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Places to Run

Chicago & Cook County

Know of a great place to run in this area that isn’t listed here? Having a problem with any of the links? Contact us at 312.666.9836 or info@cararuns.org .

Lakefront Path

A map with locations of the mile markers and half-mile markers.
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Chicago Park District

The CPD maintains more than 550 parks and 7,300+ acres of park land, including 33 beaches, 16 lagoons, 10 bird and wildlife gardens, and more.

  Park Finder – Search Chicago parks by amenity, including running tracks

  Pet-Friendly – View a list of Chicago parks where you can run with your dog

Busse Woods

An article about this popular, 14-mile paved path in the northwest suburbs featuring miles of wooded, dirt trails, as well as bathrooms every two miles. Technically, it's part of the Cook County Forest Preserve system. View a map.

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