Come race this amazing event or get inspired as part of the GE cheer crew! We will have the tent up and will be supporting the athletes throughout the day!

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.

Not comfortable with how to change a flat tire? This is a great opportunity to learn how!

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.

Are you ready to give back to the race community?! Join us as volunteers at the 2025 Life Time Chicago Spring Half-Marathon +10K on May 18th! We’ll be out on the Lakefront Trail, volunteering at the 31st Street Aid Station, from 5:30am to 11:30am, supporting runners with water, snacks, and encouragement along the course.

As a volunteer, you’ll receive a Life Time Chicago volunteer shirt, a light meal, snacks, water, and plenty of fun memories with your fellow Grit Endurance teammates. It’s an awesome way to be a part of a sport we love so much while giving back and having a blast!

If you are interested, please sign up here: https://lifetime.givepulse.com/reservation/claim/i/Qxj6yfepcky8cfmwSOfN

Join us for our first monthly group ride of 2025! The meetup location for this ride will be Werk Force Brewing, at 14903 S. Center St., in Plainfield. We will do an out and back route on the rural roads west of Plainfield, so you can do any distance up to 70 miles! There is a gas station at the turnaround point to refuel, 34.5 miles in.

Come hang out and get to know your teammates at our spring social in Oz Park! Feel free to bring some snacks and/or drinks of your choosing!

Our May Group Run location is taking us to Streeterville! We will meet at Cupitol (455 E. Illinois) at 9am, then run for about an hour on the lakefront trail, returning back to the cafe 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 this team volunteering event at Paws Chicago! We will get a presentation/tour, then will start a project (cleaning, sorting donations, etc.), then wrap up by playing with a puppy or kitten!