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Make Strides Against Stigma with Team Erika's Lighthouse
Erika's Lighthouse: A Beacon of Hope for Adolescent Depression is an official charity of the 2017
Bank of America Chicago Marathon on Sunday, October 8, 2017.
Team Perks
- Race entry reimbursement ($195 value)
- Multi-level training program with Coach
 Mark Buciak of The Road to Boston, LLC
- Fundraising support and crowdfunding platform
- Monthly prizes for top fundraisers
- Team Erika's Lighthouse race shirt
- Pre-race team pasta dinner
- Start to finish encouragement
- Post-race team celebration
- Race day VIP runners lounge
- Helping to "Get Depression Out of the Dark!"
Team Requirements
- Must be at least 16 years or older
- Must fundraise $1,500 for Erika's Lighthouse before November 1, 2017
www.erikaslighthouse.org
*Sponsored listing
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Fight for Air Climb
Ready for a challenge? The American Lung Association hosts two Fight for Air Climb events that each offer a unique challenge. On Sunday, February 12th, climb the suburbs tallest tower, Oakbrook Terrace Tower. Participants have the option to climb the tower once, twice, three times or participate in the Power Hour and climb as many times as possible in an hour.
On Sunday, March 5th, climb the largest stairclimb event in Chicago at Presidential Towers. This four tower building gives each participant the opportunity to climb 1,2,3 or all 4 towers for a total of 2,340 steps! For more information or to register, please visit www.FightForAirClimb.org or call (312) 781-1100.
*Sponsored listing
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Current Issue
Nov./Dec. 2016
Studio Fitness and Holiday Gift Guide
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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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CARA to Host Winter Safety Seminar
As the days get shorter and colder, the Chicago Area Runners Association wants to make sure its runners are safe, especially after a summer with several attacks on runners.
The city's largest running club is hosting a
Winter Safety Seminar from 6 to 7:30 p.m. next Thursday at the Road Runner Sports in Kingsbury Center. CARA Director of Training Leah Bohr will provide tips on dressing for winter running, and discuss training plans. Following, a Chicago Police Department officer will present a safety demonstration to teach runners self-defense moves to use if they become a victim of assault.
Also at the event will be members from the F^3 Half Marathon and NovaCare to give a short presentation. The event is open and to all Winter Pass participants and CARA members, but CARA requests those interested
RSVP.
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Cyclocross: Preparing for Late-Season Weather
The cyclocross season is in full swing, which means the mercury is plunging while the racing is heating up. Unfortunately, the heated competition alone won't keep you warm, so it's best to know some tricks of the trade for warming up and staying warm during these cold late season racing months.
With the state, regional and national races running from late November through December into January, the environment can be varied depending on weather patterns and geographic locations. The national race in January has been held in various venues from Iowa to Texas, with this year's race being held in Connecticut, so being prepared when race day is cold is just as important as the training regime leading up to it.
Important things to keep in mind are your warm up routine, clothing selection and traction. Learn more about how to prepare for Cyclocross weather
here.
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Register for the 40th Anniversary of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon Today
Are you ready to celebrate 40 years of history and running with the 2017 Bank of America Chicago Marathon? The application for a non-guaranteed entry is open! Runners can apply for a 2017 Chicago Marathon entry at any time during the application window. The application window is open now and will close at 2 p.m. (U.S. Central Time) on Tuesday, November 29.
Following the 2017 application window, names will be drawn at random from the full pool of non-guaranteed entry applications. Please note, prior to the drawing, duplicate applications will be removed. Submitting multiple applications will not increase your chances of receiving an entry through the drawing.
Runners who apply for a non-guaranteed entry will be notified via email of their entry status on Tuesday, December 13.
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 Flock to Evanston this Thanksgiving for a 5K
Every Thanksgiving, you consume tons of calories and end up feeling like a stuffed turkey yourself by the end of the day. What if we told you that you can run a race in the morning, so you only feel like an unstuffed turkey after the meal?
The Evanston Subaru Flying Turkey 5K presented by NorthShore University HealthSystem invites you and your family to dress up like turkeys and pilgrims to celebrate the holiday at the sixth annual 5K run. The race takes place on Thanksgiving morning, Nov. 24, and begins at Sheridan Road and Church Street in Evanston. The 3.1-mile course takes runners along the Evanston lakefront path, and loops around Northwestern University's campus.
Registration for the Flying Turkey 5K is now open, and costs $30 until Nov. 5, when the price increases to $35.
For more information, including a course map, volunteer requests and packet pickup details, visit the race website.
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2016 
Clif Bar Athlete of the Year Voting is Now Open!
It's that time of year again - vote for your favorite athlete from 2016!
The athletes with the most votes will be crowned Chicago Athlete Magazine's Clif Bar Athlete of the Year and receive a fantastic Clif Bar prize package (as well as a spread in an upcoming issue of Chicago Athlete).
Click this link to take you to the survey. Voting will be open until
11:45 p.m. Jan. 7, 2017 and winners will be announced in the March/April issue of Chicago Athlete.
Don't remember who the athletes are? Meet them
here.
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Results from Oct. 27 to Nov. 2
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Calendar of Events from Nov. 3 to Nov. 9
Full calendar available at
myracepal.com.
Nov. 5
Nov. 6
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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!
-Save $5 on one or all three dates with code
CHIATHLETES
-Save $5 with code
CHIATH17
-Save $5 on marathon or half marathon with code
CANEWSWM17
Utah Valley Marathon (Race Date: June 10, 2017)
-Save $10 with code
chicago10 (good until May 15, 2017)
-Save $10 off full and half marathon distances, or $5 off the quarter marathon and 5K with code
KMEGROUP17
-Price increases Dec. 31, Feb. 28, April 30 and June 1
-Price increases on May 14 and July 31, 2017
-Save $10 with code CHICAGO2017 between Nov. 1 to 30.
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