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About
History
Venados Running Club was founded in 1981 by Pablo & friends in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago. The club was founded as a way to connect like-minded neighborhood runners to share miles & maybe a few beers. At the time, the only other SouthSide run club was Rainbow Runners as Pablo recalls.
The club ran strong into the late 90s & in the early 2000s, Enrique & his Dad, Pops (OG Venado), took over the club. Together, they continued to welcome runners of all ages and backgrounds who enjoy the sport of running in the neighborhood. Over the years, Margaret, Enrique, & Pops organized weekly community runs, cheer zones, shakeout runs/events, & more. In 2017, Margaret founded the kids run club branch of Venados.
Meet the Captains
In 2022, the torch of run club captain was passed down to Lucy & Ruby, who had been a part of the Venados community since 2012. To Lucy & Ruby, being a part of Venados means being a part of a legacy that has inspired runners and community members for generations. Combined, Lucy & Ruby have completed 30+ marathons and triathlons.
Group Runs
Venados Running Club meets all year & each season. Join us every Wednesday at 7:00 pm for weekly community runs at Monochrome Brewery (2102 S Carpenter St, Chicago, IL 60608 ). Run options are 3 or 5 miles, all paces & people are welcome.
Follow us on Strava & IG to stay up to date on Saturday long runs and group races (cheering or running) @venadosrunning
Mission & Values
On the run since 81', our mission is to continue the legacy we began; to run together, take up space in the sport of running, and represent our community with pride. We are committed to visibility and to creating a space where everyone feels seen, safe, and welcome. When you run with Venados, you’re family, and we treat each other that way.