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Hanover Township to hold ‘Sprint 2 Spring’ charitable 5K in Elgin Saturday

Submitted by Hanover Township
Apr 30, 2025 11:12 am - Hanover Township’s 10th annual “Sprint 2 Spring” 5K run/walk will be held at 8 a.m. Saturday at the Hanover Township Izaak Walton Youth Center in Elgin, 899 Jay Street.
Youth sports participation on the rise, while pickleball continues setting the pace for adults

By Brendan Preisman
Apr 26, 2025 1:02 pm - In 2024, for the third year in a row, pickleball saw the largest increase in participation. This is the third consecutive time that the NSGA’s Sports Participation in the U.S. report has tracked a growth in pickleball participation of at least 50% year-over-year.
'The runners are coming': Lokedi breaks Boston Marathon course record, John Korir takes men's race

By JIMMY GOLEN
Apr 21, 2025 3:16 pm - BOSTON — A rider dressed as Paul Revere eased his horse up to the Boston Marathon finish line and proclaimed, “The runners are coming.” And down Boylston Street they came...
Annual St. Paddy's Day 5K in Naperville to benefit local youth

Submitted by Rotary Club of Naperville-Sunrise
Jan 21, 2025 6:18 pm - Register now for the 16th annual St. Paddy’s Day run in Naperville on March 15, benefiting YMCA scholarships, schools, and youth programs.
Abdi Nageeye of the Netherlands and Sheila Chepkirui of Kenya win the New York City Marathon

By DOUG FEINBERG
Nov 03, 2024 6:01 pm - Abdi Nageeye and Sheila Chepkirui used strong kicks in the final mile to pull away from their nearest competitors and both win the New York City Marathon for the first time Sunday.
In Chicago Marathon, women’s world record broken by nearly two minutes

Cindy Boren
Oct 13, 2024 3:40 pm - Winning the Chicago Marathon was nothing new for Ruth Chepngetich, but in capturing the victory for the third time Sunday, she made history by becoming the first woman to...
Famed Kung Fu grandmaster coming to suburbs for rare Western appearance

By Dave Oberhelman
Sep 17, 2024 9:28 pm - Great Grandmaster Leung Ting, a famed martial artist with ties to Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan, is coming from Hong Kong to the suburbs this week share his knowledge with local students.
Sign up for 14th annual Oktoberfast 5K Run Sept. 7 in Itasca

Submitted by Village of Itasca
Aug 30, 2024 6:21 pm - Get into the Oktoberfest spirit by signing up for the Itasca Runners Club’s 14th annual Oktoberfast 5K Run on Saturday, Sept. 7.
‘Really cool to be on a runway’: Runners take off during airport 5K

By Joe Lewnard
Jun 29, 2024 3:40 pm - At least 1,000 competitors enjoyed the unique opportunity to run on an airport runway during the Rock 'n' Run the Runway 5K race at Chicago Executive Airport in Wheeling Saturday.
Elgin Valley Fox Trot returns Sunday with 10-mile, 5K races

Submitted by Elgin Valley Fox Trot
May 31, 2024 5:45 am - The Elgin Valley Fox Trot 10 Miles and 5K races will return to Elgin on Sunday, June 2. This will be the 47th consecutive Elgin Valley Fox Trot, which makes it one of the longest running and most popular running events in the region.

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