Fun Runs -
Chicagoland
Group runs are great for keeping your
training on course and meeting new people. And they’re free.
They're held by CARA and area running stores…all over Chicagoland…all week long…all year ‘round.
Runners of all
levels are encouraged to participate. Just beginning? Feel like running a certain distance? No problem – Check with the site organizer or
other participants.
We
recommend that you confirm days, times, etc. using the contact phone number
provided. Updates? Call us at 312-666-9836 or send an e-mail to info@cararuns.org.
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runs held on Mon – Tue – Wed
– Thu – Fri – Sat
– Sun
Mondays
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Location
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Time
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Notes
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Chicago –
Lakeview
Universal Sole
3052 North
Lincoln Avenue
773-868-0893
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6:15 PM
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3 to 6 miles
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Chicago –
Lincoln Park
Fleet Feet Sports
210 West North Avenue
312-587-3338
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6:30 PM
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3 to 6 miles
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Chicago – Lincoln Square
Fleet Feet Sports
4555 North Lincoln Avenue
773-271-3338
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6:30 PM
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3 to 6 miles
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Palos Heights
Running for Kicks
7158 West 127th Street
708-448-9200
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6:00 PM
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3 to 5 miles
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Oak Park
Competitive Foot
102 North Marion
708-524-0030
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6:30 PM
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5, 8, or 10 miles
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Tuesdays
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Location
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Time
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Notes
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Arlington Heights
Runner's High 'N Tri
121 W. Campbell
847-670-9255
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6:00 PM
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5 miles
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Chicago – Bucktown
Running Away Multisport
1634 W. North Ave.
773-395-2929
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6:30 PM
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3, 4, 5, or 7 miles
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Chicago –
Lincoln Park
Fleet Feet Sports
210 West North Avenue
312-587-3338
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6:30 PM
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3 to 6 miles
Women-only run
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Palos Heights
Running for Kicks
7158 West
127th Street (at Harlem)
708-448-9200
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6:00 PM
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3 to 5 miles
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Joliet/Cresthill
Dick Pond Athletics
16133 Weber, Cresthill
815-588-0908
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6:00 PM
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3.1 miles
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Wednesdays
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Location
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Time
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Notes
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Chicago –
Lincoln Park
Fleet Feet Sports
210 West North Avenue
312-587-3338
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6:30 PM
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3 to 6 miles
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Chicago – Lincoln Square
Fleet
Feet Sports
4555 North Lincoln Avenue
773-271-3338
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6:30 PM
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3 to 6 miles
Women-only run
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Chicago – Lincoln Park
New
Balance Chicago
2369 North Clark Street
773-348-1787
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7:00 PM
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3 to 6 miles
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Crystal Lake
The Running Depot
30 East North Williams Street
815-788-9755
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6:30 PM
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4 and 7 miles
A social gathering on the
first Wednesday of every month after the run
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Palos Heights
Running for Kicks
7158 West 127th Street (at Harlem)
708-448-9200
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6:00 PM
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3 to 5 miles
8:30-11:00 minute mile
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Thursdays
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Chicago - Downtown
Niketown
669 N. Michigan Ave
312-642-6363
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6:15 PM
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Varies – open to runners and walkers of all levels.
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Palatine
Running Unlimited
451 W Northwest Hwy
847-991-9466
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7:00 PM
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3-5 miles - All abilities welcome.
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Naperville
Naperville Running Company
20 West Jefferson
630-357-1900
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6:30 PM
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3 to 6 miles
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Orland Park
The Human Race Sports
15148 South
LaGrange Road
(Michaels Plaza)
708-349-4724
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7:00 PM
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3 to 6 miles
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Fridays
No group runs are
currently held on this day
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Saturdays
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Chicago –
Downtown
Garmin
663 North Michigan Avenue
312-787-3221
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8:30 AM
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3 to 7 miles
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Chicago –
Lakeview
Universal Sole
3052 North
Lincoln Avenue
773-868-0893
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8:15 AM
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Chicago – Lincoln Square
Fleet Feet Sports
4555 North Lincoln Avenue
773-271-3338
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8:00 AM
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3 to 6 miles
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Schaumburg
Nike Women
5 Woodfield Shopping Center
847-240-0134
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7:00 AM
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3 to 6 miles
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Chicago – Lincoln Park
New
Balance Chicago
2369 North Clark Street
773-348-1787
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7:00 AM
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3 to 6 miles
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Chicago – Lincoln Park
New Balance Chicago
2369 North Clark Street
773-348-1787
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8:00 AM
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3 to 6 miles
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Wheaton – Running Ambitions
134 W Front St
(630) 653-4631
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7:30 AM
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March through December.
Winter runs at Morton Arboretum.
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LaGrange Park
Corner of Oak and Sherwood. Contact CARA at 312-666-9836.
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7:30 AM
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5.3 miles
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Sundays
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Barrington
Home Economist parking lot at the corner of Northwest Highway and Hillside.
Contact CARA at 312-666-9836.
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7:00 AM
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10.6 miles
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Glen Ellyn
Southeast corner of Park and Crescent Avenues
(Metra East parking lot). Contact CARA at 312-666-9836
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8:00 AM
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Chicago – Lincoln Park
CARA Information Board at Cannon and
Diversey. Contact CARA at 312-666-9836.
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8:00 AM
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