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If you had volunteered at Alpine Races in the past, come relive the fun. If you have not, come join the fun



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Alpine Races 2024

Sunday, August 18th

The 44th Annual Lake Zurich Alpine Races run along the streets and along the shores of Lake Zurich

* 5k and 10 miles courses are USATF certified

* Youth mile  and Kids Races.

* Alpine Runners 10 Miler is a 2024 CARA Circuit Race and 2024 Illinois RRCA Championship 10 Mile Run. 

Register and Race info

Train with Us

Chicago Marathon Training

Begins Monday, June 10, 2024
1st Weekly Long Run, Saturday, June 15
Lake Zurich HS Parking Lot
7 am

Alpine Runners will follow Hal Higdon's 18 weeks programs (novice to experienced).
Water and Gatorade will be provided every 2-3 miles during training as you progress to 20+ miles. 


All first time marathoners or seasoned marathoners are welcomed!

Chicago Marathon 2024 Registration is Now Open!

 

The 46th Bank of America Chicago Marathon will take place on Sunday, October 13, 2024. 
 
Application for guaranteed or non-guaranteed entry (drawing) is available October 17 thru November 16, 2023, 2 pm (CST). 

Don't forget to specify Alpine Runners of Lake Zurich as your Running Club Name. 

Registration closes Thursday, November 16, 2023 at 2pm (CST)

Go To  Chicago Marathon Registration

 

SAVE THE DATE!


Come celebrate one of the Math's Geekiest Day of the Year...

Pi DAY RUN
Thursday, March 14th

Meet at Paulus Park at 6:00 p.m. to run or walk 3.141592 (ish) miles around Lake Zurich (not a circle, though).


Join us afterwards at Gilmer Road House for some Pi Day pizza pies!!!




Upcoming Alpine Runners Club Events

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Welcome to Alpine

 

We are one of the largest running clubs in the Chicagoland Area

 

We welcome all runners and encourage you to give us a try, no matter what your experience is. We have runners working up to 4 miles, runners training for their first 5k, 10k, half marathon or full marathon, as well as seasoned marathon and ultramarathon runners of all sizes and speeds.

More Details

Alpine Runners Training Programs

Alpine Runners Spring 5K Training Program


Alpine Runners Half Marathon Training Program


Alpine Runners are following a modified version of Hal Higdon's training program:

Alpine Runners Marathon Training Program


Alpine Runners are following a modified version of Hal Higdon's training program:


Our Sponsors

The Alpine Runners would like to say Thank You to Our Business Sponsors who have helped make the 2023 Alpine Races possible. With their support we hosted a successful event and were able to continue to support our local food bank as well as other community causes.

Platinum Sponsor

Gold Sponsor

Silver Sponsors

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