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Running clubs in Chicago, IL

Chicago has 10 clubs — 1 free to join, 2 beginner-friendly, and 3 social or fun-run. 2 clubs welcome all paces, so a slower start is no problem. 7 are RRCA-affiliated. Some meet only on Meetup, Facebook or Strava — we link to their pages where we can. Verified, most-reviewed clubs are listed first; use the filters to narrow by pace, cost or vibe.

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Lakeview Run Club

5 ★★★★★ 56 reviews

Nettelhorst School, 3252 N Broadway, Chicago, IL

FreeAll pacesBeginner-friendly

Meeting weekly at Nettelhorst Elementary, this club offers various running groups followed by socializing.

Chicago Area Runners Association

4.5 ★★★★★ 16 reviews

1540 S Ashland Ave Ste 201, Chicago, IL

RRCA Beginner-friendlyTrail

Viento - Little Village Runners Club

5 ★★★★★ 10 reviews

3600 W 26th St, Chicago, IL

All paces

Chicago Flyers Track Club

4.3 ★★★★☆ 8 reviews

Chicago, IL

RRCA Youth

Evanston Running Club

Cost varies · on instagram

Chicago, IL

RRCA

Wicker Park Run Club

Cost varies

Chicago, IL

3RUN2 / Three Run Two

Cost varies

Chicago, IL

RRCA

Chicago Road Runners

Cost varies

Chicago, IL

RRCA

Frontrunners Chicago

Cost varies

Chicago, IL

RRCA

VRC Community NFP

Cost varies

Chicago, IL

RRCA

How to pick a running club in Chicago

  • Worried about pace? Look for a no-drop or all-paces club — they wait at turns and regroup, so you can't get dropped.
  • New to running? Beginner-friendly clubs and run-walk groups start easy and build up over weeks.
  • On a budget? Most community group runs are free — just show up. Paid clubs usually add coaching or a structured training plan.
  • Want a certain vibe? Filter above for women's, social, brewery, trail or youth, and always check a club's own page for the current meeting day, time and start spot before your first run.

Running clubs near Chicago