Chicago, Illinois
Chicago Run Clubs
101 run clubs in the Chicago area, sorted by the day they meet, with start times, meeting spots, beginner-friendly picks and links to the clubs' own pages.
- Clubs listed
- 101
- Beginner-friendly
- 33
Club list from CARA, Fleet Feet Chicago, and RunningCrews, a community guide to Chicago and the suburbs run clubs, last updated October 2026. Days, times and meeting spots change, so check a club's own page before you go.
Chicago run clubs by day
Each day's clubs in start-time order. A club's name takes you to its details and links.
Monday
- 6pm Fleet Feet Deerfield Fleet Feet Deerfield
- 6pm Fleet Feet Lakeview Fleet Feet Lakeview, 3359 N Southport Ave
- 6pm Fleet Feet Lincoln Square Fleet Feet Lincoln Square, 4762 N Lincoln Ave
- 6pm Fleet Feet Old Town Fleet Feet Old Town, 1706 N Wells St
- 6pm Fleet Feet South Loop Fleet Feet South Loop, 150 Roosevelt Rd
- 6:30pm Cabrones Run Club Berwyn Auto Spa, Berwyn
- 6:30pm Fleet Feet Oak Park Fleet Feet Oak Park
- Time not listed Nike Run Club Chicago Mondays & Wednesdays, evening Nike Michigan Avenue, rotating
Tuesday
- 5:30am Windrunners Chicago Chicago
- 6am CARA Run Crew — Lakeview (Waveland Warriors) Lakeview
- 6:15am Shut Up and Run Club Montrose Beach Track
- 6:30am Daily Grinds Run Club Portage Park
- 6:30am Run Too Hard Tuesdays: Frera, 1722 N Western Ave; +1 more
- 5pm CARA Run Crew — Marquette Park Marquette Park
- 6pm CARA Run Crew — Humboldt Park Humboldt Park
- 6pm Dog and Pony Show Run Club Dog and Pony Show Brewing, Oak Park
- 6:15pm Fleet Feet Libertyville Fleet Feet Libertyville
- 6:30pm 606 Athletic Club Park 529, Bucktown / Wicker Park, on the 606
- 6:30pm CARA Run Crew — Lake Shore Park Track Lake Shore Park Track
- 6:30pm CARA Run Crew — River Park River Park
- 6:30pm Frontrunners Chicago Lakefront Trail near the Totem Pole, across from Addison, Lincoln Park
- 6:30pm Lakeview Run Club Nettlehorst Elementary, 3252 N Broadway, Lakeview
- 6:30pm OnTrK Running Little Village High School
- 6:30pm Three Run Two (3Run2) Tuesdays: cul-de-sac west of Halsted & Maxwell, University Village; +1 more
- 6:45pm Vaqueros Run Club Dunbar Park
- Time not listed Adidas Runners Chicago Tuesdays, evening Rotating Chicago meetups
- Time not listed Edge Athlete Lounge Tuesdays speed Near downtown
- Time not listed Men Run Deez Streets Tuesdays, morning Bronzeville / South Side
- Time not listed Viento Little Village
Wednesday
- 5:45am Team 5:45 Wednesdays: Proksa Park; +1 more
- 6:28am November Project Chicago Wednesday rotating, often Ohio Street Beach; +1 more
- 6:30am The Mortifying Ordeal of Running Club Magnifico Coffee Roasters
- 6pm Fleet Feet Algonquin Fleet Feet Algonquin
- 6pm Fleet Feet South Loop Fleet Feet South Loop, 150 Roosevelt Rd
- 6:15pm South Loop Runners South Loop
- 6:30pm Hot Girl Run Club Chicago Wednesdays: Klein Park; +1 more
- 6:30pm Pumas Run Club Wednesdays: Oak Lawn Public Library; +1 more
- 6:45pm Indios Running Club Poppin Panda
- 6:45pm trailsnailz.src Summit Park, Summit
- 7pm Venados Running Club Monochrome Brewing, 2101 S Carpenter St, Pilsen
- Time not listed CARA (Chicago Area Runners Association) Wednesdays track City sites include Downtown, Hyde Park, Lincoln Park and Montrose Beach; +1 more
- Time not listed Nike Run Club Chicago Mondays & Wednesdays, evening Nike Michigan Avenue, rotating
- Time not listed Palmer Bar Runs Wednesdays, evening Rotating bars
Thursday
- 6am CARA Run Crew — Edgewater Edgewater
- 6am CARA Run Crew — West Loop West Loop
- 5:30pm CARA Run Crew — Austin Austin neighborhood
- 6pm Fleet Feet Elmhurst Fleet Feet Elmhurst
- 6pm Fleet Feet Old Town Fleet Feet Old Town, 1706 N Wells St
- 6pm Fleet Feet Rockford Fleet Feet Rockford
- 6pm Hot Girl Run Club Chicago Wednesdays: Klein Park; +1 more
- 6pm Los Lobos Running Crew PS Brewing Co
- 6:30pm Heartbreak Chicago Heartbreak Hill Running Company, 2148 N Halsted St, Lincoln Park
- 6:30pm Three Run Two (3Run2) Tuesdays: cul-de-sac west of Halsted & Maxwell, University Village; +1 more
- 6:45pm No Bad Days Run Club Spritzenhaus33
- 7pm Mustangs Run Club Marz Community Brewing, 3630 S Iron St
- Time not listed Viento Little Village
Friday
- 5:45am Team 5:45 Wednesdays: Proksa Park; +1 more
- 6am The Mortifying Ordeal of Running Club Magnifico Coffee Roasters
- 6:06am November Project Chicago Wednesday rotating, often Ohio Street Beach; +1 more
- 7am Gold Coast Run Club Gold Coast
- Time not listed Nameless Track Club Fridays, morning Lakefront Trail at Fullerton Ave
- Time not listed West Town Brew Crew Fridays, morning West Town, rotating
Saturday
- 7am & 8am roadrunners606 The 606
- 7:30am Pumas Run Club Wednesdays: Oak Lawn Public Library; +1 more
- 8am Chicago Pacers Whipple and Bloomingdale entrance, The 606
- 8am Fleet Feet Lincoln Square Fleet Feet Lincoln Square, 4762 N Lincoln Ave
- 8am Run Too Hard Tuesdays: Frera, 1722 N Western Ave; +1 more
- 9am Gold Coast Run Club Gold Coast
- 9am The Actual Naperville Run Club Downtown Naperville, Aurora Avenue
- 10am Lakeview Run Club Nettlehorst Elementary, 3252 N Broadway, Lakeview
- 11:15am Mikkeller Running Club Chicago The Beer Temple
- Time not listed Adidas Runners Chicago Rotating Chicago meetups
- Time not listed CARA (Chicago Area Runners Association) Saturdays & Sundays long runs City sites include Downtown, Hyde Park, Lincoln Park and Montrose Beach; +1 more
- Time not listed Edge Athlete Lounge Saturdays long runs Near downtown
- Time not listed Elmhurst Running Club Saturdays, morning Elmhurst
- Time not listed Frontrunners Chicago Lakefront Trail near the Totem Pole, across from Addison, Lincoln Park
- Time not listed OnThe9 Run Crew Saturdays, morning Carver Park, 47th St, South Side
- Time not listed Peace Runners 773 Saturdays, morning Garfield Park / West Side
Sunday
- 7am 7 On Sundays Bronzeville
- 7am Hot Girl Run Club Chicago Wednesdays: Klein Park; +1 more
- 7am Men Run Deez Streets Bronzeville / South Side
- 7am Ukrainian Running Club Chicago Busse Woods
- 8:30am Friendsrunning Chicago La Malinche Coffee & Tea House
- 9am Con Ganas Run Club Riis Park
- 10am ARC Social Running Club Chicago
- 10am Tortugas Run Club Harrison Park, Pilsen
- Time not listed Adidas Runners Chicago Rotating Chicago meetups
- Time not listed CARA (Chicago Area Runners Association) Saturdays & Sundays long runs City sites include Downtown, Hyde Park, Lincoln Park and Montrose Beach; +1 more
- Time not listed Viento Little Village
Days vary
- Time not listed Berwyn Runners Club Schedule not listed Berwyn
- Time not listed Black Men Run Chicago Schedule not listed Chicago
- Time not listed Chicago Endurance Sports Schedule not listed Chicago
- Time not listed Chicago Muslim Running Club Schedule not listed The Loop
- Time not listed Chicago Slow Run Club Schedule not listed Grant Park / Millennium Park
- Time not listed Chingonas Run Chicago Schedule not listed Chicago
- Time not listed Doñas y Dons Schedule not listed Chicago
- Time not listed DW Running Schedule not listed Chicago
- Time not listed Family Style RC Schedule not listed Montrose Beach and Chinatown
- Time not listed GumboFit Schedule not listed West Loop, West Gate, rotating
- Time not listed HOKA Run Club Chicago Schedule not listed Chicago
- Time not listed J-Town Running Club Schedule not listed Joliet
- Time not listed Jaguares Run Club Schedule not listed Chicago
- Time not listed Lake Forest Run Club Schedule not listed Lake Forest
- Time not listed Latinas Run Chicago Schedule not listed Chicago
- Time not listed Let's Move Lawndale Schedule not listed Lawndale
- Time not listed Los Corrientes Run Club Schedule not listed Chicago
- Time not listed Midway Mile Chasers Schedule not listed Midway / South Side
- Time not listed Naperville Running Company Track Club Schedule not listed Naperville
- Time not listed Oak Park Runners Club Schedule not listed Oak Park
- Time not listed Old Town Run Club Schedule not listed Old Town
- Time not listed Out There Run & Walk Club Schedule not listed Chicago
- Time not listed Read & Run Chicago Schedule not listed Chicago
- Time not listed River North Run Club Schedule not listed River North
- Time not listed Rogers Park Running Club Schedule not listed Rogers Park
- Time not listed Second City Track Club Schedule not listed Chicago
- Time not listed Sol Mates Run Club Schedule not listed Chicago
- Time not listed South Chicago Track Club Schedule not listed South Side
- Time not listed Still I Run Chicago Schedule not listed Chicago
- Time not listed Trail Sisters Chicago NW Schedule not listed Northwest Chicago
- Time not listed Universal Sole Schedule not listed Chicago
- Time not listed Vamos Run Club Schedule not listed Chicago
- Time not listed West West Town Brew Crew Schedule not listed West Town
- Time not listed Windy City Striders Schedule not listed Chicago
- Time not listed Windy City Track Club Schedule not listed Chicago
All 101 Chicago run clubs, A to Z
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7 On Sundays
Neighborhood run club Beginner-friendly
- When
- Sundays, 7am
- Where
- Bronzeville
Seven miles at 7am. No pace requirement. South Side community run. Source: RunningCrews Oct 2026.
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606 Athletic Club
Social run club
- When
- Tuesdays, 6:30pm
- Where
- Park 529, Bucktown / Wicker Park, on the 606
Social miles on the 606, often a post-run beer. Source: RunningCrews Oct 2026.
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Adidas Runners Chicago
Brand run club Beginner-friendly
- When
- Tuesdays, eveningSaturdays & Sundays
- Where
- Rotating Chicago meetups
Free. Sign up in the Adidas Running app. Source: Adidas Runners Chicago.
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Berwyn Runners Club
Neighborhood run club
- Where
- Berwyn
Listed on RunningCrews Oct 2026. Day not published.
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Black Men Run Chicago
Run club
- Where
- Chicago
Named in Chicago running-club roundups. Confirm the week's meetup before you go.
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Cabrones Run Club
Run club
- When
- Mondays, 6:30pm
- Where
- Berwyn Auto Spa, Berwyn
Source: RunningCrews Oct 2026.
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CARA (Chicago Area Runners Association)
Training program Beginner-friendly
- When
- Wednesdays trackSaturdays & Sundays long runs
- Where
- City sites include Downtown, Hyde Park, Lincoln Park and Montrose Beach; suburban sites include Darien, Libertyville, Niles, Oak Forest, Schaumburg and Wheaton
Chicago's largest club, founded 1978, 10,000+ members. Marathon training pace groups about 7:00-13:00/mile. Free Friend membership. Weekday track time differs by source (morning vs 6:30pm), so confirm on cararuns.org. Source: CARA.
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CARA Run Crew — Austin
CARA run crew Beginner-friendly
- When
- Thursdays, 5:30pm
- Where
- Austin neighborhood
Walkers and all paces welcome. Source: CARA Run Crews.
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CARA Run Crew — Edgewater
CARA run crew Beginner-friendly
- When
- Thursdays, 6am
- Where
- Edgewater
Walkers and all paces welcome. Source: CARA Run Crews.
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CARA Run Crew — Humboldt Park
CARA run crew Beginner-friendly
- When
- Tuesdays, 6pm
- Where
- Humboldt Park
Walkers and all paces welcome. Source: CARA Run Crews.
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CARA Run Crew — Lake Shore Park Track
CARA run crew Beginner-friendly
- When
- Tuesdays, 6:30pm
- Where
- Lake Shore Park Track
Track Tuesday. Walkers and all paces welcome. Source: CARA Run Crews.
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CARA Run Crew — Lakeview (Waveland Warriors)
CARA run crew Beginner-friendly
- When
- Tuesdays, 6am
- Where
- Lakeview
Neighborhood crew. Walkers and all paces welcome. Free with a CARA Friend membership. Source: CARA Run Crews.
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CARA Run Crew — Marquette Park
CARA run crew Beginner-friendly
- When
- Tuesdays, 5pm
- Where
- Marquette Park
Walkers and all paces welcome. Source: CARA Run Crews.
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CARA Run Crew — River Park
CARA run crew Beginner-friendly
- When
- Tuesdays, 6:30pm
- Where
- River Park
Walkers and all paces welcome. Source: CARA Run Crews.
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CARA Run Crew — West Loop
CARA run crew Beginner-friendly
- When
- Thursdays, 6am
- Where
- West Loop
Walkers and all paces welcome. Source: CARA Run Crews.
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Chicago Endurance Sports
Coaching & training group (paid)
- Where
- Chicago
Membership training group and race team. Workout day not on a stable public page.
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Chicago Muslim Running Club
Run club
- Where
- The Loop
Welcoming to all. Day not published on a stable page.
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Chicago Pacers
Neighborhood run club
- When
- Saturdays, 8am
- Where
- Whipple and Bloomingdale entrance, The 606
Source: RunningCrews Oct 2026.
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Chicago Slow Run Club
Neighborhood run club Beginner-friendly
- Where
- Grant Park / Millennium Park
Slower paces. Day not on a stable public page.
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Chingonas Run Chicago
Women's run club
- Where
- Chicago
Latina-led. Day not published on a stable page.
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Con Ganas Run Club
Neighborhood run club
- When
- Sundays, 9am
- Where
- Riis Park
Source: RunningCrews Oct 2026.
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Daily Grinds Run Club
Neighborhood run club
- When
- Tuesdays, 6:30am
- Where
- Portage Park
Source: RunningCrews Oct 2026.
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Dog and Pony Show Run Club
Social run club
- When
- Tuesdays, 6pm
- Where
- Dog and Pony Show Brewing, Oak Park
Source: RunningCrews Oct 2026.
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Doñas y Dons
Neighborhood run club
- Where
- Chicago
Listed on RunningCrews Oct 2026. Day not published.
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DW Running
Run club
- Where
- Chicago
CARA Racing Circuit Division I club. Competitive group runs.
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Edge Athlete Lounge
Coaching & training group (paid)
- When
- Tuesdays speedSaturdays long runs
- Where
- Near downtown
Paid lounge and coaching. Tuesday speed or tempo, Saturday lakefront long run.
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Elmhurst Running Club
Run club
- When
- Saturdays, morning
- Where
- Elmhurst
CARA Racing Circuit club. Saturday morning neighborhood run. Confirm the start before you go.
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Family Style RC
Run club
- Where
- Montrose Beach and Chinatown
AAPI community runs. Two start points. Day not published on a stable page.
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Fleet Feet Algonquin
Running store group run Beginner-friendly
- When
- Wednesdays, 6pm
- Where
- Fleet Feet Algonquin
3.5-mile route. All paces. Source: Fleet Feet Chicago running club page.
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Fleet Feet Deerfield
Running store group run Beginner-friendly
- When
- Mondays, 6pm
- Where
- Fleet Feet Deerfield
3.5-mile route. All paces. Source: Fleet Feet Chicago running club page.
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Fleet Feet Elmhurst
Running store group run Beginner-friendly
- When
- Thursdays, 6pm
- Where
- Fleet Feet Elmhurst
3-mile route. All paces. Source: Fleet Feet Chicago running club page.
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Fleet Feet Lakeview
Running store group run Beginner-friendly
- When
- Mondays, 6pm
- Where
- Fleet Feet Lakeview, 3359 N Southport Ave
3-mile route. All paces. Source: Fleet Feet Chicago running club page.
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Fleet Feet Libertyville
Running store group run Beginner-friendly
- When
- Tuesdays, 6:15pm
- Where
- Fleet Feet Libertyville
3-6 miles. All paces. Source: Fleet Feet Chicago running club page.
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Fleet Feet Lincoln Square
Running store group run Beginner-friendly
- When
- Mondays, 6pmSaturdays, 8am
- Where
- Fleet Feet Lincoln Square, 4762 N Lincoln Ave
3-mile route. All paces. Source: Fleet Feet Chicago running club page.
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Fleet Feet Oak Park
Running store group run Beginner-friendly
- When
- Mondays, 6:30pm
- Where
- Fleet Feet Oak Park
3-mile route. All paces. Source: Fleet Feet Chicago running club page.
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Fleet Feet Old Town
Running store group run Beginner-friendly
- When
- Mondays & Thursdays, 6pm
- Where
- Fleet Feet Old Town, 1706 N Wells St
3-mile route. All paces. Pacers wait for the last runner. Source: Fleet Feet Chicago running club page.
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Fleet Feet Rockford
Running store group run Beginner-friendly
- When
- Thursdays, 6pm
- Where
- Fleet Feet Rockford
3-mile route. All paces. Source: Fleet Feet Chicago running club page.
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Fleet Feet South Loop
Running store group run Beginner-friendly
- When
- Mondays & Wednesdays, 6pm
- Where
- Fleet Feet South Loop, 150 Roosevelt Rd
3-mile route. Wednesday is the women's group. All paces. Source: Fleet Feet Chicago running club page.
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Friendsrunning Chicago
Social run club
- When
- Sundays, 8:30am
- Where
- La Malinche Coffee & Tea House
Source: RunningCrews Oct 2026.
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Frontrunners Chicago
LGBTQ+ run club Beginner-friendly
- When
- Tuesdays, 6:30pmSaturdays
- Where
- Lakefront Trail near the Totem Pole, across from Addison, Lincoln Park
LGBTQ+ club since 1982. 3-5 mile run and 1-2 mile walk. Tuesday meetup published at 6:30pm. Source: Frontrunners posts.
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Gold Coast Run Club
Women's run club Beginner-friendly
- When
- Fridays, 7amSaturdays, 9am
- Where
- Gold Coast
Women-led, founded 2023. About 9:00-11:30/mile. Confirm the week's spot before you go.
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GumboFit
Community training group
- Where
- West Loop, West Gate, rotating
Black-led community. Weekly runs, track, and marathon training. Day not on a stable public schedule.
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Heartbreak Chicago
Running store group run
- When
- Thursdays, 6:30pm
- Where
- Heartbreak Hill Running Company, 2148 N Halsted St, Lincoln Park
Store group run and coached marathon programs. Source: RunningCrews Oct 2026; store address from Heartbreak.
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HOKA Run Club Chicago
Brand run club
- Where
- Chicago
Listed on RunningCrews Oct 2026. Day not published.
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Hot Girl Run Club Chicago
Women's run club
- When
- Wednesdays, 6:30pmThursdays, 6pmSundays, 7am
- Where
- Wednesdays: Klein Park; Sundays: Horner Park Fieldhouse
Source: RunningCrews Oct 2026.
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Indios Running Club
Neighborhood run club
- When
- Wednesdays, 6:45pm
- Where
- Poppin Panda
Source: RunningCrews Oct 2026.
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J-Town Running Club
Neighborhood run club
- Where
- Joliet
Listed on RunningCrews Oct 2026. Day not published.
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Jaguares Run Club
Neighborhood run club
- Where
- Chicago
Listed on RunningCrews Oct 2026. Day not published.
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Lake Forest Run Club
Neighborhood run club
- Where
- Lake Forest
Listed on RunningCrews Oct 2026. Day not published.
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Lakeview Run Club
Neighborhood run club Beginner-friendly
- When
- Tuesdays, 6:30pmSaturdays, 10am
- Where
- Nettlehorst Elementary, 3252 N Broadway, Lakeview
Up to 5 miles, about 7-13 min/mile, walking option. Post-run social at Rosco's. Source: RunningCrews Oct 2026 and neighborhood listings.
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Latinas Run Chicago
Women's run club
- Where
- Chicago
Latina running community. Weekly runs; day not published on a stable page.
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Let's Move Lawndale
Neighborhood run club
- Where
- Lawndale
Neighborhood health and youth runs.
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Los Corrientes Run Club
Neighborhood run club
- Where
- Chicago
Listed on RunningCrews Oct 2026. Day not published.
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Los Lobos Running Crew
Social run club
- When
- Thursdays, 6pm
- Where
- PS Brewing Co
Source: RunningCrews Oct 2026.
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Men Run Deez Streets
Neighborhood run club
- When
- Tuesdays, morningSundays, 7am
- Where
- Bronzeville / South Side
South Side visibility runs, including Tuesday Blue Bridge mornings. Source: neighborhood listings.
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Midway Mile Chasers
Neighborhood run club
- Where
- Midway / South Side
Neighborhood club since 2013. Day not published on a stable page.
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Mikkeller Running Club Chicago
Social run club
- When
- Saturdays, 11:15am
- Where
- The Beer Temple
Meeting since 2014. Source: RunningCrews Oct 2026.
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Mustangs Run Club
Social run club
- When
- Thursdays, 7pm
- Where
- Marz Community Brewing, 3630 S Iron St
Source: RunningCrews Oct 2026.
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Nameless Track Club
Track club
- When
- Fridays, morning
- Where
- Lakefront Trail at Fullerton Ave
Friday morning track. Competitive, post-collegiate. Confirm the start on the club's channel.
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Naperville Running Company Track Club
Track club
- Where
- Naperville
CARA Racing Circuit Division I club.
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Nike Run Club Chicago
Brand run club Beginner-friendly
- When
- Mondays & Wednesdays, evening
- Where
- Nike Michigan Avenue, rotating
Free store runs. Confirm the week's session in the Nike Run Club app.
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No Bad Days Run Club
Social run club
- When
- Thursdays, 6:45pm
- Where
- Spritzenhaus33
Source: RunningCrews Oct 2026.
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November Project Chicago
Free workout group Beginner-friendly
- When
- Wednesdays, 6:28amFridays, 6:06am
- Where
- Wednesday rotating, often Ohio Street Beach; Fridays at Cloud Gate, Millennium Park
Free. All levels. Friday meetup published as 6:06am at the Bean. Confirm the week's spot on Instagram. Source: November Project Chicago.
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Oak Park Runners Club
Run club
- Where
- Oak Park
CARA Racing Circuit club. Confirm the weekly meetup on the club page.
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Old Town Run Club
Neighborhood run club
- Where
- Old Town
Listed on RunningCrews Oct 2026. Separate from the Fleet Feet Old Town store run. Day not published.
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OnThe9 Run Crew
Neighborhood run club
- When
- Saturdays, morning
- Where
- Carver Park, 47th St, South Side
Founded February 2024. Source: club listing.
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OnTrK Running
Neighborhood run club
- When
- Tuesdays, 6:30pm
- Where
- Little Village High School
Source: RunningCrews Oct 2026.
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Out There Run & Walk Club
Walking group Beginner-friendly
- Where
- Chicago
Listed on RunningCrews Oct 2026. Day not published.
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Palmer Bar Runs
Social run club
- When
- Wednesdays, evening
- Where
- Rotating bars
Run, then a bar. No coaching. Source: club listing.
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Peace Runners 773
Nonprofit run club Beginner-friendly
- When
- Saturdays, morning
- Where
- Garfield Park / West Side
501(c)(3). Saturday runs and Couch to 5K. Source: RunningCrews Oct 2026.
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Pumas Run Club
Neighborhood run club
- When
- Wednesdays, 6:30pmSaturdays, 7:30am
- Where
- Wednesdays: Oak Lawn Public Library; Saturdays: Arrowhead Lake, Oak Lawn
Source: RunningCrews Oct 2026.
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Read & Run Chicago
Social run club
- Where
- Chicago
Book club plus miles.
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River North Run Club
Neighborhood run club
- Where
- River North
Listed on RunningCrews Oct 2026. Day not published.
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roadrunners606
Neighborhood run club
- When
- Saturdays, 7am & 8am
- Where
- The 606
Source: RunningCrews Oct 2026.
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Rogers Park Running Club
Neighborhood run club
- Where
- Rogers Park
Far North Side neighborhood club.
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Run Too Hard
Neighborhood run club
- When
- Tuesdays, 6:30amSaturdays, 8am
- Where
- Tuesdays: Frera, 1722 N Western Ave; Saturdays: Drink Happy Thoughts, Humboldt
Tuesday is a 5K. Source: RunningCrews Oct 2026.
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Second City Track Club
Track club
- Where
- Chicago
Road and track racing team. Workout day not on a stable public page.
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Shut Up and Run Club
Track group
- When
- Tuesdays, 6:15am
- Where
- Montrose Beach Track
Source: RunningCrews Oct 2026.
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Sol Mates Run Club
Neighborhood run club
- Where
- Chicago
Listed on RunningCrews Oct 2026. Day not published.
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South Chicago Track Club
Track club
- Where
- South Side
CARA Racing Circuit club. South Side.
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South Loop Runners
Neighborhood run club Beginner-friendly
- When
- Wednesdays, 6:15pm
- Where
- South Loop
Includes a slower Slow Pokes group. Source: RunningCrews Oct 2026.
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Still I Run Chicago
Run club
- Where
- Chicago
Mental-health running chapter. Confirm the week's meetup before you go.
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Team 5:45
Neighborhood run club
- When
- Wednesdays, 5:45amFridays, 5:45am
- Where
- Wednesdays: Proksa Park; Fridays: Cigars & Stripes BBQ Lounge
Meeting since 2017. Source: RunningCrews Oct 2026.
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The Actual Naperville Run Club
Neighborhood run club
- When
- Saturdays, 9am
- Where
- Downtown Naperville, Aurora Avenue
Source: RunningCrews Oct 2026.
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The Mortifying Ordeal of Running Club
Neighborhood run club
- When
- Wednesdays, 6:30amFridays, 6am
- Where
- Magnifico Coffee Roasters
Source: RunningCrews Oct 2026.
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Three Run Two (3Run2)
Neighborhood run club
- When
- Tuesdays, 6:30pmThursdays, 6:30pm
- Where
- Tuesdays: cul-de-sac west of Halsted & Maxwell, University Village; Thursdays: 2511 N Kedzie, Logan Square
Free weekday runs. Tuesday 5K/4mi/8K; Thursday 4mi/10K. Typical pace 7:00-10:00. Saturday long runs vary. Source: Three Run Two schedule.
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Tortugas Run Club
Neighborhood run club Beginner-friendly
- When
- Sundays, 10am
- Where
- Harrison Park, Pilsen
All paces (tortugas = tortoises). Source: RunningCrews Oct 2026.
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Trail Sisters Chicago NW
Trail run club
- Where
- Northwest Chicago
Listed on RunningCrews Oct 2026. Day not published.
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trailsnailz.src
Trail run club
- When
- Wednesdays, 6:45pm
- Where
- Summit Park, Summit
Source: RunningCrews Oct 2026.
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Ukrainian Running Club Chicago
Run club
- When
- Sundays, 7am
- Where
- Busse Woods
Source: RunningCrews Oct 2026.
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Universal Sole
Running store group run
- Where
- Chicago
Store community runs. Day not on a stable public page.
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Vamos Run Club
Neighborhood run club
- Where
- Chicago
Listed on RunningCrews Oct 2026. Day not published.
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Vaqueros Run Club
Neighborhood run club
- When
- Tuesdays, 6:45pm
- Where
- Dunbar Park
Source: RunningCrews Oct 2026.
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Venados Running Club
Neighborhood run club Beginner-friendly
- When
- Wednesdays, 7pm
- Where
- Monochrome Brewing, 2101 S Carpenter St, Pilsen
Founded 1981 in Pilsen. Free membership. 3-5 miles, then a social. Source: Venados / CARA circuit notes and 2026 club guides.
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Viento
Women's run club Beginner-friendly
- When
- Tuesdays, Thursdays & Sundays
- Where
- Little Village
Started in 2012. Built for Latino runners and newer or slower runners. Confirm times on the club's page.
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West Town Brew Crew
Social run club
- When
- Fridays, morning
- Where
- West Town, rotating
Morning miles and a beer. Source: club listing.
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West West Town Brew Crew
Social run club
- Where
- West Town
Listed on RunningCrews Oct 2026. Day not published.
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Windrunners Chicago
Run club
- When
- Tuesdays, 5:30am
- Where
- Chicago
CARA Racing Circuit Division I club. Source: RunningCrews Oct 2026.
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Windy City Striders
Run club
- Where
- Chicago
Training programs across distances.
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Windy City Track Club
Track club
- Where
- Chicago
Listed on RunningCrews Oct 2026. Day not published.
Guides for Chicago
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- Destination Guide Best Chicago Run Clubs From CARA's structured marathon training to running-store group runs and long-standing community clubs, here is where to find a Chicago running group that fits you.
- Travel Guide Chicago Marathon Transportation Guide A practical transportation guide for Chicago Marathon weekend: getting downtown from the airport, navigating road closures, using the CTA and Metra, and getting out again after the race.
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- Hotel Guide Where to Stay for the Chicago Marathon Where you stay for Chicago Marathon weekend matters more than usual, thanks to rolling road closures and a massive field. Here is how the Loop, South Loop, River North and West Loop compare.
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