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The Super Sunny 5k is an event you want to be a part of  on Saturday June 3rd in Burbank, Illinois (15mins from downtown Chicago)! Yes, this 5k is flat, fast, and fully accessible. Yes, the course is USATF certified. And yes, there is a dedicated Dog Division 5k with its own wave start!
However, the reason you should run this race is because YOUR entry helps to fund services for adults with developmental disabilities to help them to gain access to independence through education, employment, and much more! Your registration goes directly to the concrete steps of the GCS mission to provide people with disabilities control over their lives and access to growth, love, and acceptance.
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The Badass Dash is returning to the
Sears Centre Arena, July 8th!
Over 40 Obstacles and 4 Divisions for all levels of competitors! 
ENTER PROMO CODE MYCHICAGO10 TO SAVE AN ADDITIONAL 10% ON ALREADY REDUCED ADULT TEAM REGISTRATION!
4 Divisions Available for Everyone:
Elite Division:
Custom-made for individuals who are well trained athletes and are looking to for their next big challenge while having the adventure of a lifetime.
Recreation Division
Can be the right fit for avid racers, weekend warriors, or everyday athletes looking for a new personal challenge.
Zuke's K-9 Companion Division
: Is "the original" obstacle course team-challenge for dogs and their owner! Your Zuke's K9 Companion team will consist of one runner (14 years of age and up), and one canine (one year of age and up) of any size, shape or breed.
Kids Dash
: Divided into 2 brackets. A 400-yard Kids Dash course is designed for ages 4-6 and features age and size appropriate obstacles. For ages 7-13, they participate on a 2K (1.25 mile) course with an appropriate mix of obstacles.
REGISTER HERE TODAY!
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4th Annual Honor Ride Chicago
Help injured and healing veterans, through cycling at on Sunday, June 11 at 8am.
Developed by Ride 2 Recovery/Project HERO and sponsored by Evanston Subaru in Skokie and United Airlines, Honor Ride Chicago provides a life changing experience for our healing heroes.
Ride with veterans, enlisted military and hundreds of supporters on a fun, non-competitive ride along the North Shore. You'll meet and mingle with Medal of Honor recipient, Allen Lynch and Lead Rider, John Masson, an injured veteran and military hero who benefits from Ride 2 Recovery/Project HERO programs.
Ride begins in Skokie. Three non-competitive distances: 18, 36 or 50 miles.
Opening ceremony featuring the Patriot Brass Band. Coffee and treats from Corner Bakery Café and Sweety Pie's Bakery in Skokie. Every participant will also receive a free gift, plus receive valuable giveaways from sponsors and the opportunity to purchase a custom event jersey, where 100% of the proceeds go to Ride 2 Recovery/ Project HERO.
Registration includes: Ten drawings for $100 Old Orchard gift cards, Apple Computer products, Cubs tickets, Northwestern football tickets, restaurant gift cards, free hotel nights at Hyatt, Hilton and B&Bs by Tawani Enterprises, gift cards, electronic gadgets and much more. Ride features rest stops and SAG support in case of a flat tire or if you need a lift.
Following the ride, at Evanston Subaru in Skokie, you'll receive a finishing medal, enjoy a free lunch from Del Campo's taco bar and live entertainment by the Humboldt Park Orchestra.
Please join Honor Ride Chicago for a memorable day saluting our military heroes. In years past, Honor Ride Chicago has been honored to have a US Senator and Congressman in attendance to support our Veterans. The June 11th event promises to be even bigger and better. Please register today at: http://www.evanstonsubaru.com/honorridechicago.htm
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The 2nd Annual Guns N' Hoses 5K is a run you shouldn't miss!
 Benefiting the 100 Club of Chicago, helping fallen first responders educate their children. The race is set in the North Beverly neighborhood, one of the most beautiful routes in Chicago, on June 17th. Runners will be treated to 1/4 tech jackets, custom finisher medals and custom age awards. After runners finish they will enjoy a catered breakfast from Cocoa Bean Bakery. Register at
www.GunsNHoses5k.itsyourrace.com
Sign up under the Chicago Athlete team and use the promo code
CA3 for $3 off.
A Chicago Race Management Race
Presenting Sponsors
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Bike the Drive for Free!
Ending National Bike Month is the Annual MB Bike the Drive event next Sunday, where all 15 miles of Lake Shore Drive are closed off for 5 hours for free riding - it's pretty cool!
We have some free entries to give away, so here's the rules to win them:
1. Take a picture of you and your bike
2. Post it on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram
3. Tag Chicago Athlete (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)
4. Hashtag #CABikeMonth and #ChiAthletesInspire
Winners will be selected and notified by mid-next week! Good luck, and hope to see you there. |
 ICYMI: Lakefront Path Separation Starts May 22
The effort to make the
Lakefront Trail less congested by creating separate paths for cyclists and joggers will force a portion of the popular path to close
starting May 22, city officials said.
The trail will be closed east of Lake Shore Drive between Diversey Parkway and North Avenue starting May 22, according to a statement from Mayor
Rahm Emanuel's office. A marked detour will take trail users west of Lake Shore Drive, officials said. The city did not say how long the stretch would be closed.
Construction will also take place from Oak to Ohio streets, where a lane will allow cyclists and joggers to navigate around the crews, officials said.
Check out the suggested detour in the picture on the right.
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10 Things That Happen on the First Summer Run
Back in December, we wrote about
9 inevitable moments that happen during a winter run in Chicago, so, after having our first 80-degree days this week, we thought we'd do a summer running gif story.
From over-hydration, to sweat, to awkward runner tan lines, there are several moments that happen the first few times you lace up every summer. Check out the 10 moments
here.
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 First Timer Friday: Ease Your Anxieties About Your First Marathon
Are you S-cited (i.e. scared and excited) about your first marathon?
Join Lululemon Lincoln Park and Marathon Whisperer, Coach Denise, as they help make your first dance with 26.2 scare-free.
At 6 p.m. on June 2 in Lincoln Park (2104 North Halsted), the #FirstTimerFriday event will start off with a 2.62 mile fun run, followed by Coach Denise's tips and tricks from completing 22 Chicago Marathons. There will also be a panel of "Second Timers" (yep, those who ran their first marathon last year and lived to tell you about it) They will be sharing their experiences from mile 0 to mile 26.2.
Following the panel, we'll be hosting fit sessions to get you in gear that will help you crush your goals.
PS: This isn't just for first-timers. Show some pride + wear your race shirt and medal from your favorite marathon last year.
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Fleet Feet to Host 'TRI' Chicago Movie Premiere
Join Fleet Feet Sports for the Chicago premiere of the 2016 award-winning feature film TRI, featuring a pre-screening reception, prizes and guest appearances by two-time Paralympian Melissa Stockwell, six-time Ironman Triathlon Hawaii Champion Dave Scott and Voice of Ironman Eric Gilsenan.
This is your chance to see the film that Triathlete magazine says "gets our sports right."
"Even if you're an old pro, TRI has the power to bring your back to your first days in the sport, when everything was new and confusing and strange," Triathlete magazine writes. "It might even make you cry. It'll definitely remind you that the people who dedicate time to this sport are inspiring."
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Bank of America Chicago Marathon Kick-Off Run
Runners of all abilities are welcome to attend the first run of the training season!
Join Coach Mark Buciak for an exciting start to your training for the Chicago Marathon
and other Fall marathons.
Date: This Saturday, May 20th
Time: 7:15 a.m.
Location: Oz Park, the corner of Larrabee and Dickens
Plenty of free street parking and close to the CTA Red and Brown lines
Distance: 20 to 60 minutes at a relaxed social pace to and along the lakefront
Cost: Free but RSVP
RSVP: by Thursday at 4 p.m. by mailing:
theroadtoboston@rcn.com
All runners who RSVP and attend will receive a one week free membership to FFC, Formula Fitness Clubs!
Free injury screens by the PT's from Athletico Physical Therapy. Come dressed ready to run, w
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ree gear check will be available. Also, p
re-run training tips and warm-ups by Coach Mark, and p
ost-run stretch and corework followed by runner's breakfast.
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Race Results from May 11 to May 17
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