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| BOO! Hustle for Halloween |
Thanksgiving Day 5K for MDA
Join us on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 23 in Lake in the Hills  for the 5th Annual Henry's Thanksgiving Day Hustle 5K & Kids Dash benefiting the Muscular Dystrophy Association!
Only $15 for the timed 5K run/walk now thru October 31st! Race entry into this fast-growing northwest suburban event includes t-shirt and goody bag with product samples from top running companies, as well as a raffle ticket to win one of many raffle prizes! Male and female overall winners get a pumpkin pie and a $75 Running Depot gift certificate! The Kids Dash is always free and includes a t-shirt and water bottle.
Indoor post-race party with music,kids games,
Starbucks coffee, Einstein's bagels,  Thanksgiving treats from Tom's Farm Market, post-race stretching, and more!
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Price increase next week! 
Are you thinking about running the marathon, half marathon, or 5k at the Wisconsin Marathon next year? The prices will increase on November 1st, so don't wait any longer and sign up by Halloween!
Tackle your favorite distance on Saturday, May 5th in Kenosha and help us celebrate our 10th year! Enjoy a great, Boston qualifying, lakefront course plus cheese, brats, beer, and live music.
NEW FOR 2018: Race Day Packet Pick-up!
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Current Issue
Nov/Dec 2017
Bank of America Chicago Marathon Coverage, Gift Guide, Winter Training
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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
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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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 9 Local Halloween-Themed Runs to Try This Year
Last year, Running USA declared Halloween as the
second most popular
holiday for running, following Thanksgiving. Since 2011, Halloween race finisher totals have grown more than 60 percent, rising dramatically from 469,602 to 733,576 in 2015. In 2015, there were 1,584 Halloween races held around the United States.
So, what are you waiting for?! In the Chicagoland area alone, there are dozens of races happening throughout the next week - so, take your pick, grab a costume, and get running.
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 Top Halloween Costumes
-- and How to Run in Them
As a runner, you're probably wondering: What costume will satisfy my desire to both have a great outfit and race well? Wonder no more, Halloween harrier. Runner's World has done the work for you.
After picking out 10 disguises that looked intriguing from Spirit Halloween, Runner's World asked two elite runners, who are also costume record holders, for their advice: Camille Herron and Ian Sharman.
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Bank of America Chicago Marathon Guaranteed Entry Registration Now Open
On Tuesday, the Bank of America Chicago Marathon opened the application for participants to register for a guaranteed entry for the 2018 race.
Those who qualify for a guaranteed entry will be notified during the application period, which closes at 2 p.m. on November 30. The cost of an entry is $195 for United States residents and $220 for those residing outside of the United States.
To see if you qualify for a guaranteed entry, click here. Non-guaranteed entry applications open Oct. 31. The event will select names from the full pool of non-guaranteed entry applicants and notify runners of their selection status on Dec. 12. |
 Boston365: A Boston Marathon Training Program
Make your 2018 Boston Marathon weekend the experience of a lifetime with Fleet Feet Sports; its acclaimed Boston365 training program is about more than just running the race. It's about developing lasting bonds with your training partners and creating unforgettable memories in Boston over race weekend.
There will be an Informational meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 28 at Fleet Feet Sports - Old Town. Training begins Monday Jan. 1, and workouts are at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays and 8 a.m. on Saturdays.
For more information and details on the two program options, visit Fleet Feet's website.
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Q&A with Jordan Hasay: New American Female Course Record Holder
We got a chance to speak with Jordan Hasay after her impressive performance at the
Bank of America Chicago Marathon on Oct. 8.
Hasay was the first American female finisher at the 40th Annual Bank of America Chicago Marathon, and third overall female finisher. She also broke Joan Benoit Samuelson's course record with a time of 2:20:57.
"Thank you to the people, it was a really fun weekend. I was nervous going in but everyone was really kind and I felt really confident because everyone was so encouraging," Hasay says. "I hope to be back soon!"
Read the full interview online.
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2017 Clif Bar Athlete of the Year Contest
 Over the past year, we've introduced a diverse set of outstanding athletes who were named Clif Bar Athletes of the Month. They're all worthy in their own way, but only one man and one woman will be named the 2017 Clif Bar Athlete of the Year.
The Clif Bar Athlete of the Year winners will recieve a fantastic Clif Bar prize package. The survey will close on Feb. 1, 2018, and the winners will be announced in our March/April 2018 issue.
Vote online now
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Need a refresher on who the athletes are? Meet them here.
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Race Results from October 19 to October 25
View all past race results
online.
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Calendar of Events from Oct. 26 to Nov. 1
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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!
-Save $3 with code
CANEWS
Universal Sole Trail Races (Race Dates: Nov. 11 & Dec. 9)
-Save $5 with code USOLE5
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