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FALL Fitness

Running in autumn is beautiful. The temperatures drop in the fall, making it an ideal time to run outside. The humidity and heat won’t cause your body extra stress. You won’t get dehydrated so quickly. All in all, your running performance might noticeably improve thanks to better weather conditions. Maintaining your goal pace may suddenly become a little easier, too, as you try to hit your next goal.

If you’re now running in the early morning hours, before getting the kids on the bus, decrease your mileage for a few week to get acquainted with the time change. If you have the opportunity to run midday, search out new paths with fall foliage. Temperature changes can happen quickly during the fall season. Layer your clothing and plan to take off layers off as you warm up. You want to wear enough to keep you warm, but not enough to overheat. If you are running in the morning or at night, you need to consider visibility. Visibility is essential to runner’s safety, as it helps you be seen by cars and bikes. In addition to gear such as lights, reflective gear and bright colors are great ways to increase your visibility.

Avoid slipping on wet leaves with the moisture on the ground. Check the treads on your running shoes to ensure that you’ve got a stable grip.

It’s peak time for many bucket-list races. You have many to choose from here, So sign up and go! And, enjoy the delicious post-run treats and drinks, too.

28th Annual Rotary Run Charity Classic RUNNING FOR A HEALTHY COMMUNITY

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2ND

Interested runners or walkers are encouraged to register online at www.rotaryruncharityclassic.com

3K, 5K, & 10K CARA CERTIFIED RUNS 3K, 5K WALK & WALK N’ ROLL + MUTT STRUT

SEPTEMBER

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4

MB Bike the Drive. Chicago. bikethedrive.org

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 VIRTUAL Run/Walk to End Homelessness 5K and

Kid’s Fun Run. (9/10-18) Chicago. asafehaven.org Fun Run 5K. South Holland. Southholland.org Itasca Oktoberfast 5K Run. Itasca. itascaoktoberfast5k.org Naperville Trails Half Marathon. Naperville. Allcommunityevents.com/napervilletrailshalfmarathon Last Chance BQ.2 Geneva. bq2races.com Here for LIFE Walk. Saint Charles. spsamerica.org

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11

Walk to End Alzheimer’s 5K Run/Walk. Glenview. act.alz.org 9/11 Heroes Run 5K. Chicago. 911heroesrunchicagoil. itsyourrace.com

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16

Glow in the Garden 5k – Rockford. Nicholasconservatory.com

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 AFSP Out of the Darkness Chicagoland Walk 3-mile walk sponsored by the Illinois Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Montrose Harbor – Chicago, IL www.chicagowalk.org

The Forge Adventure Race. Lemont. Forgeparks. com/races Walk to End Alzheimer’s 5K Run/Walk. Kankakee. act.alz.org BT5K Your Way. Chicago. abta.org/get-involved/bt5k Pint 1K Run. Oswego. Enjoyaurora.com Step It Up for Clearbrook 5K. Arlington Heights. Clearbrook.org Out of the Darkness Walk. Chicago. Afsp.org Walk for Apraxia – Frankfort. Secure.apraxia-kids.org North Shore Triathlon. Wilmette. trinorthshore.com

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18

Chicago Lupus Walk and Fun Run. Lincoln Park. Lupusil.org Walk to End Alzheimer’s 5K Run/Walk. Naperville. act.alz.org

Fox Valley Marathon, Half Marathon and 20-Mile

Race. St. Charles. fv26.com North Shore Century. Between Chicago and Wisconsin. evanstonbikeclub.org Sea Blue Run/Walk. Chicago. Zerocancer.org

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24

Walk to End Alzheimer’s 5K Run/Walk. St. Charles. act.alz.org Hustle S’More 5K and 10K Kids’ Mile. Geneva. Genevaparks.org

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25

Kid’s Triathalon. Oswego.runoswegoland.org Lions Run for Hope 5k. Stickney. Lionsrunforhope.org Chi Town Half Marathon and 10K. Chicago. allcommunityevents.com/chitownhalfmarathon10k

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25

DeKalb Corn Classic 10K and 5K Race. DeKalb. dekalbcornclassic.org Kids’ Triathlon. Oswego. oswegolandparkdistrict.org VIRTUAL Tour de Cure Ride. Anywhere. tour.diabetes.org Bark-a-palooza 5K Run and Rescue Fest. Lisle. Wshs-dg.org

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1

Montgomery 5K & 10K River Run USATF Certified. Portion of Proceeds to Montgomery VFW Post #7452, Montgomey Foundation and Rotary Club Village of Montgomery, 200 North River St. raceroster.com/events/2022/61776/montgomery-river-run

NEDA Walk. Chicago. Nedawalk.org Fall Color 5K Run and Walk. Lisle. mortonarb.org Highlander Assault 4, 8, 12 and 24-Mile Obstacle Course Races. Holiday Hills. highlanderassault

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2

Hinsdale Rotary Run Charity Classic 3K, 5K, and 10K Run / 3K and 5K Walk, Walk ‘N Roll & Mutt Strut. CARA certified. The Community House, Hinsdale www.rotaryruncharityclassic.com

Lemons of Love Pink Lemonade Zest 5k. Mt. Prospect. lemonsoflove.org Walk to End Alzheimer’s 5K Run/Walk. Elk Grove Village and Crystal Lake. act.alz.org Tunnel to Towers 5K Run/Walk. Lake Zurich. tunnel2towers.org Brain Up 5K Walk/Run. Frankfort. brainup.ngo

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk of

DuPage. Wheaton. secure.acsevents.org

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7

NAMI Run for Mental Health 5K Run/Walk. Evanston. namiwalks.org

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8

Abbott Chicago 5K. Chicago. chicago5k.com Nik’s Home Run, 7k Run, 1.5 Mile Fun Walk. Loves Park. Nikolasritschelfoundation.org

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9

Bank of America Marathon. Chicago. chicagomarathon.com Chicago 10K Run. Chicago. runmfg.com

WEDENSDAY, OCTOBER 12

19th Annual Saturday Oct. 1, 2022

Same Day Reg.: 7:30 AM Race Time: 9:00 AM

Location: Montgomery Village Hall (200 N River St)

Event #61776

Register On-Line: www.raceroster.com

(By Aug. 31st to be guaranteed a shirt!)

Find Us on Facebook: Montgomery 5K and 10K River Run SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15

Des Plaines River Trail Races. Vernon Hills. Desplainesrivertrailraces.com

Scarecrow Scramble Nighttime 5K Run/Walk and

Kids’ Race. Lisle. lislepartnersforparks.org Country Soul Half Marathon and 10K. Chicago. allcommunityevents.com/countrysolerun

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16

Run with the Nuns 5K Run/Walk. Lemont. runwiththenuns.org

Healthy Driven Naperville Half Marathon and 5K

Run. Naperville. runnaperville.com

World’s Largest Corn Maze 5K Run/Walk and Kids’

Dash. Spring Grove. allcommunityevents.com Light the Night Walk. Western Springs. lightthenight.org

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22

Saw Wee Kee Spring Trail Run. Yorkville. runoswegoland.org Walk for Autism Speaks. Soldier Field. act. autismspeaks.org Komen Race for the Cure 5K. Chicago. komen.org Spooky Sprint. Plainfield. Plfdparks.org Forte 5K. Channahon. Forte5k.com

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23

The Universal Sole Trail Challenge. Palos. universalsole.com Red Eye 5K Run. Joliet. jpdrun3.com

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29

Bat Race 5K/10K. Batavia. Bataviaunitedway.org Halloween Hustle 5K – Palatine. Halloweenhustle.com Hot Cider Hustle 8 mi. and 5K. Wheaton.allcommunityevents.com/hotciderhustle Race to Cure Sarcoma. Wheaton. P2p.onecause.com

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30

Moraine Valley Community College Health, Fitness & Recreation Center Halloween 5K Run/Walk at 9 AM Kid’s Dash Race at 10:15 AM. USATF-IL certified Family activities included! 9000 W. College Parkway, Palos Hills www.morainevalley.edu/fitrec

Healthy Driven FRAIDYCAT 5K GHOST RUN 8K & MEOW MILE Downtown Oswego info@oswegochamber.org www.FRAIDYCAT5K.COM

Sycamore Pumpkin Run 10K Road Race Sycamore. pumpkinrunsycamore.com Haunted Oak 5K. Homer Glen. hauntedoak5k.com Day of the Dead Family 5K Run/Walk. Heritage Park. Wheelingparkdistrict.com