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City Running Tours-Chicago

Chicago, IL 60604
630-702-9364
Ranked #3 of 84 tours in Chicago
5.0 of 5 stars 95 Reviews
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Owner description: Buses, boats, bikes, & segways won't take you to the places we go. We love slow runners.Scheduled 5k tours. 3 themed routes. Tue/Fri Chicago...... more » Owner description: Buses, boats, bikes, & segways won't take you to the places we go. We love slow runners.Scheduled 5k tours. 3 themed routes. Tue/Fri Chicago River/Navy Pier 5k, Wed/Sat Chicago Tragic Events 4 miler, Thu/Sun Grant Park 5k. Weekdays 7:15 a.m. Weekends 8a.m.26.2 marathon package /4 themed routes. 1) City in a Garden 5.62 miles 2) Tower to Tower 6 miles 3) Run to Wrigley 6.48 miles 4) Devil in the White City 1893 World's Fair 8.1 miles. Completion of all 4 comes with a finishers certificate. Do them all in 4 days or 4 visits. « less
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Davenpo
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

Chicago Running Tours is a great way to explore the Windy City. The guides show you areas of the city a tourist would never find. Great way to experience Chicago like a local. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

I was here solo on a business trip and had only a weekend in town. My guide Meghan was really nice and professional and took loads of photos for me and showed so many sights that I wouldn't have seen otherwise. So so glad I booked, such a fun and active way to see such a beautiful and historic city.... More

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Westmont
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

I am not a runner at all, but this was a very enjoyable tour. The tour guide will go at the pace the group sets and shares a lot of interesting information along the way. I am from the area and I learned a lot, I would definitally sign up for one the other routes! More

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Baltimore, Maryland, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2012
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I started running a few months ago, and so I was looking for a way to stick with my weekly running while traveling to visit a friend. I stumbled across the City Running Tours on Active.com, and after visiting CRT's website and checking out the reviews on Trip Advisor, I decided settled on the Tragic Events tour. I'm so glad... More

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Manhattan, Kansas, USA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2012
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I recently completed the City Running Tour of Chicago, The Navy Pier. It was such a great experience. I have recently started running more frequently and when I was looking at things to do while I visit my sister for spring break, I came upon these city running tours. Now, my sister is not much of a runner, so at... More

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Torrance, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2012

Staff was friendly and knowledgeable! Tons of fun, a great way to tour the city. :) More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2012
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person found this review helpful

I had so much fun! Enough that I just went on the tour this morning and am already heading straight to give it a great review. Marlin's such a fun guide and you can really tell he does this because he enjoys it. You get good exercise, and hear some really I interesting and fun stories. This tour was a... More

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Saint Louis, Missouri
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2012
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person found this review helpful

Merlin was very professional from the very start. He immediately contacted me shortly after I registered online. I learned so much while on this amazing journey. I'm a runner and I went on almost 12 mile route (Tower to Tower and City Garden Route). I got so much photos that Merlin took and sent to me on the same day... More

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Sedro Woolley, Washington
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2012

Running with Marlin restored my faith in humanity. His family and their goals are what this country was founded on-thanks for the faith again!!! Ann More

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Whitehall, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2012

Ran the marathon package, culminating with a run to Wrigley. The experience was handled exceptionally from registration to completion of the run. Marlin Keesler ran the entire distance while Lisa Roth ran the first half. Both were excellent guides. I basically received a 7 hour private tour of Chicago and learned so much. What a great value. Will definitely do... More

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