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| SALES: Local Athletic Stores Celebrate Black Friday, Small Business Saturday |
Thankful and hopeful
Mercy Home for Boys & Girls is grateful for the Heroes who have decided to participate in the Oct. 7, 2018 Bank of America Chicago Marathon to provide  life-changing care and support services to the abused and at-risk youth in our care.
You can change lives too!
We have your guaranteed entry to this iconic race, which passes by Mercy Home at Mile 16, where you will receive a Hero's Welcome from the children you are supporting!
Join our team by Nov. 29 and you'll receive an exclusive dri-fit Hero in Training shirt and $5 off your Heroes registration with code: ATHLETE. 
We provide:
* A VIP race-day experience at Hero HQ, just two blocks from the start/finish
* Free training (a $250 value)
* Fundraising support
* Heroes gear
* A pre-race Pasta Dinner
Already have an entry? You can still join and get the same great perks.
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#MakeASplash at the Chicago Polar Plunge
Whether you go ankle high, knee deep or take the full plunge, your efforts help support the athletes of Special Olympics Chicago! Registration for the Chicago Polar Plunge is now open. Reserve your spot at North Avenue Beach on Sunday, March 4th, 2018.
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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
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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Best Local Holiday Deals for Athletes this Weekend
Between Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday,
athletic stores around the Chicagoland area have plenty of deals to offer you. Whether you're shopping for an athlete in your life, or for yourself, be sure to take full advantage. Plus, when you support a local store, you're giving back to all small businesses, so it's a win-win-win.
Here are some of the
best deals in our area, plus special hours to be aware of this holiday season.
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 Why You Should Eat What You Want and Skip the Gym This Thanksgiving
We all come up with reasons we should indulge on Thanksgiving with reckless abandon, but do you even need to worry about how much you eat or if you "earned" your calories with a workout?
According to a recent study, eating a high-calorie meal won't harm your health and can actually be beneficial for your fitness goals. The experts also agree that one meal won't even come close to the caloric catastrophe you're imagining. That Thursday workout can wait, too (unless you're Turkey Trotting!).
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 Thanksgiving Races Continue to See Growth
A holiday known for feasts, naps and football continues to be defined by running, as Thanksgiving Day
maintains its top spotas the sport's most popular day of the year to race, as a record 961,882 runners crossed a finish line in 2016.
Since tracking began in 2011, turkey trot finisher totals have significantly grown year-over-year. From 2015 to 2016, the number of Thanksgiving Day finishers grew 6%, once again eclipsing the 900,000 finisher barrier and coming ever so close to surpassing the magical one million finisher mark.
As the number of finishers grows, so to does the number of events hosted. Year-over-year growth of Thanksgiving Day races grew 14%, with 726 organized races taking place in 2016.
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 Navy Pier Flyover Project: Uninterrupted Travel Along Lakefront Trail in Sight
Here's some great news for runners and bikers who use Chicago's Lakefront Trail: when they can expect a fully-connected pedestrian bridge.
The finish line is finally in sight for the Navy Pier Flyover Project. The massive endeavor first broke ground more than three years ago.
"A year from now, we will have that completed. All 18 miles," the mayor said. When the Navy Pier Flyover Project is complete, it will be a safer alternative to one of the most heavily-used portions of Chicago's Lakefront Trail. There is still plenty of work to do. Until then, patience is a virtue.
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 Q&A: Taylor Ogilvie, VP, GM of Wilmot Mountain
With ski season quickly approaching, Wilmot Mountain has nearly 120 skiable acres with 23 trails and more, just an hour north of the Chicagoland area. We spoke with the general manager of Wilmot Mountain about what's new and to do this weekend; see what he had to say.
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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 Nov. 16 to Nov. 21
View all past race results
online.
November 18
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Calendar of Events from Nov. 23 to Nov. 29
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November 23
November 25
November 26
Looking for more Turkey Trots? Check out our full list
here.
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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: Dec. 9)
-Save $5 with code USOLE5
Wisconsin Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K (Race Date: May 5)
-Save 10% with code CAENEWS through Feb. 7
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