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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

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The Purple Plunge:

Join the Alpine Runners Team on Saturday, March 4, 2023 and help support the Purple Plunge in Lake Zurich.This non-profit cancer charity provides financial assistance to those impacted by cancer in our community.

For information on the Purple Plunge and to join the Alpine Runners Team

SAVE THE DATE!

3rd Annual Autism Acceptance Fun/Walk

Saturday, April 29, 2023

Join Alpine Runners for this FREE event and help support the In2Great Organization.

Donations are welcomed but not required. Your donations and T-shirts sales will help children attend the In2Great summer camps. Order your event T-shirt ($25) by April 12.

Saturday Morning Runs:

All runners and walkers are welcome!

Pace Groups for 7:30 to 12:30+

Gatorade and water at every 3 mies.

Meet at 7:00 am at the Lake Zurich HS, park by the baseball field

For information on the Purple Plunge and to join the Alpine Runners Team

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This week mileage:

Novice: 4-8; Intermediate: 8-10; Advanced: 10-12

About the Alpine Runners

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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.

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Alpine Runners Training Programs

Alpine Runners Spring 5K Training Program

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Alpine Runners Half Marathon Training Program

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

Hal Higdon's Half Marathon Novice 1 Programs

Hal Higdon's Half Marathon Advanced Program

Alpine Runners Marathon Training Program

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

Hal Higdon's Novice 1 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.