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| Our Holiday Gift Guide is Here! |
Roselle Turkey Tango Trot
4th Annual Roselle Turkey Tango Trot. 5k run walk through the  neighborhood of Roselle's flat streets. Chipped time and age group medals for the competitive runner. Long sleeve shirt included for all registered. Hot Chocolate and post race refreshments for all. Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 2017. 8 AM
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You, too, can be a Hero
On Oct. 8, 2017, more than 200 Heroes took to the streets for the  Bank of America Chicago Marathon. It was a transformative experience, not just for our runners but for the children of Mercy Home for Boys & Girls. We want to thank our Heroes, who provide life-changing care and support services to abused and at-risk youth through their efforts.
You can change lives too!
Join our team for the Oct. 7, 2018 race before Nov. 30 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
* A Heroes Welcome at Mercy Home at Mile 16
* Free training (a $250 value)
* Fundraising support
* Heroes gear
* A pre-race Pasta Dinner
Don't take your chances with the drawing. Get your guaranteed entry for 2018 today.
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Team Special Olympics Chicago will reward you every step of the way!
Join Team Special Olympics Chicago for the 2018 Bank of America Chicago Marathon! Dedicate your journey to your fellow athletes, the 7,000+ superstars at Special Olympics Chicago.
Join our team and receive refund of your $195 race entry along with refund of your Chicago Marathon training program. Other great benefits include race day headquarters located on the home stretch of the race, indoor gear check, post race massage, refreshments and free race day parking for our top to fundraisers.
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Chicago's Original Turkey Trot
Chicago's original turkey trot is back with the traditional turkey day run 5K/8K and Plymouth Rock Ramble kids race through Lincoln Park. Gather your flock and join us for this Thanksgiving Day tradition.
Supporting the Greater Chicago Food Depository, this November 23rd, Lincoln Park welcomes "turkeys" of all ages and paces. Centered around the Turkey Day Tailgate, you'll enjoy pre-and post-race activities like Corn Hole, Football Toss, Turkey Bowling and more while sipping on warm apple cider. Participants this year receive a commemorative Finisher Medal, Long-sleeved race shirt and Lagunitas beer (for turkey 21+).
Claim your spot today here.
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Join TEAM ERIKA'S LIGHTHOUSE in the 2018 Bank of America Chicago Marathon!
Help us
Get Depression Out of the Dark and raise awareness about teen depression by joining our charity team.
All ELH runners receive a complete training package, entry fee reimbursement and a VIP lounge on race day.
Registration for your GUARANTEED ENTRY ends November 30!
Fill out your interest form by November 21 at:
*Sponsored listing |
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Current Issue
Nov/Dec 2017
Bank of America Chicago Marathon Coverage, Gift Guide, Winter Training
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Calendar of Events
Looking for upcoming endurance events in Chicago? Check out
Chicago Athlete's
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Chicago Athlete 2017 Holiday Gift Guide
Unsure of what to get the athlete in your life this season? Let our holiday gift guide help you out! Many of these products are available at local retailers, and all are online for easy at-home shopping. With a variety of products and price ranges, we're sure you'll find something that fits your loved ones needs and your budget.
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 AbbottWWM Announces New
Age-Group World Rankings
The AbbottWMM series includes the Tokyo, Boston, Virgin Money London, BMW Berlin, Bank of America Chicago and TCS New York City Marathons, as well as the IAAF World Championships and Olympic 26.2-mile events, with the new ranking system and championships designed to celebrate the achievements of age-group marathon runners and their stories.
The AbbottWMM Wanda Age Group World Rankings will launch in September 2018 and the top-ranked age-group athletes will qualify to participate in the AbbottWMM Wanda Age Group World Championships in the spring of 2020. The rankings will
cover age groups for men and women from age 40 to 80+.
Tim Hadzima, AbbottWMM general
manager, said: "There has been huge growth in marathon age-group running and now more than 125,000 runners aged 40+ participate in AbbottWMM races each year."
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Fleet Feet Old Town to Relocate Next Month
In December, Fleet Feet Old Town will have a new address.
Currently located at 1620 North Wells Street, Fleet Feet Old Town will move to Crilly Court Plaza, at 1796 N. Wells Street. In honor of the flagship relocation, Fleet Feet is hosting a grand opening event.
On Wednesday, Dec. 6, the On the Move Fashion Show will be held at Second City Theater at 7 p.m. New winter running gear from brands Nike, Saucony, Brooks, Mizuno, North Face, New Balance, and more will be sported; three new brands will also be introduced at the show.
Immediately following the show, an after-party celebration will take place at the new Fleet Feet Old Town location.
The store has "a continuing effort to gain the space to host seminars, fun runs and special events and best serve the vibrant Chicago running community," its
website says
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 Boston Marathon Kick Off Run
If the Boston Marathon is on your schedule in coming years, you are invited to join Coach Mark Buciak, who has run 38 consecutive Boston Marathons, for a special Kick Off Run for your training. Following the run will be a Boston Tip Seminar inside the Morton Arboretum visitor's center.
When: 8:45 a.m., Saturday, December 2
Where: Morton Arboretum in Lisle, IL, meet at the annex next to the Visitor's Center off the main parking lot
Run Distance: 30 to 90 minutes
Cost: Free!
RSVP: Email Mark
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Top Five Health Trends of 2018
Naked Nutrition, the world's premiere health and fitness source for natural protein powders and supplements, is making big predictions for the new year by announcing what they believe will be the top five health trends.
Here are Naked Nutrition's five health forecasts for the new year:
1. Plant power
2. Ketogenic Kick
3. Snacks on snacks
4. Sleepy smoothies
5. Foods with fight
Learn more about these trends here.
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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. 9 to Nov. 15
View all past race results
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Calendar of Events from Nov. 16 to Nov. 22
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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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