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City Running Tours-Chicago

Chicago, IL 60604
630-702-9364
Ranked #2 of 84 tours in Chicago
5.0 of 5 stars 96 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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Las Vegas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Thai was a great way to get out and see Chicago in a whole new way. It is a tour, but you still work up a bit of a sweat. Don't let that put you off, there are plenty of stops where Marlin talks about a topic. It was truly an awesome experience. We had three days in Chicago and... More

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Davenpo
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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.

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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!

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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 via mobile

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

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2012 via mobile
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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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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

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