Mikkeller Running Club Chicago

04/27/2026

It's baaaaack! The Malort 5k. Register NOW to reserve your spot. It tends to sell out every year.

https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/section8/malort-5k-26

Event Details:

The Malort 5K is back again! To celebrate the wonderful mix of running, drinking, and Chicago soccer, the race will commence with a shot of Malort and before you can cross the finish line, you get to down a second shot of Malort! For $65, Each runner will have two shots of Malort, a finishing beer, a finishing medal, and a commemorative technical t-shirt to show off your drinking skills to your friends. The race will start at 9AM so wake up on July 18th and get ready to run for Malort!

The first place winner will earn one bottle of Malort and our last place finisher will earn two bottles of Malort! Our course will be on Talman, Addison, California, Irving Park, and Campbell. Sticking to the sidewalks, this will be an out and back, easy course.

Proceeds from this event will support the Fire for Food drive benefiting the Chicago Food Depository.

Our partnership with Endeavor Health Fire Pitch and Heineken 2nd Star Tavern continues with our start and finish lines on the fields at the pitch. After the race, any runners will recieve a 10% discount from their tab at Heineken 2nd Star Tavern so plan to stick around! Packet pickup will be Friday, July 17th from 5-8PM at Heineken 2nd Star Tavern. The race will not be officially timed.

The Malort 5K is back again! To celebrate the wonderful mix of running, drinking, and Chicago soccer, the race will commence with a shot of Malort and before you can cross the finish line, you get to down a second shot of Malort! For $65, Each runner will have two shots of Malort, a finishing beer,

04/16/2026

Come out on Saturday afternoon and join us at Hop Butcher with Alemax, Fleet Feet, and Nike Chicago for a fun run, shoe demos, DJ, beer, and good vibes. The event runs from 3-5pm.

Hope to see you there!

Cheers!

04/02/2026

Throwback to this year's Shamrock Shuffle. The weather was less than desirable but we were still able to show up and show out. Congratulations to everyone who ran and a big thanks to our cheer crew! I really needed that Malort towards the end.

Hope to see you all on Saturday for our first Saturday run! Link in bio!

04/02/2026

We're still basking in the afterglow awesomeness that was the Shamrock Shuffle. Sure, it was cold and windy but we celebrated with amazing beer and even better people.

Come join us for our monthly first Saturday run on April 4th. We'll meet at 11:15 am . There will be some quick announcements and shout outs. All running abilities and paces are invited to join us. Everyone is welcome! Link in bio.

Cheers!

03/08/2026

Yet another fantastic first Saturday run. The weather was drizzly and warm. Fake spring number two! We celebrated Co-Captain birthday with cupcakes, shots, and beers. Always grateful to for hosting us.

Our next meet up is the famous Shamrock Shuffle! We'll meet for a group photo before the race (details to come) and then celebrate everyone's accomplishments with a beer share at the north side of Buckingham Fountain. Bring some beer to share with the group. It's always a fun and slightly obnoxious time. Stay tuned for the official event to be posted this week.

Cheers!!

03/05/2026

Hello there! Here's a message from our fellow MRCer, Nick. Please take the few minutes to read it. Cheers!

"Shout out to all the amazing people that have helped me raise the minimum fundraising for Gilda's Club Chicago!! You are all amazing!

If we haven’t spoke yet at Run Club, My name is Nick Schwartz and I am running the Chicago Marathon with Team Gilda this year!

I am hoping to exceed my goal and I’m hoping you can help me!

I will be running the Shamrock Shuffle in a few short weeks and the highest donation between now and March 13th will get to pick an outfit from the three photos attached. They will all definitely standout against a sea of green runners.

First is the Tutu get up from Ace Ventura.

Second is the pink bunny costume from A Christmas Story

Third is a Bright yellow Banana costume.

https://give.gildasclubchicago.org/participants/535582-nicholas-schwartz

Thanks again and I’ll see y’all out on the road!

As a thank you you for your winning donation you will get a green bottle of Malort!!!

When you run with Team Gilda, every mile you log and every dollar you raise helps ensure that no one faces cancer alone.Your support fuels 300+ programs each month—from support groups and one-on-one counseling to art and pet therapies, comedy writing workshops, sound meditation, fitness classes, e...

02/13/2026

What an amazing 11th Anniversary celebration! We were so happy to celebrate with our regulars and welcome a bunch of new faces! Here is to another 11 years!

I feel so honored to be one of the captains of this amazing group of people. We've welcomed runners throughout our existence from all over the world.

Thank you to for being an outstanding clubhouse. We love you to the moon and back.

MERCH: Last chance to guarantee your size for our custom designed singlet from . Order form in our profile.

Cheers!

02/10/2026

***Discount Code for the Ravenswood 5k***

Ravenswood Run presented by Fleet Feet x Altra - 30 Years of Running Love

🗓️ Race Date: Sunday, April 26
🗓️ Sale Dates: Now through February 15th, 11:59PM
💖 Promo code: VALENTINE at checkout to save 14% off!

https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Chicago/RavenswoodRun?raceRefCode=ekSKwEvw

02/04/2026

****NEW MERCH ALERT****

We've been working with rabbit (https://www.runinrabbit.com/) to design a custom running tank for our club. If you would like a shirt, please fill out the Google form below. We'd like to place the order in a week so we can have these killer tanks to wear for the summer! To guarantee a shirt in your size, please complete the form by Feb. 14th, 10pm.

$55 per tank
https://forms.gle/F4s89VnD9zKCbB5CA

Shipping is available for those who are not local!

Cheers!

01/02/2026

Happy New Year to everyone! Come join us tomorrow for our first run of 2026.

https://www.facebook.com/share/1G5KfRByhN/

We'll meet at the at 11:15am, have a few announcements, and then run a 5k at whatever pace is comfortable for you.

Hope to see you there!

05/05/2025

Another great Saturday in the books! Thank you to everyone who showed up. A big shout out to for hosting us. We couldn't ask for a better clubhouse.

Our next run will be on May 29th at . We'll meet at 6:30om and head out for a 5k run. Event page to come soon on the Facebooks.

Cheers!