Chicago Running Guide

From the lake and the parks to the forest preserves, the Chicagoland area offers an abundance of options for runners of all abilities.

Thousands of area runners hit the trails each day looking for new and challenging routes.

This guide equips runners with everything they need to enjoy Chicago's top running routes.

Local running experts share the 31 best training routes and 9 most popular race courses in and around the city.

All 40 entires show distance, scenery, terrain, hill ratings, available faciities, and tips on how to best enjoy each run.

Readers will also find places to eat, historical snippets and advice from local expert runners.