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Chicago's November Races Feature Fun Seasonal Themes

November is filled with seasonally themed races in Chicago. Can you trot like a turkey? Would you like to win a turkey? Do you think you deserve a delicious cup of hot chocolate after running outside in Chicago in November? If your answer is "yes" to any or all of these questions, you're covered! Check out the events listed below. Visit each website for more information. November 8, 2015 Hot Chocolate 15K/5K  & Walk for Little City Where: Grant Park Start Time: 7 a.m. (Wave 1), 7:45 a.m. (Wave 2), and 8:45 a.m. (Walk for Little City) November 14, 2015 Chicago's Perfect 10 Where: Navy Pier, 600 East Grand Avenue Start Time: 7:30 a.m. Turkey Trot at Rainey Where: Rainey Park, 4350 West 79th Street Start Time: 11 a.m. November 15, 2015 Chicago Time Trial Cup – Race #2 – 20K – Indoor Draft Legal Road Race Time Trial Where: Fitness Formula Clubs Lincoln Park, 939 West North Avenue Start Time: 7:30 a.m. and 12 noon (two race heats) November 21, 2015 Turkey Trot at Wolfe

Stay Fit and Help a Worthy Cause – Chicago's October Races

The weather is cooler. The leaves will soon become a splendid display of beautiful reds, oranges, and yellows. What a wonderful time to get outdoors for a run or other athletic activity! Why not keep yourself fit and support an organization or cause that is meaningful to you? There are more than 20 events in Chicago scheduled for October, with something for everyone. Whether you prefer fun runs/walks or ultramarathons, an early bird or a night owl race, there is a something for you. Check out the list of events to see if something interests you. Visit each event's website for race details and information on the organization or cause benefiting from the race proceeds. October 3, 2015 Ditka Dash Where: Soldier Field, 1410 Museum Campus Drive Time: 8 a.m. (Wave 1), 9 a.m. (Wave 2), and 10 a.m. (Wave 3) October 4, 2015 RBC Race for the Kids Where: The University of Chicago Main Quadrangle, 58th Street and South University Avenue Time: 9 a.m. (5K), 9:45 a.m. (Kids' Mile), and 10:45