(Runners below listed by team year(s), alphabetical by last name.)
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2023 Racing Team information and Criteria Update
While race times are not the only determining factor to be a part of the racing team, please see below for our current qualifying times:
Men up to 40: sub 1:20 half marathon / sub 2:52 marathon
Men 40+: sub 1:26 half marathon / sub 3:05 marathon
Women up to 40: sub 1:32 half marathon / sub 3:21 marathon
Women 40+: sub 1:36 half marathon / sub 3:31 marathon
The racing team is for established members of the 3RUN2 community overall. Please feel free to get in touch with team captains- Ryan Duffy and or Kim Maves if you are interested in learning more.
We will consider runners who achieve the above times on an ongoing basis. Runners that qualify for the 2023 team prior to the date of Chicago 13.1 will need to run a qualifying time for the 2024 team.
*We are aware that our half marathon standards are relatively faster than our marathon standards. This is not by coincidence but simply because we identify ourselves primarily as a marathon crew and runners have more opportunities to run a competitive half marathon during a calendar year.
Racing Team Goals
Compete in Chicagoland races
Represent 3RUN2 in a positive manner during group runs, races and related activities
Inspire non-team members to improve and make the team
Racing team members are encouraged to run:
BoA Shamrock Shuffle
BoA Chicago 13.1
BoA Chicago Marathon
Requirements and Expectations
Attend 3RUN2 group runs on a regular basis
Invite and encourage runners to join the 3RUN2 community
Show support for all runners within the 3RUN2 community
Organize and lead group runs or workouts when applicable
Target a marathon or half marathon goal for following year that is faster than the racing team time qualifier
Train and race throughout the year (breaks between training cycles are obviously acceptable)
Participate in either track, tempo or long runs with other racing team members and hopefuls during training leading up to goal races
Race in the racing kit, no exceptions
Race several times during the season
Race on the 3RUN2 Shamrock Shuffle team