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Our Events

Upcoming 2023 Club Events

About the Alpine Runners

Alpine Races 2023

Sunday, August 20th

The 45th 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 2023 CARA Circuit Race

Train with Us

Chicago Marathon Training

Begins Monday, June 5, 2023
1st Weekly Long Run, Saturday, June 10
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!

Volunteer for Chicago Marathon Aid Station 01 with Alpine Runners

Hand out water or Gatorade as you cheer on 2023 Chicago Marathon Runners!

Each volunteer receives the COVETED Water Stop Volunteer SWAG: jacket, hat, and other credentials.

Sunday, October 8, 2023
5:00 AM - 10:30 AM
State St and Washington St, Chicago, IL

Come cheer your fellow runners!
All Family and Friends are Welcome!

Hurry! Spots fill up FAST!

Volunteer for Aid Station 01

Chicago Marathon Talk

Come meet Carey Pinkowski, Executive Director of Chicago Marathon and hear him speak about the 2023 Chicago Marathon and answer your questions. He is a very inspirational speaker and will get you all pumped up for your fall marathon!

ALL RUNNERS ARE WELCOME, whether you are running a marathon this year or not! Get Inspired!

When: Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023
Time: 6 p.m
Where: Lake Zurich Old Fire Station,
77 S. Old Rand Rd, Lake Zurich, IL

Please feel free to bring your own beverage for the event.

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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.

Know 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:

Training Programs

Our Sponsors

The Alpine Runners would like to say Thank You to Our Business Sponsors who have helped make the 2022 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.