Welcome Trail Runners!
- Location
- Chicago, IL 41.96-87.66 60613US
- Meetups
- 8 so far
- Members
- 85 Trail Runners
- Meetup topics
- Founded
- September 9, 2009
Come join us and run the trails in Chicago and points South, West and North. We seek the softer surfaces, beautiful scenery and improved breathing that the mostly-wooded trail running here affords. We have about 30 trails in Chicagoland to choose from and we will run them all throughout the year.
Our goal is to schedule each week 2 to 3 runs of different distances. We want you to train at your pace and your distance and enjoy the camaraderie and resources this meetup provides. Our ABOUT section spells out all of our goals and inspiration.
If you've run on roads but not on trails yet, this is an excellent place to learn. Most of our local trails don't present technical challenges. Instead, they are great training grounds to make progress towards those challenges. If you can comfortably run 4-5 miles on roads then you are ready to take on the local trails with us. Again, please read our ABOUT section if you want to learn more about trail running.
I'm looking forward as I write this to meeting and running with you soon.
Joe
Our next MeetupSouth Lakefront Trail 5 Mile Run
- Where?
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7059 S South Shore DrChicago, IL 60617(773) 256-0149
- Who’s coming?
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2 Yes / 0 Maybe(RSVP deadline: November 23, 2009 7:30 AM)
RUN Starting from the southern end of the Lakefront Trail you'll pass the Jackson Park Harbor and 63rd Street Beach and 57th Street Beach. Full of lagoons, beaches, and boathouses, one of the most scenic stretches on the 18 mile trail.
DISTANCE/TYPE 5 miles out-and-back. I'll be running an easy pace, and others may be present to lead some faster paces.
SURFACE Crushed gravel.
LEVEL Easy. Read more
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Past Meetups
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What's new?
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Nov 22
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New member
“I like trail running!”
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Nov 21
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New member
“Hey Im going to be in Chicago for the holiday and wanted to get a few miles in....Hope to see you!”
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Nov 17
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New member
“I am passionate about running and would like to meet other runners in the area.”
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Nov 16
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New member
“The fast food club was closed to new members........”
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Nov 15
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New member
“I like running in interesting locations” -
New member
“I am looking for a running group that will help me stay motivated in the colder months and improve my runs.”
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Nov 14
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New member
“I love running but find that running strictly on the road can be boring. Trail running seems fun and exciting.”
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Nov 12
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New member
“I just started training for a 1/2 marathon”
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Nov 11
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New member
“Have never done trails. Thank God for options besides Lake Shore Drive!”
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Nov 8
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New member
“Just moved to area from Los Angeles and miss being able to open my door and run the trails in Griffth Park.” -
New member
“I love trail running :D”
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What members are saying
“ All paces are welcome; if there are any other really slow runners hesitant to join, don't worry! I am here and going at a trot, not a gallop + you'd be comfortable at the back with me. ”
“ It's fun to try some new trails and run with others. ”
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