Articles filed under Running & Jogging
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Fox Valley Marathon to impact downtown trafficSep 13, 2021 11:00 pm - Several downtown Geneva streets will be closed to traffic early Sunday, Sept. 19 to accommodate the annual Fox Valley Marathon racecourse. The marathon begins in St. Cha...
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Gurnee family shines light on mental health with 5K to benefit NAMIAug 12, 2021 6:00 am - It's OK not to be OK. Michael Phelps said this when commenting on Simone Biles pulling out of the all-around gymnastics competition at the Summer Olympics in Tokyo....
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Hops for Hope 5K Oct. 2 to raise money for Project Mobility's adaptive bikesJul 18, 2021 11:00 pm - The fifth annual Hops for Hope 5K returns to Mount St. Mary Park in St. Charles on Saturday, Oct. 2. Project Mobility's three largest fundraisers in 2020 were either pos...
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Sign up for BBQ Bolt Run/Walk Aug. 28 in Downers GroveJul 14, 2021 11:00 pm - The Downers Grove Park District will host the third annual BBQ Bolt Run/Walk at 8 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 28. Starting and finishing at McCollum Park in Downers Grove, the ...
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Smith Physical Therapy + Running to host two races this summer in Crystal LakeJun 30, 2021 11:00 pm - After a year of uncertainty, delays, and cancellations, two iconic, local races are back - the Crystal Lake Aquathon on Sunday, Aug. 1, and the Crystal Lake Half Maratho...
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Great Western Freedom 4 run/walk in LeRoy Oakes in St. Charles raises funds for Lazarus HouseJun 29, 2021 11:00 pm - The Great Western Freedom 4 returns Sunday, July 4, to LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve in St. Charles. The event, in which participants can do a 4-mile run or a 2-mile walk,...
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Good News Sunday: Elgin nurse aims to help new moms separated from babiesJun 20, 2021 7:30 am - This is Good News Sunday, a compilation of some of the more upbeat and inspiring stories published recently by the Daily Herald: A fundraiser organized by an Elgin nurse...
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Thriving together: Hustle for Health 5K helps Kenneth Young Center serve communityJun 15, 2021 6:00 am - For the last 50 years, Kenneth Young Center in Elk Grove Village has been a helping hand for residents in the Northwest suburbs. Whether it's offering mental health supp...
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Save-A-Pet's Run For the Sun 5K helps fund no-kill shelter's programsJun 10, 2021 6:00 am - Second chances can be hard to come by, especially for an animal of a certain age or temperament. But Save-A-Pet, a no-kill rescue in Grayslake, believes every animal is ...
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Save-A-Pet earns 4-star rating from Charity NavigatorJun 10, 2021 6:00 am - Save-A-Pet's strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency have earned it a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America's largest independe...