r/RunnersInChicago

I really want to PR my half. What would be a good course to do that? (Was thinking northshore classing but I heard it’s very hilly!) Northwest suburbs would be best.

Duffy's Tavern is looking to see if anyone wants to form a run club. We are located at 420 west Diversey right off the lake front trail. Hoping to have folks start and stop at the bar. We have a huge back room to warm up and stretch, then hopefully finish back here for discounted drinks and grub!

Is the SF10 similar to the F3 half marathon where you can use the bathrooms inside the United Club before the race? I’m trying to figure out best meeting spot before race. Thanks!

I’m from out of town and will be coming for the half marathon race this June and was hoping to find out if people had any insights on the course and expected weather. Is it super hilly, pretty flat, a mix of ups and downs? How hot does it usually get? Are there usually spectators throughout the whole race or will there be some quiet miles?

I’m currently dealing with some knee issues as well so I had to take a few weeks off in April which has really set back my cardio fitness. Is the race pretty large where even if you go slow you’ll still have a lot of other runners with you? I’m currently at a 12 min/mile pace.

Any advice or insights would be greatly appreciated!

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This might be a long shot but does anyone know if the guy who went down around mile 6-7 is ok? 😭 I’ve been thinking about him ever since but there was already a group of people helping him and calling for help.

The humidity today was no joke!!

I'm so curious how it went and how many people showed up. I haven't seen any updates on Instagram.

My mama is 79 years old and just completed Indy’s Mini Marathon earlier this month (as a fast walker). She’s looking for her next challenge and I’m curious if this race would be a good fit.
Is her fast walk good enough or will she get run over? I’ll be with her because she’s my mama and she’s a hoot to be with. Appreciate any insights.

How many of you out there tonight?
First time my company participated in it and we had a great time! I thought it was well organized and perfect weather for it

I’m trying to find hills in Chicago to run to train for the San Fransisco marathon. Does anyone know good spots near the city?