Are you passionate about both running and reading? Join Grit Endurance’s “Zone 2 Book Crew,” where we blend the thrill of endurance sports with the joy of literature! Each month, we’ll choose a captivating book that inspires and motivates athletes like you. At the end of the month, lace up your shoes for an easy-paced, zone 2, group run, where we’ll share insights, discuss themes, and connect with fellow runners over the pages we’ve explored.

Come join us for a fun and laid back group ride where we tour three of Chicago’s breweries. The ride starts at 11am at Ohio Street Beach, and will have stops at Eris Bewery and Cider House, Lake Effect Brewing, and Pilot Project! The total estimated riding distance is approximately 16 miles. All levels of cyclist are welcome, or just join us at the breweries! Note you must have a helmet if biking!

Join us for this awesome race in beautiful Northern California!

Come out and join the GE crew for our watch party on course! We will have the tent up near Morgan Street Cafe at the corner of Morgan and Adams, where you can see runners pass by twice at about mile 14 and 17. The lead runners are expected around 8:30am. GE will provide donuts and coffee starting at 8am!

Our October group fun run is taking us to the lakefront trail! We will meet at Dorothy’s Bakery (2318 N. Clark St.) at 9am, then run on the lakefront for about an hour, returning back to the restaurant for breakfast and coffee around 10:00! If you want to run more, feel free to knock out some miles ahead of time!

Are you passionate about both running and reading? Join Grit Endurance’s “Zone 2 Book Crew,” where we blend the thrill of endurance sports with the joy of literature! Each month, we’ll choose a captivating book that inspires and motivates athletes like you. At the end of the month, lace up your shoes for an easy-paced, zone 2, group run, where we’ll share insights, discuss themes, and connect with fellow runners over the pages we’ve explored.

Join us for our September group ride! We’re going to do a chill ride from Chicago South to the Hammond Marina and back, ending back at the Boats Drink Bar & Grill near Solider Field for some food and drinks! The ride will start at 8am at the Boats Drink Bar (600 E. Waldron). The route will be 30 total miles, and here is the Garmin course map: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/397506478.

Our September group fun run is taking us to the lakefront trail! We will meet at Cupitol (455 E. Illinois) at 9am, then run on the lakefront for about an hour, returning back to the restaurant for breakfast and coffee around 10:00! If you want to run more, feel free to knock out some miles ahead of time!

Join us for this awesome race in beautiful northern Michigan, the views and experience will not disappoint!

Come race this amazing event or get inspired as part of the GE cheer crew!

Are you passionate about both running and reading? Join Grit Endurance’s “Zone 2 Book Crew,” where we blend the thrill of endurance sports with the joy of literature! Each month, we’ll choose a captivating book that inspires and motivates athletes like you. At the end of the month, lace up your shoes for an easy-paced, zone 2, group run, where we’ll share insights, discuss themes, and connect with fellow runners over the pages we’ve explored.

Come race with us or root on the team at the world’s largest triathlon! We will likely have over 40 GE athletes racing, so it’s going to be a whole lot of fun!

Join us for some epic professional racing on Chicago’s lakefront! We will be spectating together as a team. The women’s race starts at 2pm and the men start at 3:20!

Come race with us or root on the team at the world’s largest triathlon! We will likely have over 40 GE athletes racing, so it’s going to be a whole lot of fun!

Join us for this barbecue where we say THANK YOU for being a part of Grit Endurance. Friends and family are welcome! Food and beverages will be provided by Grit Endurance! Location is 453 N. May St.

oin us for our August group ride! The meetup location for this ride will be Alter Brewing in downtown Saint Charles! All levels are welcome, and there will be 3 pace groups: 14-16 mph, 17-19 mph and 20+ mph. The full ride route and course map will be provided as we get closer. After the ride, we can hang out for some lunch and brews! All riders must be a GE team member and have signed a waiver prior to attending. Please arrive 15-20 minutes before 8:00 to get ready, as we will leave promptly at 8am! Reach out to Jim@grit-endurance.com for more info!

Our August group fun run is taking us to the 606 trail! We will meet at The Goddess and Grocer (1649 N. Damen) at 9am, then run on the 606 for about an hour, returning back to the restaurant for breakfast and coffee around 10:00! If you want to run more, feel free to knock out some miles ahead of time!

Come join us for this fun event in the Western Suburbs! This is a great race for beginners as well as experienced athletes!

Gain some valuable triathlon race experience with this beginner friendly event! We will be doing an “informal” sprint distance triathlon along the Chicago lakefront! The race will consist of an 800-meter swim, a 15-mile bike, and a 5K run!

Are you passionate about both running and reading? Join Grit Endurance’s “Zone 2 Book Crew,” where we blend the thrill of endurance sports with the joy of literature! Each month, we’ll choose a captivating book that inspires and motivates athletes like you. At the end of the month, lace up your shoes for an easy-paced, zone 2, group run, where we’ll share insights, discuss themes, and connect with fellow runners over the pages we’ve explored.

Whether you are training for a fall ironman or 70.3, or just want a serious challenge, join us for this group training ride on the beautiful and hilly IM Wisconsin course!

Join us for our July group ride! The meetup location for this ride will be Hardware Sustainable Gastropub & Brewery in Aurora! All levels are welcome, and there will be 3 pace groups: 14-16 mph, 17-19 mph and 20+ mph. The full ride route is 49 miles, but anyone riding less distance can turn around at any point. Here is the Garmin course route, please download it ahead of time if possilbe. After the ride, we can hang out for some lunch and brews! All riders must be a GE team member and have signed a waiver prior to attending. Please arrive 15-20 minutes before 8:00 to get ready, as we will leave promptly at 8am! Reach out to Jim@grit-endurance.com for more info!

Our July Group Run will be at Horner Park in Lincoln Square, and we have a special mobility & strength session that will be led by Erin Short with Ignite Physical Therpay afterwards!

Are you passionate about both running and reading? Join Grit Endurance’s “Zone 2 Book Crew,” where we blend the thrill of endurance sports with the joy of literature! Each month, we’ll choose a captivating book that inspires and motivates athletes like you. At the end of the month, lace up your shoes for an easy-paced, zone 2, group run, where we’ll share insights, discuss themes, and connect with fellow runners over the pages we’ve explored.

Come join us for this brand new race that is only a 90-minute drive from downtown Chicago! This is going to be a massive team event in 2025 with likely over 20 team members participating, so don’t miss out!

Join us for our June group ride! This will be a special 70.3 Rockford taper ride. We will begin and finish at Spoke & Bird (205 E. 18th St.), and we’ll ride South to Calumet Park. The total route is 27.5 miles, but mileage can be added on the lakefront path before or after!

Our June Group Run location is taking us to Lincoln Park! We will meet outside Hotel Linoln (1816 N. Clark St.) at 9am, then run for about an hour on the lakefront trail, returning back to the Green City Farmer’s Market for food and coffee after! If you want to run more, feel free to knock out some miles ahead of time!

The Bank of America Chicago 13.1 offers runners a unique experience, bringing a world-class half marathon to the neighborhoods of Chicago’s West Side. The 13.1-mile course weaves through the historic parks and boulevards of the West Side, starting and finishing in Garfield Park with scenic loops through Humboldt and Douglass Parks.