Help Chicago Run make MILE 20 the best Aid Station ever at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon on 10-10-10!  Mile 20 is also known as “The Wall” and Chicago Run volunteers always make each of the 45,000 runners feel great when they pass through our station for water, Gatorade, and bananas.  We need 300 volunteers that day, so please help us out and spread the word.  The time commitment is from approximately 6:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.  You will receive community service hours, a Nike Running Jacket, and hat for your time. 

To register, please go to the following link:  www.ChicagoMarathon.com/AidStation15Volunteers

Alicia will be in touch with the volunteers as race day approaches to inform you of your assignment that day.   If you have friends and family that you want to be placed with, please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  

We can’t wait to see you on RACE DAY!!

In May 2009, the Consortium to Lower Obesity in Chicago Children (CLOCC), through funding by the Chicago Community Trust, awarded Chicago Run a $20,000 seed grant for an evaluation of its running programs in the Chicago Public Schools.  The key researcher in the evaluation will be Dr. Kelly Lowry, a pediatric psychologist at Children's Memorial Hospital and Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Northwestern University.  The mission of CLOCC is to promote healthy lifestyles in Chicago children, obtain data-driven results of existing programs aimed at curbing childhood obesity, and support academic-community collaborations.  Dr. Lowry will be evaluating three schools over the course of the 2009-2010 year.  The evaluation will examine the following: physical activity impact (stamina, endurance, BMI), behavioral and psychological impact (self-esteem, attendance, behavior, attention span); and consumer satisfaction (students, teachers, and parents).  The results of this evaluation will provide Chicago Run, its schools, and its funders with important information regarding the programs' efficacy and help Chicago Run further the development of its programs and increase funding opportunities.  For more information regarding CLOCC, please visit their website at: www.clocc.net.

Chicago Run has been featured in Neighborhood Sports Chicago, a consortium of community-based organizations that offer athletic programs for children and young adults in underserved neighborhoods in Chicago. Please follow the link below to read the article:

http://www.neighborhoodsportschicago.org/display.aspx?pointer=9138

On a beautiful warm and sunny Saturday, November 7th, Chicago Run hosted the 2009 Fall Fun Run to honor the 30 CPS schools involved in our programs.  Over 1,500 students, teachers, and parents participated in this healthy and active event which was supported by LISC, Washington Park Consortium, Bank of America, Nike, World Sport Chicago, and the Pritzker Traubert Family Foundation.  

The event featured Ron Huberman - CEO of Chicago Public Schools, Lil' Benny the Bull, juggling clowns, and U.S. Olympic athletes who led the kids in warm-up stretches before their big race!

Elite Mile Top 3 Finishers:
1st Place: Mamadou Ba, Jordan Community School - 6:30
2nd Place: Carlos Molina, Walsh Elementary School - 6:40
3rd Place: Julio Nunez, Jordan Community School - 6:43

Chicago Run Fall Fun Run from Kevin Hartmann on Vimeo.
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Run for the kids, run for Chicago! Join Chicago Run's Charity Marathon Team! Chicago Run is thrilled to announce that we will be having our first Charity Marathon team for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. You can still sign up to join the team and also register for the Marathon.  Click here to learn more!

Chicago Run was featured on an ABC Special Show "The Ñ Beat".  It was a great piece about our organization that highlights our Chicago Runners and Running Mates programs.  To view this video click here.

Rich is training for the Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run which he will run for Chicago Run! We are so grateful for his support and effort!! Check out his blog here to track his training and read about his experiences meeting some of our runners.

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