Chicago Racing Events | September 2016

As you review the events below, be sure to visit the charity websites to learn more about the organizations benefiting from your registration fees, donations, and fundraising efforts.

In addition, check the event’s website to see how the charity partner is benefiting. Are 100 percent of the event proceeds given to the charity? Does the charity receive promotional benefits only? Does the charity receive a certain number of race entries in return for providing event volunteers? A charity may benefit from an event in many different ways. The answers can usually be found on the event’s FAQ, Charity, or About page. Each event should also have an email address or online contact form for any additional questions you might have.

Enjoy exploring this month's events, and have a great September!

September 8, 2016


Run 10 Feed 10
Location: Macy's State Street, 111 North State Street, Chicago
Start Time: 6 p.m.
Event Beneficiary: Donations are made to FEED and funds are then distributed via Feeding America.

September 10, 2016


Run Mag Mile
Location: Grant Park, Chicago
Start Time: 7 a.m.
Event Beneficiaries: American Cancer Society (Half Marathon) and The Chicago Help Initiative (5K)

Big Shoulders Open Water Swim Classic
Location: Ohio Street Beach, Chicago
Start Time: 8 a.m.
Event Beneficiaries: Alliance for the Great Lakes and Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving Teams at the University of Illinois at Chicago

September 11, 2016


Volition America Half Marathon and 5K
Location: Grant Park, Chicago
Start Times: 6:55 a.m. (Wheelchair), 7 a.m. (Half Marathon), and 7:15 a.m. (5K)
Event Beneficiary: Folds of Honor Foundation


SEA Blue Chicago Prostate Cancer Run/Walk
Location: Lincoln Park, North Stockton Drive and West LaSalle Drive, Chicago
Start Time: 8 a.m.
Event Beneficiary: Us TOO International, Inc.

El Grito 5K Walk/Run
Location: West 26th Street and South Kostner Avenue, Chicago
Start Time: 10 a.m.
Event Beneficiary: This event is a fundraiser for youth sports programming in the Little Village neighborhood.

9/11 Heroes Run
Location: 3100 South Lake Shore Drive, Chicago
Start Time: 10 a.m.
Event Beneficiary: Travis Manion Foundation

September 15, 2016


Race Judicata
Location: Grant Park, Chicago
Start Times: 6:30 p.m. (Runners) and 6:40 p.m. (Walkers)
Event Beneficiary: Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Foundation

September 17, 2016


Women ROCK
Location: Lincoln Park, 2430 North Cannon Drive, Chicago (across from Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum)
Start Times: 6:30 a.m. (Half Marathon), 7 a.m. (10K), 8:45 a.m. (2.5K), 9:15 a.m. (5K), and 10 a.m. (2.5K)
Event Beneficiary: Team Ortho Foundation

Chicago Mini Marathon
Location: Grant Park, Chicago
Start Times: 7:30 a.m. (Mini Marathon) and 7:45 a.m. (5K)
Event Beneficiary: Special Olympics Chicago

Chicago Lung Run
Location: Montrose Harbor, 4400 North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago
Start Times: 8:30 a.m. (10K) and 9 a.m. (5K and 1 Mile)
Event Beneficiary: Lung Cancer Research Foundation

Beer Run
Location: Burnt City Brewing, 2747 North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago
Start Time: 11 a.m.
Event Beneficiary: Chicago Parks Foundation

September 18, 2016


Ready to Run 20 Miler
This event is intended as a race simulation to help participants prepare for their marathon race day.
Location:
Wilson Parking Lot, North Simonds Drive and West Wilson Drive, Chicago
Start Time: 6:30 a.m.
Event Beneficiary: Chicago Area Runners Association (CARA)

Bucktown 5K
Location: Jonathan Burr Elementary School Grounds, 1621 West Wabansia Avenue, Chicago
Start Time: 8:30 a.m.
Event Beneficiaries:  Bucktown Community Organization and Gilda's Club Chicago

Midway Fly Away 5K
Location: Chicago Midway International Airport, Southwest Airlines Hangar, 6201 South Laramie Avenue, Chicago
Start TIme: 8:45 a.m.
Event Beneficiary: Special Olympics Chicago


MMRF 5K Walk/Run
Location: Montrose Harbor, Grove 16, North Simonds Drive and West Montrose Harbor Drive, Chicago
Start Time: 9 a.m.
Event Beneficiary: Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation

Lupus Walk
Location: Lincoln Park, Grove 2, 1746 North Stockton Drive, Chicago
Start Times: 10 a.m. (Walk) and 11:30 a.m. (Kids' Dash)
Event Beneficiary: Lupus Society of Illinois

Beer Run
Location: Revolution Brewing, 3340 North Kedzie Avenue, Chicago
Start Time: 12 noon
Event Beneficiary: Chicago Parks Foundation

September 22, 2016


Brat Trot 5K
Location: Diversey Harbor, 2430 North Cannon Drive, Chicago (across from Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum)
Start Time: 6:30 p.m.
Event Beneficiary: St. Alphonsus

September 24, 2016


World Airline Road Race
Location: DuSable Harbor, 111 North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago
Start Times: 7 a.m. (10K) and 8:30 a.m. (5K)
Event Beneficiary: Back on My Feet Chicago

Gear Your Rear in Gear
Location: Montrose Harbor, North Simonds Drive and West Montrose Harbor Drive, Chicago
Start Times: 8 a.m. (Kids' Fun Run), 8:30 a.m. (5K Run), and 8:35 a.m. (5K Walk)
Event Beneficiary: Colon Cancer Coalition

St. Jude Walk/Run to End Childhood Cancer
Location: Soldier Field Stadium Green, 1410 South Museum Campus Drive, Chicago
Start Time: 9 a.m.
Event Beneficiary: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Soul Coast 5K
Location: Rainbow Beach, 2873 East 75th Street, Chicago
Start Time: 9 a.m.
Event Beneficiary: South Shore Chamber, Inc.

September 25, 2016


Chicago Half Marathon & 5K
Location: Jackson Park, Chicago
Start Times: 6:57 a.m. (Wheelchair Half Marathon), 7 a.m. (Half Marathon), 7:40 a.m. (Wheelchair 5K), and 7:42 a.m. (5K)
Event Beneficiaries: Charity Partners

Edgewater Back to School 5K Run/Walk
Location: Loyola University Chicago St. Ignatius Community Plaza, West Rosemont Avenue and North Kenmore Avenue, Chicago
Start Time: 8 a.m.
Event Beneficiaries: Edgewater Schools

O'Hare 5K on the Runway
Location: O'Hare International Airport, West Cargo Road, Franklin Park
Start Times: 8 a.m. (5K) and 9:15 a.m. (Kids' Run)
Event Beneficiary: Cal's Angels

"Oui" Run 5K
Location: Lycée Français de Chicago, 1929 West Wilson Avenue, Chicago
Start Times: 8 a.m. (5K) and 9:30 a.m. (Kids' Races)
Event Beneficiaries: Five 10' x 10' tents will be reserved on the race site for local charities to promote their work in the neighborhood.

Hike for Lung Health
Location: Lincoln Park, Grove 2, North Stockton Drive and West LaSalle Drive, Chicago
Start Time: 10 a.m.
Event Beneficiaries: Respiratory Health Association and Charity Partners

September 28, 2016


Lane Tech 4K
Location: Horner Park, 2741 West Montrose Avenue, Chicago
Start Time: 6 p.m.
Event Beneficiary: Lane Tech Cross Country Team