Running in Chicago

Chicago is one of the premier running cities in the world. The Bank of America Chicago Marathon is a World Marathon Major drawing over 40,000 runners through iconic neighborhoods each October. The flat, fast course makes it a favorite for runners chasing a PR. Beyond the marathon, Chicago hosts a thriving race scene year round with events ranging from 5Ks along the lakefront to the Shamrock Shuffle, one of the largest 8K road races in the country. Chicago has several running groups to choose from. Some popular running groups are listed below.