Competitive run clubs
in Chicago Metropolitan.
16 Competitive run clubs meet in Chicago Metropolitan.
7 clubs run on Tuesday.
2 clubs meet in Lincoln Park.
16 of the 95 run clubs across Chicago Metropolitan. Browse by day or vibe above the list.
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16 clubs in ⚡ PR Chasers · Chicago Metropolitan
Chicago · Logan Square · Tue, Thu, Sat · 6:30 PM
3RUN2
Next run · Tue, Oct 27 · 6:30 PM
The crew that pioneered the community running model in Logan Square. Tuesdays run 5k/4mi/8k out of University Village, Thursdays 4mi/10k from Logan Square, and Saturdays move with the season — lakefront during marathon training, Bang Bang Pie the rest of the year.
🤝 Community First🌙 Night Runners⚡ PR ChasersRoadTrailLake Zurich · City-wide · Tue, Wed, Sat
Alpine Runners
Next run · Tue, Oct 27 · 6:00 PM
One of the largest clubs in the northwest suburbs — a year-round Saturday 7 AM run from Lake Zurich High School with pace groups from 4 to 22 miles, seasonal Tuesday and Wednesday evening runs, and marathon, half and 5K training programs. Guests welcome.
🤝 Community First⚡ PR Chasers👟 Beginner OK📈 Training FocusedRoadTrailBeginner friendlyChicago · City-wide · Wed, Sat · 6:30 PM
Chicago Area Runners Association
Next run · Wed, Oct 28 · 6:30 PM
Chicago's nonprofit running advocacy organization and the umbrella over the free neighborhood Run Crews listed here — Wednesday track, weekend long runs, and marathon training across the city and suburbs. Friend-level membership is free.
⚡ PR Chasers🤝 Community First👟 Beginner OKRoadTrailWalker friendlyBeginner friendlyChicago · City-wide · Weekly
Chicago Endurance Sports
Year-round structured training groups for 5K through marathon, coached, across the city.
⚡ PR Chasers👟 Beginner OKRoadChicago · City-wide · Weekly
Chicago Road Runners
A city-wide road running club racing and training across Chicago.
⚡ PR Chasers🤝 Community FirstRoadChicago · City-wide · Weekly
Chicago Track Club
Unconfirmed
A long-running competitive club racing across the track, road and cross-country seasons.
⚡ PR ChasersRoadTrailChicago · City-wide · Weekly
DW Running
A Chicago coaching group running structured workouts and group sessions across the city.
⚡ PR Chasers🤝 Community FirstRoadEvanston · City-wide · Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun
Evanston Running Club
Next run · Tue, Oct 27 · 5:30 AM
Runs almost every day of the week in three pace groups — sub-8:00, 8:30 to 9:30, and 10:00-plus — from pre-dawn lakefront runs to the Saturday Morning Lakefront Run at Lighthouse Beach, plus summer and winter track series and an 0-to-5K program. Guests welcome with a waiver.
🤝 Community First⚡ PR Chasers👟 Beginner OK🌅 Early BirdsRoadTrailBeginner friendlyNo-dropSchaumburg · City-wide · Mon · 6:15 PM
Fast Track Racing Team
Next run · Mon, Nov 2 · 6:15 PM
A Schaumburg-based racing team training for road and track competition; its Monday fun run from Xtra Mile Running is open to everyone, the weekday speedwork to members.
⚡ PR ChasersRoadGlen Ellyn · City-wide · Tue, Thu, Sun · 6:00 PM
Glen Ellyn Runners
Next run · Tue, Oct 27 · 6:00 PM
Founded in 1999 and now 250-plus runners of every age and ability — Tuesday speed work with coaches, a Thursday mid-week long run, and Sunday training runs plus an 8am fun run/walk. Guests can try it before joining.
⚡ PR Chasers🤝 Community First👟 Beginner OKRoadTrailWalker friendlyBeginner friendlyChicago · Hyde Park · Tue, Sat
GumboFit
Founded in Hyde Park in 2019 to bring everyday Black and brown athletes on the South Side together through movement. Beyond the weekly runs it has put on 20-week marathon training, team racing, coach certifications and photography fellowships.
🤝 Community First⚡ PR Chasers👟 Beginner OKRoadTrailBeginner friendlyChicago · Lincoln Park · Tue, Thu, Sat
Heartbreak Hill Running Company
Next run · Tue, Oct 27 · 6:30 PM
Store-based training with actual structure: Heartbreaker Practice on Tuesdays, Signature Speed on Thursdays, and a Saturday long run.
⚡ PR Chasers🤝 Community FirstRoadChicago · Streeterville · Tue · 6:30 PM
Lake Shore Park Track
Next run · Tue, Oct 27 · 6:30 PM
CARA's Tuesday night track workouts — 1.5 to 3 miles of intervals, arrive early to warm up. Regulars race the CARA Circuit as the Lake Shore Park Racing Club.
⚡ PR Chasers🌙 Night RunnersRoadChicago · Lincoln Park · Fri
Nameless Track Club
A Friday-morning lakefront crew with a track-club bent, documenting its sessions publicly rather than running a formal membership.
⚡ PR Chasers🌅 Early BirdsRoadTrailJoliet · City-wide · Weekly
Prairie State Road Runners
Founded in Joliet in 1975 and now headquartered in Channahon, this RRCA 501(c)(3) runs a members race circuit and community events across Will County, including the Manhattan Irish Fest Parade 5K.
🤝 Community First⚡ PR ChasersRoadTrailChicago · City-wide · Weekly
Second City Track Club
A competitive Chicago track club for runners chasing times rather than company.
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