Ever hear the old cliche "Birds of a feather flock together"? Well here is a new one for you... "Friends that run together will stay fit forever". That's exactly what we believe so we created a group to help keep us together; not only to run together but also to build a team and strengthen our friendships with people who love to run as much as we do. Our Philosophy: To be a quality distance runner it takes more than distance training and unless you are the type of person who enjoys self tortur …

The Milwaukee Running Group is a dynamic and diverse group of runners who not only like to run but also motivate their fellow runners to meet and exceed their running goals. This group is perfect for runners of all skill levels; from beginners to pros. We run irrespective of how warm or cold it is, and from weekday morning runs, evening runs, road and trail runs, and last but not the least… social get together's, there is something for everyone. Membership fee is $5 per year and is due at time o …

Looking for some motivation? Don't like running alone? Come to Performance Running Outfitters for social fun runs! We also host gear/product testing fun runs, product clinics, form classes and other clinics pertaining to running and fitness!

COME AND LEARN TO ENJOY RUNNING WITHOUT SHOES! Previously considered by many as an "extreme sport", barefoot running (BFR) is now becoming recognized as a more healthful alternative to shod running. Many "joggers" are surprised to learn that BFR is both accessible to the non-elite and enjoyable by the non-masochist! Commonly asked questions about BFR: Q: Why would I want to run barefoot? A: Because you will learn to stop "jogging" (bouncing up & down) and start RUNNING, the smooth gait evolu …

Hey girls! So I started this group for young women like myself who want to meet other girls who enjoy running. To join this group, please be in your 20's or 30's and single with no kids. I'm sorry for these restrictions, but I feel that it's a little easier to make new friends that you click with if you're in similar stages of your life. Running events and races will be held in both the city and the burbs. Feel free to suggest any races that you're interested in doing!

Welcome New Members!! To Bolingbrook Fun Run Club! If your looking for a club with really slow and fast runners, well you found it!! The main goal for us is to have FUN!! Heck yeah, we are training for marathons, but we are actually having fun doing it. We are all very supportive of each other during our runs, our main goal is to help you get to the finish while having fun!! Come and join us! Don't worry if you are as slow as a turtle, we love turtles. But we love speedy rabbits too. No one run …

This group is aimed to bring together Elgin and western suburbs runners for group runs, races and social gatherings. I am creating this group because all of the local running groups all seem to gather downtown Chicago, far away from Elgin. Runners of all experience levels and running types should join. I will organize group runs bi-weekly, more as demand increases.

A drinking club with a running problem. Over 2500 chapters world wide. A "hare" sets the trail and the "hounds" follow soon-after. After the run we form a "circle" and sing "adult" songs. This club is for over 21 only. We run twice a month, plus on full moon. We also have a Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/WaukeshaH3/) and Yahoo page (http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/brewcityh3/). We have many walkers in the group, so running is not required.  A fee of around $8 is charged at the ti …

Mountain bikers unite! Build trails where no bikes have gone before. Improve and maintain existing trails. Meet great people and be part of a fit and active community. Bikers, hikers, runners, all are welcome to help build sustainable trails in the Chicago area. If your employer offers volunteer matching, see our VolunteerMatch profile http://www.volunteermatch.org/search/opp1186218.jsp

Younger Next Year! Have you read Younger Next Year or one of the other books in that series? Did it change how you think about your life now? Do you want to get going but don't know how to get a fitness plan together or make connections with others? This is a group for those 40+ who embrace the concepts in the Younger Next Year series and are interested in connecting with other like minded folks to: roam some trails, climb some hills and drink some coffee, beer or wine while meeting new friends, …

Come join Clocktower Runners on Saturday morning for a run along the lakefront of 6-12 miles. We meet every Saturday morning in the parking lot for the Clocktower in Lincoln Park (behind the Waveland tennis courts)for a group run. From October to early June, we start at 8:00 a.m. and from June leading up to the Chicago Marathon, we start at 6:30 a.m. for the 18 week marathon training program. Distances and paces vary from 7:30 to 11:00 minute/mile.This is the friendliest running group you will …

I challenged myself to do 12 5ks in 12 months. In the end it was the best challenge I have ever set for myself because it turned out to be an adventure than I had not anticipated on having. Anyways, I wanted to make the expereince more social. I know a lot of people sign up for races because of family or friends, but what happens when that person can't go and you don't have any body to do a particular race with you? I know, most people end up not doing the race in that situation! So, I figured c …

This group is for anyone interested in running- from beginners to marathoners. I am planning on teaching running form focuses from Chi Running each session. These form focuses will help you run faster and more efficiently with less risk of injury. The goal is to become lifelong runners because you love it so much.

We are a casual running club that holds group runs close to western Cook County, and eastern DuPage County. Most runs are in the Brookfield, Lyons, Riverside, La Grange, La Grange Park, Westchester, and Western Springs area. Other surrounding areas like Hinsdale, and Darien, and Westmont have a very strong running population and great places to run. We are slowly building a pool of people of all abilities so that we could have a place to make new friends, find new motivation, undertake new endea …

This site is for people who enjoy paddling, biking, adventure racing, trail running, hiking, camping, backpacking and other outdoor activities (skiing, climbing, whitewater rafting, etc) with other people who enjoy the outdoors. Many of the events will be focused throughout the stateline area that will allow people new to the area and those who have lived her a short or long time to get together in the great outdoors and enjoy nature and new friendships. We are fortunate to live in an area that …

It doesn't matter if you are new to triathlon or have several IronMan races under you belt, this Meetup group will certainly provide you with the expertise to learn the sport, improve your time or raise your motivation. All skill levels are welcome. This group can be used to find training partners, build lasting friendships, answer questions, discuss training strategies or races and much more! We'll meet occasionally (to carbo-load on beer & food) to chat about races, our experiences and trainin …

This group is for any outdoorsy people in the Northern Illinois area who would like to get moving and have some fun with like-minded others. There will be a mix of meetups, from easy-going activity to full-blown adventures: camping, backpacking, running, wallking, hiking, biking, inline skating, canoeing, kayaking, skiing, rock climbing... all ideas are welcome.

From Ice Age glacial moraine landscapes to the quartzite bluffs of Devil's Lake to the steep hills and valleys of the the Driftless Area, southern Wisconsin is a wonderful place to explore on foot.  There may not be any mountains, but the area has a lovely scenic value all its own. Unlike other Meetup groups, this is an ADVANCED hiking group, the hikes that I do are NOT suitable for the beginner or out-of-shape hiker.   Since there aren't any mountains or canyons in Wisconsin to provide a real h …

Our group is dedicated to all aspects of Backpacking. This includes sharing local backpacking ideas, discussing gear, meeting potential hiking partners, and getting new backpackers out on the trail!! Is there anything I need to sign? I know some clubs have liability forms. Please re-read meetup.com’s terms of service, especially section 6. You agreed to it in order to use this site. You may not have read it, but you had to check the box that said you did. In general, section 6 says if an organiz …

A group for LGBTQ people, their friends, families and allies to come together and enjoy outdoor activities. These can include hiking, walking, running, biking, skiing, camping, backpacking, paddling and other outdoor recreational and social activities with people interested in the outdoors.  This is a great way to experience the outdoors with other people who share your interests. Members can suggest ideas for meetup activities, so feel free to share your ideas.  If you want to be an organizer, …