October 15, 2026
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Six Start Lines, One Midwest Fall
From a purpose-built Boston qualifier to Chicago’s global stage, the 2026 marathon season delivered speed, records and distinctly Midwestern charact
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October 13, 2026
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Made for the Miles: lululemon’s Chicago Marathon Drop Takes Over Rush Street
Exclusive gear, one-to-one styling and a weekend built around Chicago runners Chicago Marathon week has a particular electricity: runners trade traini
October 6, 2026
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Race for the Feeling: On’s Cloudboom Strike 2 Is Built for Chicago
A next-generation race-day shoe, a citywide marathon celebration and one shared invitation: Chicago, race for the feeling. Chicago Marathon weekend ha
September 30, 2026
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Saucony Celebrates Marathon Season with Limited-Edition Endorphin Azura Collection
Four city-inspired colorways honor Sydney, Berlin, Chicago, and New York while giving runners a fast, smooth ride for training, race week, and everyth
September 27, 2026
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Fast Gear for Fast Miles: rabbit’s Chicago Race Kit Is Built for the City’s Biggest Running Day
Chicago runners know that race day demands more than ordinary gear. From the early-morning chill in Grant Park to the roar through Boystown, Pilsen, C
September 23, 2026
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Tracksmith’s Love Letter to Chicago Marathon Weekend
A limited-edition collection honoring the city, the race, and the runners who make Chicago’s marathon weekend unforgettable. Chicago Marathon weeken
September 15, 2026
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The Ordinary Miles Behind Something Extraordinary
How Max Sauers, Mag Shore Run Club, and QK Running are showing Chicago runners what it means to turn everyday consistency into extraordinary performan
September 12, 2026
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Doing a Little—and a Lot—at the DoLittle Marathon
Silver Circle Sporting Events brings a fast, flexible, runner-first race day to Oconomowoc, Wisconsin Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, woke up today with the ki
August 13, 2026
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Back to School, Back to 26.2
For Midwest runners, fall marathon season is the adult version of a fresh notebook, a sharpened pencil, and a brand-new schedule. Every August, the Mi
August 5, 2026
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Badger Trail Races: A Celebration of Miles, Community, and Everything That Makes Running Great
There are races that challenge runners, races that inspire runners, and races that remind runners why they fell in love with the sport in the first pl
July 27, 2026
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Chicago Athlete on the Road: Manistee, Michigan
A lakeshore getaway for Chicago runners, spectators, and families By the time the skyline of Chicago slipped into the rearview mirror, the weekend alr
Chicago Athlete on the Road: Solon Beef Days 5K in Solon, Iowa
A Midwest summer race weekend with family, small-town festival charm, and a festive 5K worth the trip. There is something uniquely satisfying about pa