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May 2011  |  By Mibs  |  Comments (0)

Get Ready to Run: 2011 North Shore Races

TAGS: Chicago area runs, race calendar

It’s a surefire sign of spring–as the weather warms, runners take to the streets. The Chicago area’s outdoor running and triathlon season is underway.

Our racing calendar has something for everyone–from fun runs and charity races to half and full marathons. It’s time to get training, shop for some new shoes, and sign up! Following is a list of what’s on tap–if you know about a run you’d like to see on our list, email events@makeitbetter.net.

Running:

Race: 13.1 Chicago, Half Marathon
When: June 4 at 7:13 a.m.
Where: South Shore Cultural Center

Race: Pathways 5K Run/Walk - Dreams Take Flight
When: June 4th at 8:30 a.m.
Where: Glenview
Contact: Barbara A. Marin
Phone: 847-510-5633
Email: bmarin@pathwayscenter.org

Race: FAB 5K –The Fight Against Breast Cancer 5K
When: Saturday, June 11th at 9 a.m. and end at Patton Elementary School in Arlington Heights.   
Where: Arlington Heights, race ends at Patton Elementary School

Race: Sole to Sole 5K, Jackson Park Hospital
When: June 11th at 8 a.m.
Where: Lake Forest
Email: margobrooks@jacksonpark.com

Race: North Shore Half Marathon and 5K
When: June 12th Half marathon at 7:00 a.m. and 5K at 7:15 a.m.
Where: Highland Park

Race: Ricky Byrdsong Memorial Race Against Hate
When: June 19th at 7:30 a.m.
Where: Evanston

Race: Firecracker 4—4 mile run and 3 mile walk
When: July 3rd at 8:00 a.m.
Where: Highland Park

Race: Lincolnshire 4th of July 5K
When: July 4th at 8:00 a.m.
Where: Lincolnshire

Race: Run from the Cops 5K (benefits wounded Veterans)
When: July 17th at 8:00 a.m.
Where: Vernon Hills

Race: 9th Annual Rally for Autism 5K
When: August 13th at 9 a.m.
Where: Libertyville

Race: XSport Fitness Rock ‘n’ Roll Chicago Half Marathon benefiting the American Cancer Society
When: August 14th at 6:30 a.m.
Where: Chicago

Triathalons:

Race: Lake Zurich Area Triathlon
When: July 10th at 6:50 a.m.
Where: Paulus Park, Lake Zurich
Distance: Swim 1500 Meters, Bike 24.9 Miles, Run 6.2 Miles

Race: Glenview Park District Triathlon
When: July 31st at 6:30 a.m.
Where: Park Center at The Glen, Glenview
Distance: Swim 300 Yards, Bike 10 Miles, Run 3.1 Miles

Race: Chicago Triathlon
When: August 26th-28th  
Where: Downtown Chicago
Distance: Olympic, Sprint, Super Sprint, Relay and Kids