2008 Fitness Race Guide  
(The Fitness Race Guide is updated for the current issue)

JANUARY
FEBRUARY

MARCH
APRIL

MAY
JUNE

JULY
AUGUST

SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER

NOVEMBER
DECEMBER

 

JANUARY

New Years Day 5K - Sunday, 1/1/08 at 11 a.m. 5K Fun Run & Walk. Lincoln Park, Chicago. 773-472-8315 or www.chicagoevents.com .

Annual ABD Indoor Time Trial Series - Sunday, 1/6. Winfield. 630-690-9749.

Step Up for Kids - Sunday, 1/27 at 8 a.m. Eighty floors, 1,643 steps. Aon Center, Chicago. Proceeds benefit Children’s Memorial Hospital. 773-880-6389.

Midwest Indoor Tri-Classic Series - Sunday, 1/27. 10 min. swim, 20 min. bike & 15 min. run. Benefits the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Edward Health & Fitness Center, Woodridge. www.mitcstriathlon.org


FEBRUARY
Annual ABD Indoor Time Trial Series - Sunday, 2/17. Winfield. 630-690-9749.

Tackle the Tower - Sunday, 2/10. Tackle the Tower is a unique vertical stair climb consisting of 31 floors, 62 flights of stairs &680 steps to the top of the Oakbrook Terrace Tower. Competitive & non-competitive climbs. Individuals & teams. Climb more than once & combine times! All ages welcome. To register please call 630-812-5864 or www.lungil.org

Midwest Indoor Tri-Classic Series - Sunday, 2/10. 10 min. swim, 20 min. bike & 15 min. run. Benefits the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Health Track Sports, Glen Ellyn. www.mitcstriathlon.org

Midwest Indoor Tri-Classic Series - Sunday, 2/24. 10 min. swim, 20 min. bike & 15 min. run. Benefits the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Wheaton Sport Center, Wheaton. www.mitcstriathlon.org

Hustle Up The Hancock - Sunday 2/24 at 7 a.m. 94-Floor Climb & 52-Floor Climb. John Hancock Bldg., Chicago. Proceeds benefit financial support for lung disease education, research & advocacy. 312-243-2000x200


MARCH
Chicago Polar Plunge - Sunday, 3/2 at 9:30 a.m. Lake Michigan, Chicago. 312-527-373 or www.chicagopolarplunge.org . Benefits Special Olympics Chicago.

Wacky 5K Run Powered by Crunch - Sunday, 3/2 at 10 a.m. 1340 W. Washington, Chicago. 773-868-3010. Benefits Blind Service Assoc.

Annual ABD Indoor Time Trial Series - Sunday, 3/8. Winfield. 630-690-9749.

Midwest Indoor Tri-Classic Series - Sunday, 3/9. 10 min. swim, 20 min. bike & 15 min. run. Benefits the MS Society. Good Samaritan Health & Wellness Center, Downers Grove. www.mitcstriathlon.org

Climb MS - Sunday, 3/9 at 7 a.m. 1st annual event! Climb 36 or 60 stories. Franklin Center/AT&T Corporate Center, Chicago. 312-423-1174.

St. Paddy’s Day & Leprechaun Leap - Sunday, 3/16 at 9 a.m. 5K Run/Walk. Diversey Harbor, Chicago. 773-868-3010.

March Madness Half Marathon - Sunday, 3/16 at 8:35 a.m. 13.1m. CARA and USATF certified. Cary. 847-462-1422.

Blackberry Farms 5K Spring Gallop - Saturday, 3/29 at 8:30 a.m. 5K race. Aurora. 630-966-4527.

Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle - Sunday, 3/30 at 9:30 a.m. 8K run. CARA and USATF certified. Wheelchair division. Grant Park, Chicago. 312-904-9814.


APRIL
Chicago Lakefront 50K - Saturday, 4/5 at 8 a.m. 50K. USATF certified. Chicago. 773-575-3101.

Healthy Hop 5K - Saturday, 4/5 at 9 a.m. 5K run/walk, 1-mile fun run & hop! Geneva. 630-208-2177.

St. Pius Shuffle 5K - Saturday, 4/5 at 1:30 p.m. St. Pius School, Lombard. 630-841-1941.
Asthma Walk - Saturday, 4/12 at 9 a.m. 3M walk. Edwardsville High School, Edwardsville. 618-344-8891. www.lungil.org

Race for Recreation - Saturday, 4/12 at 9 a.m. 5K run/walk. Palos Heights. 708-361-1807.

Best Buddies 5K Walk/Run - Saturday, 4/12 at 9 a.m. Benedictine Univ., Lisle. 630-829-6657.

Miles For Smiles - Sunday, 4/13 at 9 a.m. 10K run & 1m walk. North Chicago. www.milesforsmiles@myrsums.org.

Race That’s Good for Life - Sunday, 4/13 at 9 a.m. 5K. CARA and USATF certified. Oak Park. 708-476-8252.

Run Thru the Hills - Sunday, 4/13 at 8 a.m. 5 & 10K Fun Run/walk. Lake in the Hills. 847-960-7462.

Race to Wrigley - Sunday, 4/13 at 8 a.m. 5K run. Benefits Chicago Cubs charities. Wrigley Field, Chicago. 773-868-3010.

Wrigley Start Early Run - Saturday, 4/19 at 9 a.m. 10K, 5K. Chicago. CARA & USATF certified. 773-868-3010.
Promise Run For Wellness - Saturday, 4/19. 10K, 5K & 3K race/run. Phillips Park, Aurora. 630-236-4264. Benefits Aurora organizations.

Take A Step for Kids - Saturday, 4/19 at 9 a.m. 5 &10K. Libertyville. 847-548-6000.

NCO Spring Ahead 5/10k - Sunday, 4/20 at 8 a.m. USATF certified. Naperville. 630-961-2992x234.
Relay For Life - Friday, 4/25-Saturday, 4/26 at 6 p.m. - noon. 18-hr. relay. Benefits the American Cancer Society. Benedictine University, Lisle. 630-932-1141.

Kingdom 5K - Saturday, 4/26 at 8 a.m. 5K run/walk. Naperville. 630-548-0614.

Run for Rett - Saturday, 4/26 at 8:30 a.m. 5K run. Busse Woods, Elk Grove Village. 847-524-7540.

Brain Tumor Path to Progress - Saturday, 4/26 at 10 a.m. 5K run. Montrose Harbor, Chicago. 847-827-9910.

Run/Walk for Education - Sunday, 4/27 at 8 a.m. 5K run. Benefits educational programs. Lisle. USATF certified. 630-964-0052.

Fox Trot - Sunday, 4/27 at 8 a.m. 5K Run/Walk. Proceeds benefit Batavia Public Schools. CARA certified. 630-437-0846. www.bataviamothersclub.org

Spike Out Cancer - Saturday, 4/26. Benefits the American Cancer Society. Benedictine University, Lisle. 630-932-1141.

Arthritis Walk - Saturday, 4/26 at 10 a.m.  5K/1m. Join the Team For A Cure. Adler Memorial Park, Libertyville 312-372-2080. www.arthritis.org  

Fleet Street Sports Ravenswood Run 5K - Sunday, 4/27 at 8 a.m. Benefits Ravenswood Food Pantry. Chicago. 773-305-3338.

Universal Sole Lakefront 10-Miler - Sunday, 4/27 at 8 a.m. USATF certified. 10-mile race on the lakefront. Chicago. 773-868-0893.

March for Babies - Sunday, 4/27 at 9 a.m. Walk to benefit the March of Dimes. Walk sites throughout Chicago & suburbs. Call for sites. 312-435-4007 or on line at www.marchforbabies.com.

Got Running on the Brain 5K - Sunday, 4/27 at 9 a.m. 5K run/walk. Granger Middle School, Aurora. 708-301-1726.

CASA Cares 5K Run/Walk - Sunday, 4/27 at 8 a.m. at McCollum Park, Downers Grove. Benefits abused, neglected & dependent children in DuPage county. 630-221-0889.

Stepping Up to Wellness - Sunday, 4/27 at 9 a.m. 5 & 10K run/walk. Libertyville. 847-509-9595. Benefits Cancer Wellness Center of Northbrook

MAY
Relay For Life of Naperville - Friday, 5/2 & Saturday, 5/3. Benefits the American Cancer Society. North Central College, Naperville. 630-469-3011.

Bark in the Park - Saturday, 5/3 at 9 a.m. 5K walk rain or shine. Montrose Harbor, Chicago. 312-329-8726.
Run to Remember - Saturday, 5/3 at 8 a.m. 5K run/walk. Benefits Chicago Police Memorial Foundation. Chicago. 312-745-5286.

Spring Stampede 5K Saturday, 5/3 at 8 a.m. USAT&F Cert. 5K race, Oakbrook Terrace.
630-574-0420.

Elmhurst Walk of Hope - Saturday, 5/3 Annual fundraiser benefits the American Cancer Society. Elmhurst College, Elmhurst. 630-932-1141.

We-Go Run - Sunday, 5/4 at 8 a.m. 5 & 10K, 1 mile. Benefits school district #33. Community High School, West Chicago. 630-514-2364.

Seven Bridges Season Starters - Sunday, 5/4 at 8 a.m. 5k/10m/1m children’s fun run. 630-960-7080. www.sevenbridgesseasonstarters.org

MS Walk - Sunday, 5/4 at 9 a.m. Annual event benefits the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Many locations throughout Illinois. For location near you call 1-800-FIGHTMS or www.msillinois.org.

Great Western - Sunday, 5/4. 30K & 8k, St. Charles. CARA certified. 630-930-3941.

Palos Bank Southwest Half Marathon - Sunday, 5/4 at 7:30 a.m. Palos Heights. 773-868-3010 or www.chicagoevents.com

Cinco de Mayo 5K Run & 1M Walk - Sunday, 5/4 at 8 a.m. Romeoville. 815-886-6222.

Olphun Run - Sunday, 5/4 at 8 a.m. 5K Run. Glenview. 847-724-0455.

C4Miles-Step Up for Mental Health - Sunday, 5/4 at 8 a.m. 4m walk. Chicago. 773-765-0809.

Asthma Walk - Saturday, 5/10 at 10 a.m. 3M walk. Midway Village Museum Center, Rockford. 815-962-6412. www.lungil.org

Run for the Kids 5K - Saturday, 5/10 at 9 a.m. 5K run/2 mi. walk. Annual USATF Certified event. Villa Park. Benefits Easter Seals. www.eastersealsdfvr.org  630-282-2020.

Fox Valley 5K/10K - Saturday, 5/10 at 8 a.m. Christ Community Church, St. Charles. 630-485-3359.

Fitness Together 50 Hecto - Saturday, 5/10 at 8 a.m. 5K run. Wheaton. 630-665-3333.

Lemont Quarryman Challenge - Saturday, 5/10 at 7:30 a.m. Hilliest 10-mile race! Downtown Lemont. 630-243-7111

Groovin’ in the Grove 5K Saturday 5/10 at 8:30 a.m. 5K race benefits DuPage County PADS USATF certified. Downers Grove Park Dist. 630-971-6401.

Apple Blossom Run - Saturday, 5/10 at 7 a.m. 5K walk/10K run/5K stroller roll/50 yard dash youth race & 1/8 mile youth race. Bartlett Park Dist. 630-540-4800.

4-MEs Race to Empower - Sunday, 5/11 at 8 a.m. 5K. Chicago. 877-963-7223.

Y-Me Race to Empower - Sunday, 5/11 at 8 a.m. 5K run. USATF certified. Benefits the Y-Me National Breast Cancer Organization. Grant Park, Chicago. 877-963-7223.

Relay For Life of Mt. Prospect - Friday, 5/16 & Saturday, 5/17. Benefits the American Cancer Society. Prospect High School. 847-368-1166.

Relay For Life of Des Plaines - Friday, 5/16 & Saturday, 5/17. Benefits the American Cancer Society. aine West High School. 847-368-1166.

Mutt Strut 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk! - Saturday, 5/17, at 8 a.m. Participate with or without your dog! Lombard. 630-953-7300.

Arthritis Walk Saturday, 5/17 at 10 a.m. 5K/1m. Join the Team For A Cure. Lincoln Park, Chicago. 312-372-2080. www.arthritis.org .
 
Run for the Roses - Saturday, 5/17 at 8 a.m. 5K run/walk. LaGrange Park. 708-354-4580.

Run For Hungry Children - Saturday, 5/17 at 8 a.m. 5K run. Hoffman Estates--224-520-6132 or West Chicago, 630-562-7533. www.runforhungrychildren.com

Bridge Walk - Saturday, 5/17 at 7 a.m. 5K Walk & 10-step celebration walk to benefit LIvingWell Cancer Resource Center. Fabyan Park, Geneva. 630-262-1111.

Legs for Literacy Fun Run & Walk - Saturday, 5/17 at 8:30 a.m. 5K run/walk. Chicago. 312-397-9119.

LifeTime Fitness Run Wild 5K - Saturday, 5/17 at 7:30 a.m. 5K-Kids 1K. Brookfield. 630-393-2600x314.

Walk & Roll Chicago - Sunday, 5/18 at 10:30 a.m. Annual 5K Walk/10m in-line skate or 15m bike along Chicago’s lakefront, Chicago. 312-372-0910.

Walk Now Chicago - Sunday, 5/18 at 8 a.m. 5K. Benefits Cure Autism Now. Soldier Field, Chicago.
312-832-9900 or www.walknow.org

Road Scholars 5K Race/Walk - Sunday, 5/18 at 9 a.m. Rosary High School, Aurora. 630-896-0831x19.
Health Bridge - Sunday, 5/18 at 8 a.m. 5K. Crystal Lake. 815-444-2906.

Rockford Marathon - Sunday, 5/18 at 7 a.m. Rockford. 773-868-3010 or www.rockfordmarathon.com

Darien Dash - Sunday, 5/18 at 8:30 a.m. 5K run & 1m Kids run/walk. Darien Chamber. 630-968-0004.

Western Springs Tower Trot Saturday, 5/24 at 8:30 a.m. 5K/10K run. Western Springs.
708-246-9070x26. www.wsprings.com .

Fleet Street Soldier Field 10K - Saturday, 5/24 at 7:30 a.m. 10m/2mW. Chicago. CARA certified. 773-305-3338.
Bank of America’s Bike the Drive - Sunday, 5/25 at 7:30 a.m. Chicago. 312-427-3335.

Elgin Valley Fox Trot - Monday, 5/26 at 8 a.m. 10M/5K run & a 2m fun walk & corporate challenge. CARA and USATF certified. Elgin. 847-531-7005.

Ridge Run - Monday, 5/26 at 8 a.m. 5K.10K run. CARA and USATF certified. Benefits Beverly Area Planning Assoc. Chicago. 773-233-3100.

Hoof It For Hephzibah - Monday, May 26 at 8 a.m. Annual 5K run/family walk. Glen Ellyn. 630-858-3023.

Relay For Life of WestChicago/Warrenville - Saturday, 5/30 & Sunday, 5/31 at 6 p.m. - noon. 18-hr. relay. Benefits the American Cancer Society. Community H.S., West Chicago. 630-932-1141.

Lew Blond Memorial - Saturday, 5/31 at 8 a.m. 5K. Northbrook. CARA & USATF certified. 847-498-4190.

AVON Walk for Breast Cancer - Saturday, 5/31 & Sunday, 6/1. 26.2 or 13.1m walk. Chicago. 773-248-3120x22 or www.avonwalk.org.

Arthritis Walk Saturday, 5/31 at 10 a.m. 5K/1m. Join the Team For A Cure. Grand Pavillion Riverwalk, Naperville. 312-372-2080x30 www.arthritis.org .



JUNE
AVON Walk for Breast Cancer - Saturday, 5/31 & Sunday, 6/1. 26.2 or 13.1m walk. Chicago. 773-248-3120x22 or www.avonwalk.org.
 
Roselle Run for the Roses - Sunday, 6/1 at 8 a.m. 5K. Roselle. CARA & USATF certified. Benefits Tourette Syndrome Assoc. 630-529-3400.

United Run for the Zoo - Sunday, 6/1 at 8 a.m. 5K run/walk, 10K run, Junior 1 or 1/2 mi races. USATF certified. Benefits the Lincoln Park Zoo. Chicago. 773-868-3010.

Run to Alexian Field - Sunday, 6/1 at 7 a.m. 5KRun. Schaumburg Park District. 847-490-7020.

Relay For Life of South Naperville - Friday, 6/6 and Saturday, 6/7. Benefits the American Cancer Society. Neuqua Valley High School. 630-932-1141.

Relay For Life of Bloomingdale/Roselle/Itasca - Friday, 6/6 and Saturday, 6/7. Benefits the American Cancer Society. Lake-Park H.S. West Campus. 630-932-1141.

Relay For Life of Glen Ellyn/Wheaton/Winfield - Friday, 6/6 & Saturday, 6/7 at 6 p.m. - noon. 18-hr. relay. Benefits the American Cancer Society. Glenbard South High School, Glen Ellyn. 630-932-1141.

Run For The Animals - Saturday, 6/7 at 7:30 a.m. 5K/10K run. USATF certified. Benefits the Cosley Zoo. Wheaton. 630-335-6174.

Great Steps for NF - Saturday, 6/7 at 9 a.m. Annual 2.75 mile walk benefits Illinois Neurofibromatosis organization. Naperville Riverwalk. 630-932-8111.

Chase to the Taste - Saturday, 6/7 at 9 a.m. 5K run/walk. Des Plaines. 847-391-5700.

Relay For Life of Barrington - Friday, 6/6 & Saturday, 6/7. Benefits the American Cancer Society. Barrington High School. 847-368-1168.

Streamwood Stride Saturday, 6/7 at 7:30 a.m. 5 & 10K, 1 mile run/walk. 630-372-7275x105 www.streamwoodparkdistrict.org

Pink Ribbon 5K - Saturday, 6/7 at 8 a.m. 5K run/walk. Palos Heights. 708-448-9200.

OLGC 5K Unity Run/Walk - Saturday, 6/7 at 8:30. Aurora. 630-844-0538. Benefits Our Lady of Good Counsel School.

Tour de Cure 2008 - Saturday, 6/7. 100K begins at 7:30 a.m., 60K begins at 8:30 a.m. & 25K begins at 10 a.m. Geneva. 1-800-86-7888 or www.diabetes.org

Relay For Life of Wheeling - Friday, 6/7 & Saturday, 6/8. Benefits the American Cancer Society. Wheeling High School. 847-368-1166.

North Shore Half Marathon - Sunday, 6/8 at 8 a.m. 13.1M. USATF certified. Benefits Misericordia ‘s Heart of Mercy. Highland Park. 312-373-5236.

Band on the Run Run - Sunday, 6/8 at 8 a.m. 5K, 2mW. Orland Park. CARA & USATF certified. 773-868-3010.

Indian Boundary YMCA 5 & 10K Run/Walk - Sunday, 6/8 at 8 a.m. Indian Boundary YMCA, Downers Grove. 630-929-2418.

Lake Tour Bike Trek Fri., Sat, Sun, 6/13-15. Benefits research for The American Lung Association. Trekkers can ride 2 or 3 days round trip from Crystal Lake, IL to Lake Geneva, WI. 630-812-5864.

Relay For Life of Wood Grove - Friday, 6/13 - Saturday, 6/14 at 6 p.m. - 12 noon. 18-hr. relay. Benefits the American Cancer Society. Downers Grove North H.S. 630-932-1141.

Relay For Life Carol Stream - Friday, 6/13 & Saturday, 6/14 at 6 p.m. - noon. 18-hr. relay. Benefits the American Cancer Society. Glenbard North High School, Carol Stream. 630-932-1141.

Relay For Life of Bensenville/WoodDale - Friday, 6/13 and Saturday, 6/14. Benefits the American Cancer Society. Fenton High School. 630-932-1141.

Relay For Life of Bartlett/Hanover Park/Streamwood - Friday, 6/13 & Saturday, 6/14. Benefits the American Cancer Society. Community Park, Hanover Park. 847-368-1166.

Relay For Life of Addison/Lombard/Villa Park - Friday, 6/13 and Saturday, 6/14. Benefits the American Cancer Society. Montini High School, Lombard. 630-932-1141.

Run for the Stars 5K - Saturday, 6/14 at 8 a.m. USATF certified. Wheaton. 630-668-0878.

Strive for Five - Saturday, 6/14 at 9 a.m. 5K/50 Yd. Youth. Lions Recreation Center, Mt. Prospect Park Dist. 847-640-1000 www.mppd.org  

Daisy Dash  Sunday, 6/15 at 8 a.m. 5K & Kids Run. Clarendon Hills. 773-617-8408. www.daisydash.com

Loop the Loop For Kids - Sunday, 6/15 at 9 a.m.5K Run/Walk Merchandise Mark, Chicago
Sponsored by Children’s Memorial Hospital & Benefits the patients & families at Children’s Memorial Hospital, Chicago. www.childrensmemorial.org/loop

ABC7 Jim Gibbons 5K Run - Thursday, 6/19 at 6:25 p.m. 5K & 3KW. Benefits Leukemia Research. Chicago. 847-424-0780.

Relay For Life of Elmhurst - Friday, 6/20 and Saturday, 6/21. Benefits the American Cancer Society. York High School, Elmhurst. 630-932-1141.

Relay For Life of Schaumburg - Friday, 6/20 - Saturday, 6/21at 6 p.m. - noon. 18-hr. relay. Benefits the American Cancer Society. Flyer’s Stadium, Schaumburg. 847-368-1166.

Relay For Life of Oak Brook/Hinsdale/Burr Ridge - Friday, 6/20 & Saturday, 6/21 at 6 p.m. - noon. 18-hr. relay. Benefits the American Cancer Society. Oak Brook Park District, Oak Brook. 630-932-1141.

Remembering Lauren - Saturday, 6/21. 5K family run/walk Willowbrook High School, Villa Park. To register or questions www.rememberlaur.com

Reebok Women’s Triathlon - Saturday, 6/21-22 at 7 a.m. .75kS,20kB,5kR. Naperville Central H.S., Naperville. Benefits Ovarian Cancer research. 800-509-5525.

Downers Grove 5 & 10 Miler Sunday, 6/22 at 7:30 a.m. 10 & 5M. CARA & USATF certified. Downers Grove. 630-963-1300.

Run for the Cops - Sunday, 6/22 at 7:30a.m. 10 K. Palos Park. 815-836-2635.

Heart for Life - Sunday, 6/22 at 8 a.m. Ninth annual adult 5K run & 2 mile walk and kids run. Lisle. www.midwestheart.com . 630-268-1102.

Care Center 5K Challenge - Sunday, 6/22 at 8:30 a.m. 5K. Glenview. 847-556-1575.

Ricky Byrdsong Memorial 5K - Sunday, 6/22 at 8 a.m. 5K race against hate. Evanston. 847-864-8445.

Relay For Life of Naperville/Lisle - Friday, 6/20 & Saturday, 6/21. Benefits the American Cancer Society. Naperville North H.S. 630-932-1141.

MS 175 Bike Tour - Saturday 6/21 - Sunday 6/22. 175 mile ride throughout Illinois’s most scenic farmlands.
Benefits the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. For start time and info call 1-888-fightms or www.msillinois.org.

Relay For Life of Kane County - Friday, 6/27 & Saturday, 6/28. Benefits the American Cancer Society. Elfstrom Stadium, Geneva. 630-932-1141.

Proud to Run - Saturday, 6/28 at 8 a.m. 5k,10K. Chicago. CARA & USATF Certified. 312-409-8991.

Celebrate Life 5K Bud’s Run - Saturday, 6/28 at8 a.m. 5K Run/walk. Carol Stream. 630-466-0809 www.budsrun.org

Relay For Life of Itasca Corporate - Friday 6/27 at 6 p.m. Benefits the American Cancer Society. Grounds of Hamilton Partners, Itasca. 630-932-1141.

Relay For Life of Arlington Heights - Friday, 6/27 & Saturday, 6/28. Benefits the American Cancer Society. Hersey High School. 847-368-1166.

Race for Young Life - Saturday, 6/28 at 8 a.m. 5K run/1M run. Palatine. 847-991-9466.

Wauconda Fest - Sunday, 6/29 at 8:05 a.m. 5K, 10K. Wauconda. USATF certified. 847-526-3610.

Hoops for Life - Sunday, 6/29. Benefits the American Cancer Society. Grant Square, Hinsdale. 630-932-1141.

Race to Taste - Sunday, 6/29 at 8:30 a.m. 5K,2M Walk. Annual event. USATF certified. Prize money awarded. Chicago. 312-744-7430.


JULY

Community Bank of Elmhurst 4 on the 4th - Friday, 7/4 at 7:30 a.m. 4 mile run. Elmhurst. 630-269-4872.

Freedom Run 5/10K - Friday, 7/4 at 8 a.m. Annual 5/10K event! Lemont. 630-257-6787.

Bastille Day - Thursday, 7/10 at 7:30 a.m.. 5K. CARA & USATF certified. Chicago. 773-868-3010 www.chicagoevents.com.

The L.A.T.E. Ride - Saturday night 7/12 into Sunday, 7/14. 25 mile non-competitive bicycle ride. Hosted by Friends of the Parks. 773-918-7433 or www.lateride.org

Danskin Women’s Triathlon - Sunday, 7/13 at 7 a.m. Lakeview RecPlex Pleasant Prairie, WI. 262-857-1869 or www.danskin.com/triathlon

Chicago Fire Fighters Union Run for the Kids - Thursday, 7/17 at 6:30 p.m. 7th annual 5K run. Chicago. 312-842-2534.

McDonald’s Harbor Lights Triathlon - Saturday, 7/20 at 7 a.m. - 12 noon. Swim start at Waukegan City Beach, 13.2-mile bike ride & a 4-mile run. Waukegan. 773-404-2372. www.harborlightstriathlon.com

Summer Run for Fun - Sunday, 7/20 at 8 a.m. 5K Fun run, & 1K youth obstacle course. Oakbrook Community
630-654-9561.

Women’s Festival 5&10k - Sunday, 7/20 at 8 a.m. 5K,10K. CARA & USATF certified. Chicago. 773-305-3338.

Geneva Viking Sunset 5K - Wednesday, 7/23 at 7 p.m. 8th annual 5K, 1mY. USATF certified. Geneva. 630-513-2969.

Elmhurst Run for Hunger - Saturday, 7/27 at 8 a.m. 5K run. Elmhurst. 630-833-6600.


AUGUST
Alexian Brothers “Tour of Elk Grove” International Cycling Classic - Friday, August 1 - Sunday, August 3. Thirteen-plus cycling events for professional & amateur cyclists. Elk Grove Village. 773-868-3010.

CowaLUNGa 2008 - Saturday, 8/2- Monday, 8/4. Three-day, 190 mile cycling trek from Gurnee Mills, Gurnee, IL to Hubertus, WI. Benefits the Respiratory Health Assoc. of Metropolitan Chicago’s Lung Disease Research. 312-628-0212.

Coon Creek Classic - Sunday, 8/3 at 8 a.m. 2K & 10K race. Cara & USATF certified. Hampshire. 847-683-2690.

Elgin Cycling Classic - Sunday, 8/3 at 8 a.m. Downtown Elgin. 847-931-6100.

Fleet Street Sports Elvis is Alive - Saturday, 8/7 at 6 p.m. 5K. CARA & USATF certified. Chicago. 708-305-3338.

Blue Hawaiian 5K Run - Saturday,8/9 at 8 a.m. Benefits Bensenville Park District
and NEDSRA. 630-766-7015x121.

Chicago Distance Classic - Sunday, 8/10. 5k, 5kW. CARA certified. For time & info call 312-648-0057.

Race Judicata - Thursday, 8/14 at 7 p.m. 5K run. Chicago. 773-868-3010.

22nd Annual National Criterium Cycling Championships
August 16 & 17, 2008
Downtown Downers Grove, Main & Grove St.
Saturday, August 16, 2 p.m. - 8 p.m.Sunday, August 17, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Bike racing and fun for all! Over 900 cyclists will be racing in 13 competitive races for both amateur and professional athletes.
www.dgcycling.com
630.434.5555

3rd annual Rush-Copley
Rolling on the River:
Illinois Ride for the Environment
15, 25, 45, 62, 100 mi scenic rides in Fox River Valley.
Saturday, 8/16.
Post-ride Enviro expo Optional camping, canoeing, kayaking.
Family friendly with kid activities.
Great fundraising prizes.
Kendall County Fairgrounds, Yorkville
www.RollingRiverRide.org ; 217.429.1870
Prereg online until 8.10.08; event day registration for $10 more.

4th Annual Trifesta 5K Race to Grace - Saturday, 8/16 at 7:30 a.m. St. Isidore Church, Bloomingdale. 630-529-3045.

McDonald’s Kid’s Triathlon - Saturday, 8/23. Open to boys & girls 7-14 years old. Swim, bike & run. Lake Michigan at Foster Beach, Chicago. www.chicagotriathlon.com

Fleet Street Sports Super Sprint Triathlon - Saturday, 8/23. 1 mile swim, 13-25 mile bike, 3-6 mile run. Chicago’s Downtown Lakefront. www.chicagotriathlon.com

Windrunner 10K - Sunday, 8/24 at 8 a.m. 10K. Wheaton. 630-323-2776.

Buffalo Grove Stampede - Sunday, 8/31. 5 & 10K. Buffalo Grove. 847-850-2122.

Half Madness 13.1 - Sunday, 8/31 at 7:30 a.m. Half marathon. Batavia. 630-306-8604.

Buffalo Grove Stampede - Sunday, 8/31. 5 & 10K. Buffalo Grove. For time & info call 847-850-2122.


SEPTEMBER
Bartlett Lions Labor Day Dash - Sunday, 9/1 at 8 a.m. Bartlett. 630-375-7157.

The Fling Mile - Monday, 9/1 at 9:30 a.m. Naperville North High School sponsored by the Naperville Jaycees. www.lastfling.org/mile  630-961-4143.

Park Forest Scenic - Monday, 9/1. 5k. CARA certified. Park Forest. 708-748-2005.

Light The Night Walk - Date: TBA 2-3 mile non-competitive evening walk benefits the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Museum Campus, Grant Park, Chicago. 312-568-7729.

Navy SEALS Fitness Challenge - Saturday, 9/6. Consists of five fitness events to promote fitness & heighten awareness of childhood obesity epidemic. Univ. of IL at Chicago. www.SealFitnessChallenge.com

Pads Run-Walk - Saturday, 9/6 at 8 a.m. 5 & 10K runs & 3K walk. Wheaton. 630-964-5959.

Walk For Lupus Now - Saturday, 9/6 at 8 a.m. Grant Park, Chicago & Sunday, 914 at 8 a.m., Naperville. Benefits the Lupus Foundation of America, Illinois Chapter. www.luusil.org  312-542-0002.

Chicago Dog Jog - Sunday, 9/7 at 9 a.m. 5K Chicago. 773-631-6727.

Crystal Lake Half Marathon - Sunday, 9/7 at 8 a.m. 13.1m. Crystal Lake. 815-459-0680.

MMRF-Ann Landers Race for Research - Sunday, 9/7 at 10 a.m. 5K run and walk. Benefits Multiple Myeloma

Research Foundation. Diversey & the Lakefront, Chicago. 773-868-3010.

Walter Payton Run/Walk - Saturday, 9/13. 5K run/walk/relay. Arlington Heights. For time & info call 847-342-7373. Benefits caner research.

Family Cycle Challenge - Saturday, 9/13. Test your family’s teamwork during this exciting event! Meadows Park,

Mt. Prospect. For time & info call 847-632-9333 or www.mmpd.com

The Banco Popular Chicago Half Marathon - Sunday, 9/14 at7:30 a.m. Museum of Science & Industry, Chicago. 312-347-0223.

Walk for Lupus Now  Sunday, 9/14 at 9 a.m. Benefits the Lupus Foundation  Riverwalk Grand Pavilion, Naperville. 312-542-0002  www.walkforlupusnowil2008.kintera.org

Geneva Stomp 5K - Sunday, 9/14 at 8 a.m. Geneva. 630-232-6060. www.genevachamber.com

Run, Walk ‘n Roll - Sunday, 9/14. 5K run, 3K walk & Half Marathon. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Grant Park, Chicago. Benefits prostate cancer patients & families. 847-241-5972.

Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk - Sunday, 9/14. Benefits Alzheimer’s Disease. Walk along Lake Michigan at Montrose Ave. 847-933-2413.

Rooney Heart 5K Fun Run & Walk Sunday, 9/14. 8:30 a.m.
22nd annual event. Fun event for the entire family including the Kids’ Jump Roping for Heart Health, cash, raffle prizes, food, & more. Benefits Rooney Family Foundation., Hinsdale. www.keepingyouwell.com  

AIDS Run & Walk Chicago - Saturday, 9/20 at 10 a.m. Grant Park, Chicago. Benefits AIDS Foundation of Chicago. 773-868-3010.

DPCC Foundation 5K Run/Family Walk - Saturday, 9/20 at 8:25 a.m. DuPage Convalescent Center, Wheaton. 630-784-4267.

Run for the Mind - Saturday, 9/20. 10k, 5k, & 5kW. Wheaton. 630-752-0066.

Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure - Saturday, 9/27 at 8 a.m. 5K run & 1 mile walk/run. USATF certified. Benefits the Susan G. Komen Foundation for Breast Cancer. Chicago. 773-868-3010.

Walk for Women’s Wellness - Sunday, 9/28 at 8:30 a.m. Sponsored by Delnor Hospital. Gunnar Anderson Park, Geneva. 630-208-FEET.

Barkapalooza Walkathon
Sunday, 9/28. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Annual walkathon & pet expo. Rain or shine! Benefits West Suburban Humane Society. Patriots Park, Downers Grove. 630-960-9600 www.wshs-dg.org

Run to Read - Sunday, 9/28 at 8 a.m. 5K run-3K walk & Kids sprints. Schaumburg. 847-357-5028.


OCTOBER
Scarecrow Shuffle - Saturday, 10/4 at 8:30 a.m. 5K race. Lombard. 630-858-2229.

The Morton Arboretum Fall Color 5K - Sunday 10/5 at 8 a.m. The Morton Arboretum, Lisle. 630-968-0074.

Pumpkin Pedal Tour - Saturday, 10/5 at 7 a.m. Cyclists will be riding to help Special Olympic athletes. Lery Oakes Forest Preserve, St. Charles.

Family Shelter Service 5K Walk/Run - Sunday, 10/5 at 8 a.m. Benefits National Domestic Violence Awareness. Sponsored by Road Runner Sports. Downers Grove North High School. Register www.familyshelterservice.org.

Bank of America Chicago Marathon - Sunday, 10/17 at 7:30 a.m. 26.2m. CARA & USATF certified. Chicago. 312-904-9800. www.chicagomarathon.com

Comer Kids Classic - Saturday, 10/18 at 10 a.m. 5K walk/run. Chicago. 773-868-3010.

The Buddy Walk - Sunday, 10/12 at 2:30 p.m. 1 mile walk. Ty Warner Park, Westmont. 815-439-8693. www.chicagolandbuddywalk.org  Benefits Down Syndrome.

Liver Wellness Walk - Saturday, 10/18 at 9:30 a.m. Annual 5K walk & run to benefit American Liver Foundation. Chicago. 773-868-3010.

Fleet Street Sports Pumpkins in the Park 5K - Saturday, 10/18 at 3 p.m. 5K run/walk. Lincoln Park, Chicago. 312-587-3338.

This Run’s For Jack - Sunday, 10/19. Ackerman Park, Glen Ellyn. 630-853-9272.

AIDS Run-Walk Chicago - Monday, 10/20 at 10 a.m. 5K Run/walk. Chicago. 773-868-3010 www.chicagoevents.com

Trick or Treat 5K Trot  - Saturday, 10/25. McCollum Park, Downers Grove 630-963-1300 or www.dgparks.org


NOVEMBER
Chicago Lakefront 50-50 - Saturday, 11/1. 50k & 50m. CARA & USATF certified. Prize money awarded. Chicago. 773-477-9112 or www.signmeupsports.com

Westchester Veterun - Sunday, 11/9. 5k. Wheaton. CARA certified. 630-469-0700.

Pilgrim Pacer - Sunday, 11/23 at 8:30 a.m. LaGrange. 630-887-7838.

Bonfield 5K Express - Thursday, 11/27 at 8:30 a.m. Benefits school district 99. Downtown Downers Grove. www.bonfieldexpress.com

Turkey Trot - Thursday, 11/27 at 9 a.m. 8k,8kW. USATF certified. Chicago. 773-878-3838.

Lions 5K Turkey Trot - Thursday, 11/27 at 8 a.m. Annual 5K Turkey trot on Thanksgiving Day. Naperville Central High School, Naperville. 630-375-7809.

Turkey Trot Predicto Race- Thursday, 11/27 at 8 a.m. 5K run. Winner wins a turkey! Glen Ellyn. 630-858-2462.

Holly Days 5K Family Fun Run - Saturday, 11/29 at 8 a.m.. Westmont. 630-963-5252. www.wpd4fun.org.


DECEMBER
Lifetime Fitness Reindeer Run - Sunday, 12/7 at 8 a.m. 5K Run & Walk., Lifetime Fitness, Algonquin. 630-393-2600.

Rudolph Ramble - Sunday, 12/14 at 9 a.m. 8k Run and Family Walk. Chicago. 773-878-3838 or 773-404-2372.

Lifetime Fitness Reindeer Run - Sunday, 12/14 at 8 a.m. 5K Run & Walk., Lifetime Fitness, Warrenville. 630-393-
2600.

Last Race of the Year - Wednesday, 12/31 at 8 p.m. Rogers Park. Athletes United for Peace. 773-465-8005.