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3RUN2: From 15 Runners to a Chicago Running Institution
How 3RUN2 grew from 15 runners in Humboldt Park to one of Chicago's best known run clubs, plus weekly run times, locations, and how to join.
October 19, 20265 min read
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Applications Close October 29
The 2026 race is done. Applications for the October 10, 2027 race are open through Thursday, October 29 at 2:00 PM CT. More than 200,000 people applied last year, so apply to the drawing and line up a backup path at the same time.
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Universal Sole October Trail Challenge
3M / 6M / 9M Trail
Wolf Road Woods, Willow Springs
OCT 24
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Grant Park, Chicago, IL
NOV 8
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NOV 21
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4M / 8M Trail
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