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Break Out and Break In Your New Shoes
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Run brave and knock out colon cancer! Dare to be bold at the Undy Run/Walk, a family and pet-friendly underwear themed-5K that raises funds and awareness for colon cancer. This all-ages event is taking place on May 13 at the Lincoln Park South Fields, also includes a 1-Mile Fun Run, a giant inflatable colon, and more--register now using discount code ATHLETE to save $5! For more information please visit undyrunwalk.org
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Run to Give People Facing Epilepsy a Chance!
The Danny Did Foundation invites you to join #TeamDannyDid as a charity runner in the Bank  of America Chicago Marathon. We provide our team members a guaranteed and FREE race entry, FREE access to the CARA training program, a warm and dry post race party and most of all, inspiration from our favorite little guy, Danny Stanton. Danny died suddenly at age four following a seizure, and the nonprofit established in his honor serves as his continued presence in the world to help others. Our funding enables education and critical resources for the 1 in 26 Americans who will develop epilepsy.
Email mduffy@dannydid.org by May 22nd to reserve your spot. If you're not running Chicago this year, please share with a friend. Find more about #TeamDannyDid here. Be a part of our team and enjoy your life, like Danny Did!
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Come join in the running of the 6th annual Egg Shell Shuffle 1/2 marathon and 5k!
Highlights Include:
- Finisher medals for all runners in both the 5k and Half marathon!
- Premium Nike run shorts or tech tee included with registration!
- HUGE egg hunt for kids AND adults with give aways post race!
- Easter bunny, Chick, music, and family fun all day! Great photo opportunities for the kids!
Sign up now using the code : LASTCHANCE for $5 off your
registration.
More information can be found at: www.eggshellshuffle.com
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Last Call: Save $10 With Code "YouCan"
Only 143 more days until the world descends
on Chicago,
and Lake Shore Drive
is converted into the ultimate triathlon track. Save $10 when you register with code "YouCan" before Friday, April 7 at 11:59 PM CDT. This is YOUR year. #ChiTri is YOUR race. Visit
chicagotriathlon.com/youcan/
for details.
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Current Issue
March/April 2017
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Kick Off New Season;
Top 100 Long-Distance Events
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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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The ACTIVE Spring Running Shoe Guide
With the start of April comes the start of nicer weather (hopefully) and more running and racing. Whether you've ran your first race already or not, you may be in the market for some new shoes. Be sure to get them in plenty of time before that first race or long run to break them in!
ACTIVE recently took a look at
30 of the newest shoes from all companies and tried them out. Whether you're looking for a stable, neutral or cushy shoe, or a trail or fast shoe, you're bound to find one you need.
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 Run for the Cubs!
Celebrate that Rite of Spring that is baseball as the National Pastime returns to the Northside with this Opening Day Fun Run at
10 a.m. this Sunday, April 9th at our
Fleet Feet Sports - Lakeview location.
The route will take us through the historic Wrigleyville neighborhood and around the building that provided so much joy for the people of Chicago last season and hopefully is the site of another championship run for 2017!
This fun run is limited to 50 participants
so sign up today so you don't get sent back to the minors! Plus, Fleet Feet is selling these fun socks to sport at the event.
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ICYMI: Bank of America
Shamrock Shuffle 8K Coverage
The warmer temps was just the cherry on top to Sunday's perfect race - thousands of runners gathered in the heart of the city to kick of the spring racing season and celebrate St. Patrick's Day at the
Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K.
From winners to statistics to pictures, we've got all the coverage you need. Check it out below:
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 Take a Survey, Win Some Popcorn
How did you first hear about Chicago Athlete?
In an effort to better understand our audience and their interests, we've created a short readership survey.
Please fill out the questions as honestly as possible, and at the end include your email address to receive a complimentary digital copy of our magazine sent to your mailbox, plus a chance to receive a
3-pack of popcorn from Signature Popcorn!
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 City Releasing Plan To Protect Pedestrians Amid Surge In Fatal Crashes
The city is expected to release a plan this month detailing how to better protect pedestrians, unveiled amid a nationwide surge in deadly crashes between pedestrians and cars.
The city hopes to end crashes that cause death or serious injury by 2026 with its
Vision Zero campaign.
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Race Results from March 23 to March 29
March 25
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Calendar of Events from April 6 to April 12
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Full calendar available at myracepal.com. |
April 8
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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 $5 with code
mychicagoathlete
-Save $5 with code
PPCA2017
-Save $5 on marathon or half marathon with code
CANEWSWM17
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$25 Early Bird Registration Fee through April 23, increases $5 on April 24
-Save $5 with code CHIATH
-Price increases from $35 to $40 on April 15, Kids is $25 through April 15
-Price increases on April 30 and June 3
Utah Valley Marathon (Race Date: June 10)
-Save $10 with code
chicago10 (good until May 15)
-Save $15 with code
TWOHEART15
-Save $10 off full and half marathon distances, or $5 off the quarter marathon and 5K with code
KMEGROUP17
-Price increases April 30 and June 1
-Save $10 on any distance with code
CHIATHLETE17
-Save $5 with code
CHIATH
-Price increases on May 14 and July 31
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