Chicago Area Run/Walk Clubs
The Chicago area is home to a diverse running and walking community with a variety of clubs that offer individuals the opportunity to train, build community and take part in fun wellness based activities. Each club meets in unique locations throughout the area and have their own culture, mission and goals on how they support and serve their community.
The list below of Chicago area run/walk clubs and communities was updated on Thursday, May 28, 2025. The next update will be prior to the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. Please fill out the form below by Friday, September 18 to be included in the next round of updates.
Chicago Area Run/Walk Club Information Form
3RUN2
Chicago, IL
Instagram: @3RUN2
Contact: https://www.threeruntwo.com/contact-1
6@6/606
Chicago and suburbs
Instagram: @6at6onthe606
Contact via Instagram
Above Ground Running
Chicago, IL
Instagram: @AboveGroundRunning
Contact: abovegroundrunning@gmail.com
Alpine Runners
Lake Zurich
Website: alpinerunners.com
Contact: info@alpinerunners.com
Beautiful Day Run Club
Chicago and suburbs
Instagram: @beautifuldayrunclub
Contact: Oscar Samayoa, beautifuldayrunclub@gmail.com
Black Girls RUN! Chicago
Chicago and suburbs
www.blackgirlsrun.com
Contact: blackgirlsrunchicago@gmail.com
Blue Line Run Club
Chicago, IL – West Town
www.bluelinerunclub.com
Contact: chibluelinerc@gmail.com
Berwyn Runners
Berwyn, IL
Instagram: @berwyn_runners
Contact: berwynrunners@gmail.com
Chicago Area Runners Association
Chicago and suburbs
Website: cararuns.org
Contact: info@cararuns.org
Chicago Muslim Running Club
Chicago, IL – The Loop
Instagram: @chi.mrc
Contact: chicagomuslimrunningclub@gmail.com
Chicago Road Runners
Chicago, IL
Instagram: @official_chicagoroadrunners
Contact: Thuy Troung: thuytt1@yahoo.com
Chingonas Run Chicago
Chicago, IL
Instagram: @Chingonasrunchicago_
Contact: chingonasrunchicago@gmail.com
DWRunning
Chicago, IL
Website: dwrunning.com
Contact: Dan Walters: dan@dwrunning.com
EDGE Athlete Lounge
Chicago, IL
Website: edgeathletelounge.com
Contact: Robyn Lalonde: robyn@edgeathletelounge.com
Elmhurst Running Club
Elmhurst, IL
Website: elmhurstrunningclub.com
Contact: info@elmhurstrunningclub.com
Evanston Running Club
Evanston, IL
Website: evanstonrunningclub.org
Contact: Evanston.running.president@gmail.com
Family Style RC
Chicago, IL
Instagram: @FamilyStyleRC
Contact: familystylerc@gmail.com
Fleet Feet Running Club
Chicago, IL
Website: https://www.fleetfeet.com/s/chicago/fleet-feet-running-club
Contact: svanis@fleetfeetchicago.com
Friendsrunning Chicago
Chicago
Instagram: @friendsrunning_chicago
Contact: friendsrunning.chicago@gmail.com
Gold Coast Run Club
Chicago, IL – Gold Coast
Instagram: @goldcoastrunclub
Contact: goldcoastrunclub@gmail.com
GRC Run Club
Chicago, IL
Instagram: @GRCRunClub
Contact: run@groceryrunclub.com
Hot Girl Run Club
Chicago
Instagram: @hotgirlrunclubchi
Contact: hotgirlrunclubchi@gmail.com
Indios Run Club
Cicero/Berwyn
Instagram: @IndiosRunningClub
Contact: David Arzate, darzate9@gmail.com
Lakeview Run Club
Chicago, IL – Lakeview
Instagram: @lakeviewrunclub
Contact: lakeviewrunclub@gmail.com
Latinas Run Chicago
Chicago, IL
Instagram: @LatinasRunChicago
Contact: Chicago@latinasrunclub.com
Let’s Move, Lawndale!
Chicago, IL – Lawndale
Facebook: Let’s Move, Lawndale!
Contact: Brian Gannon: briangannon@lawndale.org
Los Lobos Running Crew
Rockford
Instagram: @loslobosrc
Contact: Fed Felix, loslobosrunning@gmail.com
Lyons Run Club
Southwest Suburbs
Instagram: @lyonsrunclub
Contact: Vlady_barrera@yahoo.com
Midway Mile Chasers
Chicago, IL – Midway
Instagram: @MidwayMileChasers
Contact: midwaymilechasers@gmail.com
November Project – Chicago
Chicago, IL
Instagram: @novemberprojectchicago
Contact: chicago@november-project.com
Oak Park Runners Club
Oak Park, IL
Website: runsignup.com/oprc
Contact: Nick Benson, oprc@oprc.net
On the 9
Chicago, IL
Instagram: @onthe9runcrew
Contact: onthe9runcrew@gmail.com
Peace Runners 773
Chicago, IL – Garfield Park
Website: www.peacerunners773.com
Contact: peacerunners773@gmail.com
Read & Run Chicago
Chicago, IL
Website: readandrunchicago.com
Contact: Allison Yates: allison@readandruntours.com
Rogers Park Running Club
Chicago, IL – Rogers Park
Facebook: Rogers Park Running Club
Run to the Pub Running Club
South and Northwest Suburbs
Website: runtopub.net
Contact: Kelly Devine: kelly@devinenutrition.com
Second City Track Club
Chicago, IL
Website: secondcitytc.com
Contact: Michael Lucchesi: michaellucc@icloud.com
Skokie Swifters Run/Walk Club
Skokie, IL
Website: www.skokieswifters.run/home
Contact: skokieswifters@gmail.com
Tortugas Run Club
Chicago, IL
Instagram: @tortugas_rc
Contact: tortugasrunclub@gmail.com
Trail Blazin Crew
Chicago, IL
Instagram: @trailblazincrew
Contact: trailblazincrew@gmail.com
The Universal Sole Chicago
Chicago, IL
Website: www.universalsole.com
Contact: info@universalsole.com
Venados Running Club
Chicago, IL
Website: www.venadosrunning.com
Contact: venadosrunning@gmail.com
Viento Little Village Runners Club
Chicago, IL – Little Village
Instagram: @vientolvrc
Contact: viento.lvrc@gmail.com