BLOG: Celebrate the Run with Fleet Feet Chicago During Marathon Week

Marathon season is here, and we're inviting you to Celebrate the Run with us all week long at our popup space at 150 W Roosevelt. This is going to be the home for all things marathon centered from pre-race shakeouts to post-race recovery. 

We are partnering with rabbit, OOFOS, and Therabody to create a one-of-a-kind experience where you can get race day ready with Therabody’s RecoveryAir boots, experience firsthand the feel of OOFOS recovery slides, and shop exclusive collections from rabbit, including pick-and-print with your favorite Chicago design to print on a rabbit shirt.

The popup shop will be open as follows:

Wednesday, October 5th: 2 pm - 7 pm - Preview and Fleet Feet Running Club Womens Run at 6PM 
Thursday, October 6th: 11 am - 7 pm
Friday, October 7th: 11 am - 7 pm
Saturday, October 8th: 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday, October 9th: 11 am - 5 pm
Monday, October 10th: 9 am - 7 pm

We have a stacked lineup of events including appearances from Olympian Kara Goucher, Frank Lara, Alison Désir, and Olympian Emily Sisson.

 Read on to learn more details about each event and to sign up!

Altra Via Olympus Launch with Kara Goucher & Frank Lara 
October 6th at 6 pm —  Popup at 150 W Roosevelt 

Kick off your marathon weekend early with American Long Distance Olympian Kara Goucher, Altra athlete Frank Lara, and an exclusive look at Altra’s newest drop of the Via Olympus.; On October 6th at 6 pm, join us at Fleet Feet South Loop for the opportunity to demo the new Altra Via and for a meet and greet with Kara and Frank. 

Register here.

Meaning Thru Movement Tour w/ Alison Desir 
October 7th at 6 pm —  Fleet Feet South Loop

Alison Desir is bringing her Meaning Thru Movement tour to Chicago Fleet Feet South Loop on October 7th at 6 pm. This evening event is an event series presented by Brooks, with a conversation focused on mental health and well-being brought into the running and fitness space. Alison will be accompanied by Ian Gonzalez of Last Lap Corner Store, and Kevin Hanson of Hanson’s Running Shop and Hansons-Brooks Distance Project. Runners of all paces are welcome to join for a 5K run before the panel, or feel free to come after the run to listen in on the panel and enjoy refreshments! 

Register here.

Saturday Shakeout with rabbit & OOFOS
October 8th at 8:30 am —  Popup at 150 W Roosevelt 

 Stretch out those legs after a big training block and run along the lakeshore path with rabbit and OOFOS. The run will be approximately 3 miles, followed by post-run yoga. Afterward, join us back at the popup space to try on OOFOS recovery slides and shop the official CHICAGOrabbit kit, as well as pick your favorite design to print on a rabbit tee shirt.

Register here.

Post-race recovery with Emily Sisson
October 9th at 5 pm —  Popup at 150 W Roosevelt

26.2 miles call for some much-deserved recovery, and we are here to help assist you with your recovery so you can kick-start training for the next race your legs are itching to run. Join us for post-race recovery and a meet & greet with UCAN athlete Emily Sisson. Emily knows recovery well with her many accolades including her most recent American record of 1:07:11 in the half marathon this past May at the 500 Festival Mini-Marathon in Indianapolis. Join Emily as she shares her favorite UCAN recovery products and her go-to drink for replenishment after her hard efforts. 

Register here.

Celebration Monday 
October 10th at 9 am — Popup at 150 W Roosevelt

Continue your celebration and take Recovery Monday to another level with complimentary medal engraving, slide into some OOFOS recovery footwear, and pamper yourself with Therabody RecoveryAir Boots and massage tools. You'll have access to shop the official Nike Bank of America Chicago Marathon Finisher gear, enjoy refreshments and take part in recovery yoga presented by rabbit and OOFOS. 

*An additional Medal Engraving day will be available on Saturday, October 15 at Fleet Feet Old Town 10AM-4PM.