Chicago Racing Events | August 2016
August in Chicago is forecast to be another hot month, with temperatures in the 80s predicted for most days. For some basic hot-weather training tips, please read my July 2016 article.
If you are a Big Ten sports fan or alum, you will want to check out the BTN Big 10K (there is also a 5K option) on Saturday, August 6, in Grant Park. Wear your favorite team's school colors, enjoy beautiful Chicago skyline, Grant Park, and lakefront views during your 10K or 5K, and then celebrate at the post-race Fan Fest!
Give the gift of clean water when you run or walk the World Vision 6K for Water in Lincoln Park on Saturday, August 13. World Vision has chosen a 6K distance because 3.72 miles (6K) is the average distance people in Africa walk for water (and many times that water is not safe to drink). Each $50 registration fee provides clean water for one person in Africa!
If you would like to challenge yourself to a multisport competition, consider the Chicago Triathlon on August 27 and 28. The SuperSprint and Kids Tri will be on Saturday and International and Sprint distances will be on Sunday. If you are not ready to do a triathlon, but you still want to participate, consider getting a friend or two to join you in a relay team.
Enjoy exploring this month's events, and have a fantastic August!
August 6, 2016
BTN Big 10KLocation: Grant Park, Chicago
Start Times: 7 a.m. (10K) and 8 a.m. (5K)
Event Beneficiary: Special Olympics Chicago
August 7, 2016
Chicago 10KLocation: Grant Park, Chicago
Start Time: 8 a.m.
Event Beneficiary: Special Olympics Chicago
August 13, 2016
World Vision 6K for WaterLocation: Lincoln Park, 1741 North Stockton Drive, Chicago
Start Time: 9 a.m.
Event Beneficiary: World Vision
Color Fun Fest 5K
Location: Soldier Field, 1410 South Museum Campus Drive, Chicago
Start Times: 6:30 p.m. (Day Run) and 8:30 p.m. (Night Run)
Event Beneficiary: Just Care More
August 14, 2016
The Biggest Loser Race Series Half Marathon/5KLocation: Soldier Field Stadium Green, 1410 South Museum Campus Drive, Chicago
Start Times: 7:30 a.m. (Half Marathon), 8 a.m. (5K), and TBD (Motivational Mile)
Event Beneficiary: Alzheimer's Association ALZ Stars
Humboldt Park 5K
Location: Humboldt Park (near North California Avenue and West Division Street), Chicago
Start Times: 8 a.m. (1 Mile Kids' Race) and 8:30 a.m. (5K)
Event Beneficiaries: TurkeyChop Gourmet Grill and West Humboldt Park Development Council
August 20, 2016
St. Richard Rocket Run 5KLocation: St. Richard Parish, 5030 South Kostner Avenue, Chicago
Start Time: 8:30 a.m.
Event Beneficiaries: St. Richard Parish and St. Richard School
August 26, 2016
Rock the Night 5KLocation: Soldier Field Stadium Green, 1410 South Museum Campus Drive, Chicago
Start Time: 7 p.m.
Event Beneficiary: Little City
August 27, 2016
Chicago Triathlon (SuperSprint and Kids Tri)Location: Foster Beach, Chicago
Start Times: Various
Event Beneficiaries: Life Time Foundation (Kids Tri) and Charity Partners
Hydrocephalus Association WALK
Location: Lincoln Park, 200 North Cannon Drive (near the South Lagoon), Chicago
Start Time: 10 a.m.
Event Beneficiary: Hydrocephalus Association
August 28, 2016
Chicago Triathlon (International and Sprint)Location: Monroe Harbor, Chicago
Start Times: Various
Event Beneficiaries: Charity Partners
IL PAMS 5K for Perú
Location: 3030 North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago
Start Time: 10 a.m.
Event Beneficiary: Illinois Peruvian American Medical Society