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 Rake in the Fall Racing Season! 
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Club Lucky 
Welcome Marathoners! Club Lucky is Chicago's leading carb-loading destination. Located in the heart of Bucktown, Club Lucky is a Chicago icon serving homemade pastas from our scratch kitchen for over 26 years.
Specializing in house-made ravioli, 8 finger cavatelli, lasagna, chicken marsala, and so much more! In addition to our classic menu, we will be offering special carb-loaded marathon dishes that are sure to make your mouth water. Our unique cocktail lounge will be pouring specialty juices and non-alcoholic drinks to compliment your meal.
Club Lucky is conveniently located near all downtown hotels and steps from the Blue Line. Make a reservation now and share in a piece of Chicago history over a homemade meal! Reservations available by calling 773-227-2300 or at clubluckychicago.com
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Cantigny 5k
Join us for the Cantigny 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, November 5th at beautiful Cantigny Park!  Net proceeds benefit the Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans in Wheaton. The shelter is a not-for-profit transitional living facility providing assistance to U.S. veterans of any era. Last year the Cantigny 5K raised $12,500 for MSHV. Register at signmeup.com/114242. Space is limited to 1,200 runners and walkers. Start time is 9 am, with youth and tot runs following the main event. Before, during and after the race, Cantigny Post 556 of the American Legion will host a fundraising pancake breakfast inside the Cantigny Visitors Center. Breakfast hours are 7 am to 1 pm.
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Plan your fall running schedule to include the flat, fast, scenic route of the 2016 Frank Lloyd Wright Races, featuring a 5K Run/Walk, a 10K Run and a Youth Mile for ages 7 - 14. All events are on Sunday, October 23 and start and finish at Oak Park River Forest High School. The 10K course passes by eight Frank Lloyd Wright buildings, including the Home and Studio!
30 days before FLW race!!
Register Online at www.flwraces.com or walk-in registration will be accepted at the Ridgeland Common Recreation Complex (415 Lake Street, Oak Park) or the Gymnastics and Recreation Center (21 Lake Street, Oak Park). You may also fax your registration forms to (708) 725-2301 or mail to 415 Lake St, Oak Park, IL 60302. Hours are M-F 8:30am to 7pm and Saturday & Sunday 8:30am to 5pm.
CARA members will receive 10% off 5K and/or 10K run registrations with their CARA membership number. New this year, we have received the CARA green race certification! "Green" means we have a new eco-friendly distinction.
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Dick Pond Cocoa Run/Walk
Wheaton, IL - Danada Forest Preserve
Sunday, October 2nd - 8am
Super cool jackets!
Register Early!
Race is limited to 1,000 registrants in the 5k and 500 registrants for the 8 Mile Run.
The race course is beautiful and fast.
Hot cocoa and chocolate treats!
Halloween fun for the whole family!
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Current Issue
October 2016
Bank of America Chicago Marathon
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Free Event Photos
Chicago Athlete is the first place to look for photos from all the big races in Chicagoland. Go to our
Facebook Page
for photos updated hours after races end.
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Calendar of Events
Looking for upcoming endurance events in Chicago? Check out
Chicago Athlete's
event calendar
for the largest event guide in the Midwest.
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 8 Reasons Why Fall is the Best Running Season
Today marks the first official day of fall - finally! Even if it doesn't quite have that brisk, chilled feel in the air yet, we know it's right around the corner.
While others are excited to cuddle in their sweaters and go to a pumpkin patch, runners have a whole separate list of reasons to be excited for autumn.
1. Less humidity and sweating
2. It's way easier to breathe
3. 'Tis the season of PRs
4. New season, new mindset
5. Fall running clothes are cuter and comfier
6. Colorful trees make usually monotonous runs fun
7. Race goodie bags are WAY better
8. Who doesn't love to step on crunchy leaves?
Fall is the best season, but also seemingly the shortest; take advantage of all these autumn perks now, because before we know it, we'll be trudging through snow, wearing layers on layers of gloves and putting newspapers in our shoes to dry them out.
Read the
full article online.
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CARA's Free Timed Runs Come Back This Fall
After implementing them this summer and seeing much success, the
Chicago Area Runners Association has scheduled more 'Go Runs to occur in the city
this fall.
 At 9 a.m. on Saturday mornings,
beginning this Saturday through Nov. 12, runners can meet in Humboldt, Warren and Washington Parks to participate in the chip-timed 1-mile or 5K races. The Chicago Park District will pick up the $9,000 bill to keep these events free for runners, according to the Chicago Tribune.
The first series was held from May 21 to July 9, and had nearly 1,800 runners participate. Almost 3,000 miles were ran over the summer during the program, proving it to be a success, Chicago Park District spokeswoman Jessica Mazey-Faulkner says.
"We implemented 'Go Runs with the hopes of bringing running to neighborhoods that normally don't think of health and fitness," Executive Director of CARA Ed Zylka says. Zylka hopes to bring the program to the suburbs next year.
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 Who Doesn't Love Race Recaps??
With the fall race season in full swing, here at Chicago Athlete, we are busy running and writing about all the great events in the Chicagoland area. Last weekend, we had staff members attend three different races! Read the recaps below, and check back every week as the season continues to learn about other local events, and maybe be persuaded to try them next year!
North Face Endurance Challenge Series - Wisconsin 50 Miler - Eagle, WI (9/17)
RUN MFG Half and 5K - Arvey Field in Chicago, IL (9/17)
North Shore Triathlon - Wilmette, IL (9/18)
Like to run AND write? We are always looking for more ambassadors to attend races and write recaps on them. We often get free entries for the runners! For more information, email [email protected].
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Chicago Marathon: Final Tips Seminar on Tuesday
What: Final Tips Seminar for The Chicago Marathon and other Fall Marathons, presented by Coach Mark Buciak, QCCWhen: Tuesday, September 27 at 7 p.m.
Where: REI, 1466 N. Halsted Street, Chicago, IL 60614
Why: Coach Mark has completed 59 marathons with a PR of 2:30. Learn his secrets that will enable you to run your best marathon.
This seminar is free but please RSVP by e-mail to reserve your space. Free 90 minute parking with store validation.
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 2016 Bank of America Chicago Marathon Official Program Is Now Available to Read Online!
It's never too early to start planning for race weekend; the Official 2016 Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Program is now available to read on our website!
Inside the program, you will find all the essential race day information, including the schedule, course map, expo details and more. Also included is information on elite athletes, short stories from other runners and details on the Chicago scene. Check it out today!
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Results from Sept. 15 to Sept. 21
Follow the link for full results. For past results and results from other regional races, visit Chicago Athlete's
online race results.
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The HUB 5K Run/Walk - Olympia Fields, IL
Trot for Theresa 5K - Palatine, IL
Park Ridge Charity Classic - Park Ridge, IL
Moonlight Marathon at Oak Ridge Cemetery - Springfield, IL
Dances with Dirt Hell - Hell, MI
Holland Hospital Park2Park 1/2 Marathon & 5K - Holland, MI
DRIFTLESS 50 Trail Races - Hillsboro, WI
Sept. 25
Oui Run 5K - Chicago, IL
Trick or Trot 10K/5K & 1/2 Kid's Dash - Geneva, IL
Kickstand Classic Bike Challenge - Bartlett, IL
D96 Dash - Buffalo Grove, IL
Chicago Half Marathon & 5K - Chicago, IL
Run for Life 5K - Glenview, IL
Quad Cities Marathon - Moline, IL
Fresh Thyme's Miles for the Military Run - Mount Prospect, IL
Lung Force Walk - Oak Brook, IL
Healthy Driven Plainfield Harvest 5K Run/Walk & Kidz Miler - Plainfield, IL
Run to Read - Schaumburg, IL
I Support Community 5K Run/Walk - Wheaton, IL
Powerman Michigan - Frankenmuth, MI
Wolf Lake Trail Run - Kansasville, WI
Sept. 27
O'Hare 5K on the Runway - Chicago, IL
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Local Discounts, Deals and Price Increase Alerts
Race Directors: Have a discount code or price increase for your upcoming event? We encourage you to submit them to
[email protected] to provide to subscribers!
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