe@comcast.net

ROCK ISLAND

Rock River Striders www.rockriverstriders.com

ROMEOVILLE

Life Time Fitness Running Club www.lifetimefitness.com 1220 Lakeview Drive Romeoville, IL 60446 630-759-9995 DBarnat@lifetimefitness.com

SCHAUMBURG

Dick Pond Fast Track Racing Team fasttrackracingteam.com

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SKOKIE

Niles West/Oakton Runners Club 6122 N. Maplewood Ave. Chicago, IL 60659 coachmpsavage@hotmail.com

SPRINGFIELD

Springfield Road Runners Club www.srrc.net P.O. 997 Springfield, IL 62705 madpepper@comcast.net

STERLING

Rock River Road Runners rockriverroadrunners.org P.O. Box 375 Sterling, IL 61081 lauffline@comcast.net

TINLEY PARK

Tinley Track & Trail www.tinleytrack.blogspot.com richm259@comcast.net

Yankee Runners yankeerunners.com gokarts@juno.com

URBANA

CU Racing Team www.curacingteam.com 2006 Boudreau Drive Urbana, IL 61801 racingteamcu@gmail.com

VERNON HILLS

Life Time Fitness Running Club www.lifetimefitness.com 680 Woodlands Parkway Vernon Hills, IL 60061 847-995-0670 JGiuliano@lifetimefitness.com

WAUKEGAN

Waukegan Invaders www.waukeganinvaders.info 2325 Brookside Ave. Waukegan, IL 60085 847-404-2190 aalmond18@att.net

WARRENVILLE

Christian Runners www.christianrunners.org/ chicago.html also: www.eteamz.com/ ChristianRunnersChicago/ 27W344 Galusha Ave. Warrenville, IL 60555 ScottA@ChristianRunners.org

WILMETTE (NORTHSHORE)

Team NorthShore www.eteamz.com/TeamNorthShore

YORKVILLE

Fox Valley RunJunkEes www.runjunkees.com/ foxvalley.html foxvalleyrunjunkees@gmail.com

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Runner’s High ’n Tri www.runnershigh-n-tri.com 121 W. Campbell Arlington Heights, IL 60005 847-670-9255 Barrington Running Co. barringtonrunco.com 133 Park Ave. Barrington, IL 60010 847-702-7867

Lululemon Athletica lululemon.com/chicago/ michiganavenue 900 N. Michigan Ave. Ste. L3-03 Chicago, IL 60611 312-951-5923 900michigan-store@lululemon.com

Dick Pond Athletics www.dickpondathletics.com 26 W. 515 St. Charles Rd. #A Carol Stream, IL 60188 630-665-3316 debbie@dickpondathletics.com

Lululemon Athletica lululemon.com/chicago/ rushwalton 930 N. Rush St. Chicago, IL 60611 312-915-0627 rush-store@lululemon.com

Asics 1630 N. Damen Ave. Chicago, IL 60647 773-661-4990

Lululemon Athletica lululemon.com/chicago/ southport 3556 N. Southport Ave. Chicago, IL 60657 773-327-4033 southport-store@lululemon.com

Fleet Feet Sports www.fleetfeetchicago.com 4762 N. Lincoln Ave. Chicago, IL 60625 773-271-3338 ffinfo@fleefeetchicago.com Fleet Feet Sports www.fleetfeetchicago.com 1620 N. Wells St. Chicago, IL 60614 312-587-3338 ffinfo@fleefeetchicago.com

Lululemon Athletica lululemon.com/chicago/ rooseveltcollection 1146 S. Delano Court West Chicago, IL 60605 312-583-0380 roosevelt-collection@lululemon.com

Fleet Feet Sports www.fleetfeetchicago.com 150 W. Roosevelt Rd. Chicago, IL 60605 312-788-3338 ffinfo@fleetfeetchicago.com Fleet Feet Sports www.fleetfeetchicago.com 3359 N. Southport Ave. Chicago, IL 60657 773-281-3338 ffinfo@fleetfeetchicago.com Lululemon Athletica lululemon.com/chicago/ bucktown 1627 N. Damen Ave. Chicago, IL 60647 773-227-1869 bucktown-store@lululemon.com 58

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Lululemon Athletica lululemon.com/chicago/ halsted 2104 N. Halsted St. Chicago, IL 60614 773-883-8860 halsted-store@lululemon.com

Oak Brook Half Marathon MONDAy, SEPTEMBER 7 OAk BROOk, IL

Kick off labor Day with this suburban half marathon, ideally timed for those training for fall marathons. the course traces bike paths and the forest preserve trails of oak Brook and maintains a small feel with a 1,500-participant capacity.

Nike Running Bucktown 1640 N. Damen Ave. Chicago, IL 60622 773-278-1095 REI Lincoln Park www.rei.com/stores/ lincoln-park 1466 N. Halsted St. Chicago, IL 60642 312-951-6020 Road Runner Sports www.roadrunnersports.com Kingsbury Center 1435 N. Kingsbury St. Chicago, IL 60642 312-448-2966 Running Excels www.runningexcels.com 10328 S. Western Ave. Chicago, IL 60643 773-629-8587 excel@runningexcels.com

New Balance Hyde Park www.newbalancechicago.com 5500 S. Lake Park Ave. Chicago, IL 60637 773-752-6847

The Runner’s Edge – Andersonville www.the-runnersedge.com 5243 N. Clark St. Chicago, IL 60640 773-649-0853 runnersedgeaville@gmail.com

New Balance Lincoln Park www.newbalancechicago.com 2369 N. Clark St. Chicago, IL 60614 773-348-1787

Universal Sole universalsole.com 3052 N. Lincoln Ave. Chicago, IL 60657 773-868-0893 info@universalsole.com

Nike Chicago 669 N. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60611 312-642-6363

DNA Athletics www.dna-athletics.com 16133 Weber Rd. Crest Hill, IL 60403 815-588-0908

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New Balance Crystal Lake www.nbcrystallake.com 1 Crystal Lake Plaza Crystal Lake, IL 60014 815-444-7239 The Running Depot www.therunningdepot.com 30 North Williams St. Crystal Lake, IL 60014 815-788-9755 owner@therunningdepot.com Lululemon Athletica lululemon.com/chicago/ deerpark 20520 N. Rand Road Unit 236 Deer Park, IL 60010 847-438-6341 deerpark-store@lululemon.com Fleet Feet Sports Elmhurst www.fleetfeetelmhurst.com 124 E. Schiller St. Elmhurst, IL 60126 630-559-3338 The Runner’s Soul www.therunnerssoul.com 124 N. York St. Elmhurst, IL 60126 630-832-7685 info@therunnerssoul.com

Run Chicago 7512 Madison St. Forest Park, IL 60130 708-771-7866 Geneva Running Outfitters genevarunningoutfitters.com 221 W. State Street Geneva, IL 60134 331-248-0221 genevarunningoutfitters@gmail.com New Balance Geneva www.newbalancegeneva.com 1749 S. Randall Rd. Ste. E Geneva, IL 60134 630-845-9437 newbalancegeneva@aol.com Run Today www.run-today.com 515 Crescent Blvd. Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 630-547-0080 info@run-today.com New Balance North Shore www.shopnewshoes.com 610 Central Ave., Ste. 169 Highland Park, IL 60035 847-266-8323 info@shopnewshoes.com

Murphy’s Fit 513 Dempster St. Evanston, IL 60201 847-869-4101

Running Right runningright-albertos.com 661 Central Ave. Highland Park, IL 60035 847-432-2884

Running Excels www.runningexcels.com 24 West Elwood St. Frankfort, IL 60423 779-324-5308 excel@runningexcels.com

Dick Pond Athletics www.dickpondathletics.com 1772 W. Algonquin Rd. Hoffman Estates, IL 847-496-7108 chris@dickpondathletics.com

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The best Grant Park 5K of the summer! Thursday, September 10, 6:30 pm

HALF MARATHON

QUARTER MARATHON

"Take it to the Bridge" and reserve your spot today!

Have you run the Rock 'n Sole Run before? If so, you are a member of the Hall of Fame Club or Platinum Club! Visit ROCKNSOLERUN.com for more info. In celebration of our 5th Anniversary, the 5K event will incorporate more music and fun than ever before along with a new name! The Big Gig® 5K will not only happen along a new and improved route, participants will also have a chance to win great prizes when they dress up like their favorite performers.

Registration Includes One FREE Summerfest General Admission Ticket

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Entertainment Along the Course Finisher’s Medal for All Participants Great Post-Race Party Featuring Live Music

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One FREE Beer for Registered Participants Over 21

Running StoreS

Road Runner Sports www.roadrunnersports.com Kildeer Marketplace 20291 N. Rand Rd., Ste 105 Kildeer, IL 60074 847-719-8949 The Runner’s Soul therunnerssoul.com 5 S. La Grange Rd. La Grange, IL 60525 708-354-7685 info@therunnerssoul.com Kiddles www.kiddlessports.com 258 Market Square Lake Forest, IL 60045 847-234-0025 The Runner’s Edge www.the-runnersedge.com 524 N. Milwaukee Ave. Libertyville, IL 60048 847-549-1108 trelibertyville@yahoo.com Dick Pond Athletics www.dickpondathletics.com 2775 Maple Ave. Lisle, IL 60532 630-357-6884 denise@dickpondathletics.com

Golden Legs www.goldenlegsrunning.com 508 N. Seymour Mundelein, IL 60060 847-393-7422 tom@goldenlegsrunning.com

Often Running www.oftenrunning.com 206 S. Linden St. Normal, IL 61761 309-452-7749 info@oftenrunning.com

New Balance Chicago www.newbalancechicago.com 9636 W. 161st St. Orland Park, IL 60467 708-364-8391

Fleet Feet Schererville fleetfeetschererville.com 635 E. US 30 Schererville, IN 46375 219-864-1000

Naperville Running Company - North www.runningcompany.com 34 W. Jefferson Ave. Naperville, IL 60540 630-357-1900

New Balance Oakbrook Terrace www.newbalancechicago.com 17W490 22nd St. Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181 630-782-6730

The Human Race Sports www.humanracesports.com 15148 S. LaGrange Rd. Orland Park, IL 60462 708-349-4724 info@humanracesports.com

REI Oakbrook Terrace www.rei.com/stores/ oakbrook-terrace 17W160 22nd St. Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181 630-574-7700

Running for Kicks www.runningforkicks.com 7158 W. 127th St. Palos Heights, IL 60463 708-448-9200

Toolen’s Running Start www.runningstartsports.com 3220 Green Mount Crossing Dr. Shiloh, IL 62269 618-628-9898 mike@runningstartsports.com

Naperville Running Company – South www.runningcompany.com 3416 S. Route 59, Suite 116 Naperville, IL 60564 630-445-8285 Road Runner Sports www.roadrunnersports.com Springbrook Prairie Pavilion 2555 W. 75th St. Naperville, IL 60540 630-579-3209 REI Northbrook rei.com/stores/northbrook 888 Willow Rd. Northbrook, IL 60062 847-480-1938

Lively Running Athletic Boutique www.livelyrunning.com 109 N. Oak Park Ave. Oak Park, IL 60301 708-358-0605

Dick Pond Athletics www.dickpondathletics.com 29 S. Prospect Ave. Park Ridge, IL 60068 847-720-4083 joko@dpparkridge.com Running Central www.runningcentral.net 311 SW Water Street Peoria, IL 61602 309-676-6378 Runner’s Image 219 E. State St. Rockford, IL 61104 815-963-2171

Pumpkins in the Park 5K

Body ’N Sole www.bodynsolesports.com 1317 Dunlap Ave. Savoy, IL 61874 877-231-3524 New Balance Chicago www.newbalancechicago.com 685 E Golf Road Schaumburg, IL 60173 847-519-7778

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SATuRDAy, OCTOBER 24 | CHICAGO, IL

Put on your halloween costume and head to lincoln Park for this spooktacular 5K. the event features costume contests and separate races for kids 12 and under. 60

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REI Schaumburg rei.com/stores/schaumburg 1209 E. Golf Rd. Schaumburg, IL 60173 847-619-6729

Springfield Running Center www.runningcenter.com 2943 W. White Oaks Dr. Springfield, IL 62704 217-787-4400 info@runningcenter.com Dick Pond Athletics www.dickpondathletics.com 303 N. 2nd St. (Route 31) St. Charles, IL 60174 630-587-0745 glen@dickpondathletics.com Road Runner Sports www.roadrunnersports.com 3232 Lake Ave. Wilmette, IL 60091 847-251-1900 The Runner’s Edge www.the-runnersedge.com 335 Ridge Rd. Wilmette, IL 60091 847-853-8531 runnersedgeil@yahoo.com

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A RUNNERS’ CHOICE CIRCUIT RACE

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February

02/06/15 Pinnacle Indoor Triathlon #4 Fitchburg WI www.racedayeventsllc.com/content/ pinnacle-indoor-triathlon

05/23/15 30th anniversary of Thunder In The Valley with Dave Scott Terre Haute IN cross-roads-events.com/thtri

02/20/15 H-F Indoor Triathlon Homewood IL hfracquetandfitness.com/index.php

05/24/15 3 Disciplines - 24th Seahorse challenge Kalamazoo MI www.3disciplines.com

02/21/15 H-F Indoor Triathlon Homewood IL www.hfracquetandfitness.com

05/24/15 mmTT youth Triathlon Geneva IL www.mmtt3.org

02/22/15 experience Triathlon Indoor Triathlon Series - February 22 race Lisle IL experiencetriathlon.com/2014/11/ et-indoor-triathlon-series-2015

05/31/15 3 Disciplines big Fish Triathlon Hadley Township MI www.3disciplines.com

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03/06/15 Pinnacle Indoor Triathlon #5 Fitchburg WI www.racedayeventsllc.com/content/ pinnacle-indoor-triathlon 03/29/15 experience Triathlon Indoor Triathlon Series - march 29 race Lisle IL experiencetriathlon.com/2014/11/ et-indoor-triathlon-series-2015

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04/25/15 abe’s mini Triathlon Petersburg IL www.triharderpromotions.com 04/25/15 Pioneer Sprint Triathlon Petersburg IL www.triharderpromotions.com

may

05/17/15 3 Disciplines Gateway Triathlons Carlyle IL www.3disciplines.com

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june

06/07/15 Pigman Sprint Triathlon Palo IA pigmantri.com/races/pigman-sprint 06/07/15 eT batavia Triathlon Batavia IL www.bataviatriathlon.org 06/07/15 leon’s, World’s Fastest Triathlon Hammond IN www.leonstriathlon.com 06/13/15 elkhart lake Sprint Triathlon Elkhart Lake WI www.elkhartlakemultisports.com/ Triathlons/sprintEHL.htm?

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SaTurDay, may 16 | Galena, Il

take on an early season race in galena, now in its 20th year. this point-to-point course features both triathlon and duathlon options for those who would prefer to stay out of the water and stick just to biking and running. 3 Disciplines - motor city Triathlon Detroit MI www.3disciplines.com 06/14/15 Grand rapids Triathlon Ada MI www.grandrapidstri.com 06/14/15 2015 esprit De She naperville Triathlon Naperville IL www.espritdeshe.com

06/13/15 elkhart lake Olympic Distance Triathlon Elkhart Lake WI www.elkhartlakemultisports.com/ Triathlons/olympicevent6364.htm

06/20/15 3 Disciplines Illinios Triathlon championships Crystal Lake IL www.3disciplines.com

06/13/15 elkhart lake elite Olympic Distance Triathlon Elkhart Lake WI

06/20/15 XTerra DInO northern Indiana Triathlon North Liberty IN www.dinoseries.com/triathlons

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06/20/15 Indianapolis Sprint Triathlon Series #1 Indianapolis IN www.tuxbro.com/index.html

3 Disciplines lumberman Triathlon Festival of races Cadillac MI www.3disciplines.com

06/20/15 Stovepipe Sprint lincoln’s new Salem State Historic Site IL www.triharderpromotions.com

06/27/15 22st annual Optimist Sprint Triathlon Winona Lake IN www.warsawoptimist.org/triathlon

06/20/15 rail Splitter Intermediate Triathlon Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site IL www.triharderpromotions.com

06/28/15 Twin lakes Triathlon Palatine IL www.saltcreekpd.com

06/27/15 morse Park Summer Triathlon Noblesville IN www.tuxbro.com/entry-info/MorseTri/MorseTri-Home.php

06/28/15 2015 big Foot Triathlon Lake Geneva WI www.ramtri.com/bigfoot

july

07/11/15 Ironman 70.3 muncie, Indiana Muncie IN www.ironman.com

08.30.15 Urban Triathlon, Redefined.

In 2014, everything changed. The Transamerica Chicago Triathlon introduced a new bike course, a new start sequence, flexible Transition entry, optional Saturday bike racking and a reduced field. For 33 years, this is where the world comes to race.

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07/11/15 34th Annual Freeport Classic Triathlon Freeport IL freeportymca.org 07/12/15 3 Disciplines Inter-Rockin Triathlon Interlochen MI www.3disciplines.com 07/12/15 Rodney T. Miller Lakeside Triathlon (Sun.) & RTM Kids Tri (Sat.) Decatur IL www.decaturtriathlon.com 07/18/15 Indianapolis Sprint Triathlon Series #2 Indianapolis IN www.tuxbro.com/entry-info/SprintTri/SprintTri-Home.php

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07/18/15 Sister Lakes Triathlons Sister Lakes MI www.3disciplines.com

07/25/15 Mill Creek Triathlon Marshall IL cross-roads-events.com

07/18/15 XTERRA DINO Southern Indiana Triathlon Versailles IN www.dinoseries.com/triathlons

07/25/15 Stone Man Sprint Triathlon Springfield IL triharderpromotions.com

07/19/15 Splash Pedal Dash Triathlon/ Dash Pedal Dash Duathlon Schaumburg IL www.active.com/schaumburg-il/ duathlon/races/

07/25/15 Iron Abe Triathlon Springfield IL www.triharderpromotions.com

07/22/15 MMTT Splash and Dash Geneva IL www.mmtt3.org

07/25/15 Route 66 Half Iron Springfield IL www.triharderpromotions.com 07/25/15 Oregon Park District Sprint Triathlon Oregon IL www.oregonpark.org

Leon’s, World’s Fastest Triathlon

07/25/15 Wauconda Kids Sprint Triathlon Wauconda IL www.waucondaparks.com

08/08/15 Sanford and Sun Triathlon & Duathlon Sanford MI www.3disciplines.com

07/26/15 Glenview Park District’s Sprint Triathlon Glenview IL www.glenviewparks.org/Fitness/ triathlon-fun-run.htm

08/14/15 Waupaca Kids Triathlon Waupaca WI www.waupacaareatriathlon.com

07/26/15 Wauconda Triathlons Wauconda IL www.waucondaparks.com 07/26/15 RMC Triathlon Green Lake WI www.rmctriathlon.com

AuGuST

08/01/15 The Experience @ Frankenmuth Frankenmuth MI www.3disciplines.com 08/01/15 36th Annual Woodson YMCA Triathlon Wausau WI www.woodsonymca.com 08/02/15 I Tried a Triathlon Oswego IL oswegolandparkdistrict.org 08/02/15 Camp Courageous Sprint Triathlon Presented by Transamerica Monticello IA www.campcourageous.org 08/02/15 NorthShore Triathlon Willmette, IL

SuNDAY, JuNE 7 | HAMMOND, IN

Kick off your triathlon season at this popular northwest indiana race, the first event in the Chicagoland tri series. Participants can choose among olympic, sprint and relay options, and this year leon’s will host the U.s. armed Forces Military triathlon national Championship. 72

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08/02/15 Tri Indy Indianapolis IN www.tuxbro.com/calendar.html

08/15/15 3 Disciplines - A Girl’s Best Friend Triathlon Kalamazoo MI www.3disciplines.com 08/15/15 Waupaca Area Triathlon Waupaca WI www.waupacaareachamber.com 08/15/15 Indianapolis Sprint Triathlon Series #3 Indianapolis IN www.tuxbro.com/entry-info/SprintTri/SprintTri-Home.php 08/16/15 3 Disciplines Petoskey Triathlons Petoskey MI www.3disciplines.com 08/16/15 Pigman Long Course Palo IA pigmantri.com/races/pigman-longand-olympic 08/22/15 Cori’s Kids Triathlon Riverside IL www.riverside.il.us 08/22/15 Go Girl Triathlon Indianapolis IN www.tuxbro.com 08/22/15 Three Rivers Triathlon/Duathlon THREE RIVERS MI www.aquamantri.com

“The Mother Half”

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July 25, 2015 Lake Springfield Beach House 1.2 mile swim under the arches of Lindsey Bridge

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56 mile bike on flat, fast Historic Route 66 13.1 mile run on scenic, shaded lake roads. USAT Certified Race Director and Course This could be your Half Iron PR!

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AMAZING RACE Sunday, June 21

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Sprint Team Relay International Team Relay Sprint Duathlon Junior Triathlon

One of the reasons the Pleasant Prairie Triathlon is rated one of the Midwest’s best races is because our course is fast! You should expect great times at our event. Pleasant Prairie is a great area and Prairie Springs Park is amazing. Lake Andrea is a spring-fed, clean inland lake typically as smooth as glass with delightful water temperatures. Our bike and run courses are primarily flat with limited curves. Plus you bike in a beautiful country setting with an inside the park scenic run around Lake Andrea. It’s a great course with a great goodie bag!

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ITU World Triathlon Grand Final Chicago

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SepTeMBer 15 TO SepTeMBer 20 | CHICaGO, IL

amateur and professional triathletes from around the world will descend on grant Park for an exciting week of competition in mid-september. Watch world championship races or compete for yourself in open age-group races.

08/23/15 3 Disciplines Ludington Lighthouse Tri Ludingtons Original & Best Ludington MI www.3disciplines.com 08/23/15 Michigan Titanium Grand Rapids MI mititanium.com 08/29/15 3 Disciplines - South Beach Triathlon South Haven MI www.3disciplines.com

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08/29/15 Barron Lake Triathlon and 5K Niles MI www.barronlaketri.com 08/29/15 Chicago SuperSprint Triathlon Chicago IL www.chicagotriathlon.com 08/29/15 Life Time Kids Tri Chicago Chicago IL www.chicagotriathlon.com 08/30/15 Chicago Triathlon Chicago IL www.chicagotriathlon.com

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SepTeMBer

09/05/15 St Croix Valley Triathlon Hudson WI www.finalstretch.com/triathlonevents/st.-croix-valley-triathlonolympic/info 09/06/15 3 Disciplines Michigan’s Triathlon and Duathlon Championship Detroit MI www.3disciplines.com 09/12/15 3 Disciplines Festival of races - Tawas East Tawas MI www.3disciplines.com

09/12/15 Monsterman Unionville IN www.itsyourrace.com 09/12/15 Tri rock Lake Geneva Triathlon” Sprint, Olympic, relay Lake Geneva, WI 09/19/15 2015 ITU World Triathlon Grand Final Chicago Chicago IL chicago.triathlon.org

09/20/1 3 Disciplines - Tri the Creek Triathlon North Liberty IN www.3disciplines.com 09/27/15 Have Fun? You Won! Kids’ Triathlon Oswego IL oswegolandparkdistrict.org 10/04/15 Thumb Sprint Triathlon Caro MI www.3disciplines.com

TriaThlon Clubs

BLOOMINGTON

Tri-Shark Triathlon Club tri-sharkclub.org president@tri-shark.org

CHICAGO

TriMonsters ffc.com/trimonster 939 W. North Ave Chicago, IL 60642 773-477-3664 endurance@ffc.com

Chicago Endurance Sports chicagoendurancesports.com 2808 Garrison Ave. Evanston, IL 60201 866-237-7861 info@chicagoendurancesports.com

Well-Fit Racing Club www.wellfitinc.com 1700 West Hubbard Chicago, IL 60622 312-846-1222 sharone@wellfitinc.com

Chicago Tri Club www.chicagotriclub.com membership@chicagotriclub.com

Metro Tri-Club www.teamgodzilla.org godzilla@teamgodzilla.org

EDWARDSVILLE

EVANSTON

Crush Multisport www.crushmultisport.com Tri-Masters Sports Initiative Programs www.tri-masters.org 610 E. 103rd Place Ste. 3 Chicago, IL 60628 773-980-8084 bernard@tri-masters.org

Northwestern University Triathlon northwesterntriathlon.com jasonriddell2015@u.northwestern.edu

GRAYSLAKE

The Fitness Pursuit www.thefitnesspursuit.com 1186 E. Washington Grayslake, IL 60030 847-986-2727

NAPERVILLE

Endure It! Sports www.endureitsports.com 504 West Fifth Ave. Naperville, IL 60563 630-305-6771

PEKIN

T3 Tri Club teamt3.com james@teamt3.com

PLANO

Misfits Endurance and Triathlon Club midwestmisfits.blogspot.com kristenlwade@yahoo.com

QUINCY

NORTH SHORE

Quincy Multisport Club www.quincymultisportclub.com

ORLAND PARK

Springfield Tri Club www.facebook.com/spitriclub DanAndEric@SpringfieldTriClub.com

Tri-Umph Multisport www.tri-umph.us info@tri-umph.us Team Tri Right trirightcoaching.com 708-466-2379 info@trirightcoaching.com

SPRINGFIELD

ST. CHARLES

Together We Tri www.togetherwetri.com lhurley@togetherwetri.com

Peoria Triathlon Club www.tri-peoria.org

Multisport Madness www.multisportmadness.com 965 N. 2nd Ave. St. Charles, IL 60174 sue@multisportmadness.com dan@multisportmadness.com

Running Away Multisport - Chicago runningawaymultisport.com 2219 N. Clybourn Chicago, IL 60614 773-248-3274

Element Glen Ellyn www.elementmultisport.com 495 N. Main St. Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 630-793-4030

Endure It! 37 W. Quincy St. Westmont, IL 60559 630-963-3545 endureitkurt@gmail.com

Endure It! 504 W. 5th Ave. Naperville, IL 60563 630-305-6771 endureiterik@gmail.com

Urban Tri Gear 804 East Ogden Ave. Westmont, IL 60559 630-230-9386 urbantrigear.com

GLENVIEW

PEORIA

TriaThlon stores

Live Grit livegrit.com 1010 W. Monroe Chicago, IL 60607 312-448-4584 Element Multisport www.elementmultisport.com 2754 N. Clybourn Ave. Chicago, IL 60614 773-529-4874

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Running Away Multisport runningawaymultisport.com 800 Waukegan Rd. Deerfield, IL 60015 847-945-2929

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WESTERN SPRINGS

Salt Creek Triathlon Club www.saltcreektriclub.com

WESTMONT

Endure It! Sports 37 W. Quincy St. Westmont, IL 60559 630-963-3545

FT. WAYNE, IN

USAT Mideast Regional www.usatmideast.com info@usatmideast.com

Youth Triathlon: Saturday, May 16, 8 a.m. | Tower Triathlon: Sunday, May 17, 7a.m.

USAT SANCTIONED NEW Super Sprint option for new or novice triathletes!

250YD SWIM 10K BIKE 2.5K RUN

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To learn more and register visit leaningtowerymca.org/towertri All proceeds support the YMCA Annual Fund.

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Enter coupon code 5OFFTOWERTRI and receive $5 off the cost of your registration packet! Only valid online, through 3/31/2015.

Leaning Tower YMCA | 6300 West Touhy Ave., Niles, IL 60714 | 847.410.5108 | leaningtowerymca.org

Duathlon events

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march

03/07/15 sportsplex Duathlon Orland Park IL www.orlandpark.org

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may

05/09/15 3 Disciplines - Willow Duathlon New Boston MI www.3disciplines.com

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06/07/15 Powerman Wisconsin Kenosha WI www.powermannorthamerica.com

06/07/15 eT Batavia Duathlon Batavia IL www.bataviatriathlon.org

sePTemBer

09/27/15 Powerman michigan Frankenmuth MI

OcTOBer

10/04/15 run and roll for the Dole Crystal Lake IL www.luckybrakebikes.com

other events

march

03/01/15 15th annual chicago Polar Plunge Chicago IL www.sochicago.org 03/08/15 Fight for air climb Presidential Towers Chicago IL www.fightforairclimb.org

may

05/17/15 Des Plaines river canoe & Kayak marathon & minithon Libertyville IL www.canoemarathon.com

Fight for Air Climb â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Presidential Towers

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08/08/15 Village of Orland Park Pandemonium in the Park Orland Park IL www.orland-park.il.us

03/13/15 race Director University Level I & II certification Lisle IL

multi-Sport events

jULy

07/19/15 3 Disciplines - TrI hollyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Original and Best Triathlon Holly MI www.3disciplines.com

07/25/15 3 Disciplines Dream Believe achieve Triathlon Hopkins MI www.3disciplines.com

sUnDay, march 8 | chIcagO, IL

test your leg strength at the Fight for air Climb. the event supports the american lung association and challenges participants to climb one, two, three or all four of the Presidential towers for a total of 2,340 steps.

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When the race is over, everyone qualifies for a weekend filled with live music, theater, dining and nightlife. Whatever it is you’re looking for, Kenosha offers all the excitement you need to keep the adrenaline flowing.

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SnowShoe events

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FEBuARY

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02/21/15 Tahquamenon Falls Snowshoe Race Paradise MI www.greatlakesendurance.com

02/07/15 Iola Twilight Snowshoe Race Iola WI www.greatlakesendurance.com

MARCH

03/08/15 Porcupine Mountains Snowshoe Race Silver City MI www.greatlakesendurance.com

winter Clubs

GENERAL INFORMATION

EVANSTON

Chicago Metropolitan Ski Council www.skicmsc.com Amateur Speedskating Association of Illinois www.illinoisspeedskating.org

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS

Northwest Nordic Ski Club www.nwnordicskiclub.com P.O. Box 5 Arlington Heights, IL 60006 847-358-8814

CHAMPAIGN

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“Training with a similar group of people ensures your workouts are on target. Certain people may be peaking on a day that you’re dragging, making your competitive juices kick in to push yourself through a tough workout.”

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“Getting into a sport can be scary and intimidating,” he says. “‘All these athletes are really fit people,’ someone might say. It’s good to have someone who has the same mindset as you.”

Caturan, a training program coordinator for Fleet Feet Sports and Chicago Endurance Athlete, cites accountability, friendship and encouragement as three of the most positive benefits. “When you train with a group or team, you don’t want to miss days because you’ll want to be out there with them,” he says. “There have been a number of people that we see through CES that met through training and are now the closest of friends.” Group training also can help a runner know when to put forth a little more effort and when to hold back. “A group can help push you to perform at a higher level and motivate you to train harder,” Megan Sullivan, training program manager at the Chicago Area Runners Association, says. “On the other hand, a group run may also keep you disciplined to run at an easier pace. “Overall, it gets you out of your own head, connects you to others and teaches you teamwork and patience, which are both great life lessons.” Seth Kopf, founder and coach at Kopf Running, says that every runner can benefit from giving group training a try. “I recommend group or partner training, especially for beginners to help with accountability and to stay on track with training,” Kopf says. “Even though veteran athletes may be more likely to train on their own, they can still benefit from group running from time to time.

Caturan says beginner’s 5K programs can yield the most benefits, easing new individuals into group training.

Carolyn Gardner of CREW Runs the World agrees, encouraging all runners to experiment to find a group that fits them. “Once most beginners see the camaraderie, they’re encouraged to return,” she said Local runners have many options if they want to try group training. Beyond CARA and CES, many different running clubs operate in the city and suburbs. Social media can also help someone learn more about a club’s dynamic. “Check out a group’s Facebook page and ask questions,” Caturan says. “What do you want to get out of group training?” Sullivan says word-of-mouth can be a great resource, and Kopf listed the Road Runners Club of America website as another place to find groups. Regardless of which club you join, group running benefits each individual no matter how much experience a runner may or may not have. “Knowing that your friends will be there and will push you harder than you could have pushed yourself is incredibly advantageous to training success,” Kopf says. “Why journey alone when you can go with your friends?” Caturan says. “You don’t have to, and group training is absolutely the way to go.” MyChiCagoathlete.CoM

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Our Certified Sports Physicians (CCSP) are also Certified Power-Taping Practioners (CPTP), Our clinics provide care for patients ranging from professional athletes to soccer moms. As avid hockey players/athletes themselves, Dr. Clendenin, Dr. Bocci, Dr. Hover, Dr. Danielson all know first hand the need for chiropractic specialty techniques and physical therapy for any athlete. Our practices specialize in the correction of biomechanical disorders rather than treating just the pain symptoms. We provide comprehensive treatment programs for, but not limited to: Ligament/Muscle Injury & Tendonitis | Spinal Decompression | Podiatry Acupuncture | Therapeutic Sports Massage | Rolfing | Kinesio-Taping Naturopathy | Sciatica/Disc Problems | Physical Therapy Carpal Tunnel Syndrome | Rehabilitation | Back/Neck Pain | Headaches Custom Foot Orthotics | Rotator Cuff Syndrome | Knee/Hip Pain Foot/Ankle Pain | Extremity Conditions

C.A.R.E. Physical Therapy’s mission is to provide the highest quality physical therapy services. We are individually owned and operated, and feature one on one treatment sessions lasting 45 minutes to one hour exclusively with a physical therapist. Having personal experience participating in marathons and triathlons, we specialize in running injuries, but treat all orthopedic, neck, back and sports related injuries. Our services include a comprehensive biomechanical analysis of gait and running form as well as posture, strength and flexibility assessments. We emphasize manual therapy (soft tissue mobilization/myofascial release and joint mobilization techniques) and individualized exercise instruction, but also utilize therapeutic modalities (electrical stimulation, ultrasound, etc.) Call us today for a free consultation or gait video analysis. Now offering Massage Therapy.

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388 W. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake, IL 60014 815.459.FOOT (3668) Board certified in Podiatric Orthopedics and a member of the American College of Sports Medicine, Dr. Jantz is also a marathoner, ultramarathoner and duathlete. Providing comprehensive treatment for sports-related foot and ankle problems. Biomechanical examination, gait and stance evaluation and custom, sport specific, prescription orthotics. Conservative care of heel pain, tendonitis, pinched nerves, stress fractures, sprains, bunions, hammertoes. Surgical treatment as a last resort. Treadmill gait analysis, x-ray on site. On staff at Northern Illinois Medical Center and Memorial Medical Center. Evening hours are available.

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3350 Salt Creek Lane Suite 109 Arlington Heights, IL 60005 847-368-3200 DC Wellness Center is a comprehensive family health facility that offers gentle chiropractic adjustments, adjunctive physiotherapy, functional nutrition with lab studies, structural postural care, exercise reabilitation, performance care with Active Release Technique (ART). Dr. Michael Davenport has been involved in the Chicago area running community for over 20 years. He presently still competes in endurance events such as Ironman Triathlons, marathons and ultramarathons. He has been a member of several local organizations which promote healthy lifestyles through training and competition. Dr. Davenport has run over 20 100 mile races including the Western States 100 mile endurance race 8 times and the Leadville Trail 100 4 times. He has also completed 6 Ironman Triathlons and hopes to complete his 7th this year in Lake Tahoe. Additionally, he has run 85 marathons. He hopes to break 3 hours again at this years Chicago Marathon, his 23rd Chicago Marathon. Dr. Davenport has treated many local athletes. He stresses living healthy with the synergy of quality nutrition, proper core muscle balance, adequate rest, and correct structual biomechanics. He incorporates specific stretching, strengthening and stabilty exercises for successful and injury free sport performances.

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Physicians Plus -Chiropractic and Sports Rehabilitation 1700 W. Diversey Pkwy. Chicago, IL. 60614 www.TheSportDocs.com • 773-FIT-0033 Dr. Paul A. Marando D.C., C.C.S.P. (Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician) Dr. Tim P. Marando D.C., N.D. Physicians Plus is a progressive physical medicine and sports rehabilitation center that treats musculoskeletal injuries from the feet to the head. Dr. Paul Marando and Dr. Tim Marando emphasize thorough, comprehensive evaluations to provide individualized rapid treatment programs that keep our patients doing what they love. When combining detailed patient education, our patients learn to take care of themselves and see us less often. No therapist referrals will be necessary as we are your doctors and rehabilitative therapists in one. Our goal in working with you is to quickly eliminate pain and provide you with quick, easy access to care. For years, Physicians Plus has enjoyed treating professional and Olympic athletes, as well as providing the same standard of care to all our patients. Physicians Plus provides performance care to athletes looking to get an edge on the competition. We are part of the ART Ironman Performance Care Team and can be found on the Ironman Provider Network. Performance care is a system of treatment which helps lengthen and strengthen muscles before they become injured which results in improved athletic performance. Therapies: • Active Release Techniques® (ART®) • McKenzie Method® • Functional Rehabilitation • Naturopathic Medicine

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THE PROBLEM Repetitive motions of day-to-day life cause muscles to contract and relax. Over time, these contractions become shorter. As they become shorter, muscles and fascia become chronically contracted, forming knots, congested tissue, and muscle tightness leading to dysfunction, disability and pain.

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The health of muscles is directly affected by tightness in the muscles. Blood and lymph volume is drastically reduced in hyper-contracted muscle tissue. Tremendous congestion and inflammation accumulates in the tissue from cellular metabolic wastes, all due to ineffective circulation. As this stagnation progresses, the tissue suffers increasingly destructive pathological changes. DELOS THERAPY Delos Therapy involves applied systematic pressure to the entire length of the muscle to stretch muscular fibrils, leading to elevated vascular and lymphatic circulation, improving the vital health of the affected tissue, eliminating pain and restoring function. HOW WE DIFFER FROM... Physical Therapy Conventional techniques of stretching and strengthening are ineffective for hyper-contracted muscle tissue. Delos Therapy addresses the root cause of the pain by micro-stretching muscles and fascia.

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Chiropractic Rather than manipulating bones that may be out of alignment, Delos therapy addresses the muscle tissue, which is the force that is causing the skeletal misalignment in the first place. Massage Compared to Delos, regular massage is a superficial technique that doesn’t optimally address muscular tightness. Even deep tissue and sports massage don’t hold tissue in a stretched position long enough to be fully effective. Conventional Stretching Tight tissue doesn’t stretch, so during conventional stretching, only healthy fibers are stretched. As a result, flexibility often increases, but pain and stiffness don’t diminish. CONDITIONS TREATED BY DELOS • Headaches/migraines • Back/neck pain • Shoulder pain • Arthritis • Sciatica • IT band syndrome • Carpal tunnel syndrome • Tennis/golfer’s elbow • Heel spurs • Hip pain • Plantar fasciitis • Tendonitis • TMJ • Bursitis • Fibromyalgia • Knee pain • Shin splints BENEFITS OF DELOS • Prevention of surgeries • Reduced rehabilitation time • Restored function • Increased range of motion

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Sauganash Wellness Center provides quality chiropractic care and massage therapy — treatments that reduce pain and enhance your health. Whether you are an athlete in training or looking to maintain optimum performance, our non-invasive treatments will fit you and your family’s active lifestyle and individual needs. Conditions we treat at Sauganash Wellness Center include arthritis, back or neck pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, disc herniations, headaches, muscular pain or injury, sciatica, sports-related injuries, whiplash and more. The Sauganash Wellness Center has been recognized as a Corporate Citizen of the Year by the Lincolnwood Chamber of Commerce because they exemplify what the chamber represents – business, service and community. Founded in 2006 by Dr. Deanna Minkler and Rachel Shaffer, the center has become an important part of the community. Minkler and Shaffer have participated in and donated their services to Lincolnwood’s Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing, Turkey Trot and annual summer Fest, as well as many other events in Greater Chicago including the WTTW Family Walk and Fun Run, the Edison Park Turkey Trot and the Chicago Police Memorial Fund Run to Remember 5K Walk/Run. A licensed Chiropractic for more than 10 years, Dr. Deanna Minkler, D.C., CHt, specializes in sports rehabilitation and pediatric chiropractic. To assist athletes recover from injuries at a quicker pace, Minkler has become certiﬁed in Kinesiotaping, the treatment of muscular disorders and lymphedema reduction, and the Graston Technique, which treats acute and chronic soft tissue injuries. “Becoming a successful chiropractor has been my ambition since I was nine years old,” Dr. Minkler shares. “Being a part of a person’s transition from discomfort and impaired movement to pain free mobility is my greatest reward. My profession is challenging and stimulating and it inspires me every day!” Rachel Shaffer is a licensed and certified massage therapist who has been in practice for more than 9 years. Specializing in assisting professional athletes, Shaffer has become an expert in deep tissue and sports massage. She also excels at prenatal and geriatric therapy. Enhance your current health... and your future health with care from our certiﬁed and licensed doctors and practitioners. Sauganash Wellness Center is conveniently located at 6160 N. Cicero Avenue, just one block east of the Eden’s Expressway (I-94) and one block north of Peterson Avenue on Chicago’s North Side. Many insurance plans accepted. Now accepting new patients. For more information, visit the center’s web site at www.sauganashwellness.com.

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Northwestern at Chicago and Lake Shore Drive at Lake Shore Park. That’s over five miles away from me up here by Wilson. If someone from Edgewater, Uptown or even Lakeview wants to do track work, they probably don’t want to tack an additional 10 miles onto that workout. I think my location makes me a convenient option for north siders, and I didn’t expect too many people to protest – unless they has used the location of the Lake Shore Park track as an excuse to not do track work! I guess I’ve ruined that for them [laughs]. Q How do you envision yourself contributing to the local fitness community? A I think I have a lot to offer. As an eight-lane track, there’s more than enough room for everyone, whether you want to walk laps or run 800s. I surround a

beautiful new turf field that serves field-sport players of all ages. And of course, if some champ wants to run repeats mixed with hill work: well, I don’t think anyone else can offer a better arrangement than I do. Q Is there anything else you think people should know about you? A I’d love to be a gathering place for people of all walks of life, regardless of how seriously they take their fitness. I hope that people will always see me as a welcoming environment, and that no one will lay claim to me—thinking of me as “their” track, or turning me into a place of intimidation. Respect the rules of the track: run or walk in the same direction as everyone else, be careful when crossing lanes, that sort of thing. And please, stop by and visit any time! I’d love to meet you.

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