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| Over 50 Local Events. One Day. Global Running Day 2017. |
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TRAIN * RACE * CONQUER at Fort2Base Race!
Join us for the 7th annual Fort2Base Race on Sunday August 27, 2017 
Two event distances, 10 Nautical Miles & 3 Nautical Miles (11.5 & 3.45 miles) to choose from
City, suburban and race day packet pick up.
Free downloadable photos.
One of a kind finisher medals.
Sling bag for all participants.
Bring your co-workers and participate in the Corporate Challenge.
This race will sell out, register now!
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Race Against Hate June 18th in Evanston
Whether you're a casual walker or a competitive runner, there's a place for you at the 18th annual Ricky Byrdsong Memorial Race Against Hate! The Race features:
- chip-timed 5 and 10K runs, a walk, and a youth mile
- technical tee shirts
- great give away bags
- a flat, fast and scenic race course
- on-field music and refreshments
- fun for the whole family
- PLUS a great cause
The Race Against Hate is a positive community event you won't want to miss! It is run in memory of Ricky Byrdsong, who was the victim of a hate crime in Skokie in 1999. Proceeds support YWCA Evanston/North Shore's work in the areas of racial justice and violence prevention education. Learn more and register at www.ywca.org/RAH2017.
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Run through the beautiful tree-lined streets of Des Plaines and support the Des Plaines Park District Scholarship Fund with this fun 5K Run/Walk. Register at TheChase.ItsYourRace.com.
The Chase begins 8am, June 17, at the corner of Pearson St. and Prairie Ave. The USATF certified flat course winds through the neighborhood; there are water stations along the way and refreshments at the finish line. The race is chip-timed for accuracy. Medals are awarded to the overall male and female winners, as well as to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place male and female runners in various age groups. This family-friendly event is open to everyone-novice and experienced runners and walkers, kids, teens, adults, and families are all welcome. Read more...
Registration is only $30, which supports a good cause and promotes healthy living. Plus, the first 200 registrants get a cool race shirt in their goody bag!
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Global Running Day is June 7
Global Running Day is a day for people around the world to celebrate the joys of running. Participation is easy -- just pledge to take part in some type of running activity on June 7, 2017.
It can be a solo lap around the block, a long run with friends, or even a game of tag with your kids. The key is to share your passion for the sport and inspire others to get moving.
How will you participate? Thankfully, the Chicago Area Runner's Association compiled a list of local Global Running Day events, and there's more than 55! There's no excuse to not participate, so get out there and celebrate our sport. |
 Chicago Marathon Expands Partnership with Gatorade Endurance
The Bank of America Chicago Marathon announced that it will expand one of its longest standing partnerships in the event's 40-year history, naming Gatorade Endurance as the exclusive on-course energy gel provider through 2020. Gatorade, a formidable brand in the sports arena and the endurance industry, became an official sponsor of the Chicago Marathon in 1989.
This spring, Gatorade Endurance introduced Gatorade Endurance Energy Gel, which provides carbohydrate energy for prolonged training or racing to help endurance athletes continue to perform at a high level. Available in Blackberry, Apple Pear and Vanilla flavors, each Gatorade Endurance Energy Gel is 80 calories, with 20 grams of carbohydrate and 100 mg of sodium.
In addition to pouring more than 48,000 gallons of Gatorade Endurance Formula on race day, the Chicago Marathon will provide more than 45,000 Gatorade Endurance Energy Gels at mile 17.8 as part of a complete pre- to post-race fueling solution.
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Our Favorite Race Photos from May
"April showers bring May flowers," which also means May is the beginning of nice-weather races! The month was filled with different themed and distance races, truly kicking off the summer racing season.
Check out our top picks here. |
 Everyday Athlete: Stephanie McCutcheon, One Tail at a Time
When Stephanie McCutcheon was walking down the street near her home one day, she saw a three-legged Pitbull up for adoption and immediately fell in love. Despite her husband's hesitation due to the other two dogs the couple owned, Stephanie adopted Seven a month later.
The agency Seven came from is called One Tail at a Time (OTAT), a no-kill, all-breed dog rescue that strives to lower euthanasia rates in the Chicagoland area through rescue and adoption.
Aside from an auction fundraiser at the end of the year, one of the bigger events One Tail raises money through is the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. Although Stephanie had never even ran a 5K before this year, she is determined to cross that finish line in October. Read her full story here.
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Workout at Wrigley: The Park to Offer a Run Club, Interval Training, Yoga and Pilates
The Park at Wrigley today announced a free series of summer fitness programming. According to the announcement, the series will feature "a rotating running club, interval training, yoga and Pilates sessions" on the green. The sessions will run June 12 through Aug. 31.
Here's the schedule, as presented in the announcement:
6 p.m. Mondays: local fitness group Shred415 leads a run club (excluding gamedays); runners meet at the south stage at the Park
7 a.m. Wednesdays: high-intensity interval training "bootcamp"; certified personal trainer Kate Lemere leads sessions June 14 and 28, July 12 and 26, and August 9 and 23. CrossTown Fitness brings certified personal trainers trainers including Stephanie Rountree, June 21, July 5 and 19, August 2, 16 and 30
7 a.m.Thursdays: improve your mental and physical strength with yoga and Pilates sessions; MindFuel Wellness hosts sessions June 15 and 29, July 13 and 27, and August 10 and 24. Bloom Yoga Studio hosts sessions June 22, July 6 and 20, and August 3, 17 and 31.
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Race Results from May 25 to May 31
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Calendar of Events from June 1 to June 7
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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
editor@mychicagoathlete.com to provide to subscribers!
-Price increases on June 3
-Save $15 with code
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-Save $10 off full and half marathon distances, or $5 off the quarter marathon and 5K with code
KMEGROUP17
-Price increases on June 1
-Save $10 on any distance with code
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-Save $5 with code
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-Price increases on July 31
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