on April 3, 2017
For the 2016 Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon (CCIM) medal reveal last year, I wrote about how race medals remind a runner of a time and place. This time around, I want to talk about having fun, because.. Read More
on March 12, 2017
From the Desk of Co-Race Director, Jan Seeley No Illini is more famous than Alma Mater, the bronze grand dame whose presence graces the corner of Green & Wright streets. American sculptor and University of Illinois graduate.. Read More
on February 6, 2017
Us runners, we’re a caring sort. Each year, thousands of us raise millions for charities in events around the country. For this year’s Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon (CCIM), I’m raising funds for my most favorite cause: the.. Read More
on January 30, 2017
From the Desk of Co-Director Jan Seeley I love capers involving race weekend, especially wedding proposals. For race weekend 2015, our media director Cheryle Turner was in cahoots with two runners planning to surprise their brides-to-be with.. Read More
on January 25, 2017
What started as a single blog entry the day after Joe Seeley entered the University of Chicago Medical Center for treatment in January 2011 ended up spanning 21 months. Joe shares intimate details of his journey with.. Read More
on January 16, 2017
Could you be a FACE OF THE RACE? Our TV partner, WCIA Channel 3, is looking for participants in the 2017 Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon Weekend who have compelling stories. Why are you running our event? For.. Read More
on January 13, 2017
Our friends at Campus Sportswear delivered us the first round of Half & Full Marathon shirts yesterday. The marathon and half marathon shirts designs celebrate new Illini venue Grange Grove, just west of Memorial Stadium. Males and.. Read More
on January 9, 2017
Meeting and corresponding with race entrants is, without question, the best part of my job as co-director. Every one of you has a story, and I never tire of hearing them. One of the highest compliments we’ve.. Read More
on January 2, 2017
I remember the first time I trained for a marathon. I had run a few 5Ks and thought I was ready to tackle 26.2 miles. Who wouldn’t, right? I got up to about 16 miles in my.. Read More
on December 27, 2016
Fifteen local agencies have been named official Charity Running Partners of the 2017 Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon. Via the Charity Running page on the race website, interested race entrants can sign up to create a fundraising.. Read More
