Skokie SwiFters Run/Walk Club

Skokie Swifters is a running and walking club for everyone from beginners to experienced distance runners. Whether you want to get moving outside, are looking to make some new friends, or need a little motivation while you train for an upcoming race, you'll find a welcome community in the Swifters. Read more about our mission.

Check out the calendar page for details about our weekly Tuesday Trails and Saturday Scamper meetups and special events. And check out the race log to see what other Swifters are running, and if you feel inspired, sign up for a race and let us know!

Upcoming Events

The Swifters and Vuori Old Orchard are teaming up on October 24 for a 2 mile walk/run for the Vuori charity to support clean water. Vuori will donate $35,000 to support clean water.

Also join their Strava Challenge and track your run, walk, or ridethis month to help Vuiori meet their goal of 2.5 million miles moved. If the goal is reached, Vuori will be donating $35,000 to support charity: water.

Run/walk begins at 6pm; shopping 7-8:00pm.

Vote! And then come hang with us! And for those interested in supporting a great cause - the Michael J. Fox Foundation - you can join the Exercise Your Right to Vote virtual run! Register for only $18 to get your official bib and medal, then run/walk your distance with us at Swifters that night. Two great democratic exercises, one big night!

We are having another book exchange!

Tuesday, November 12

Bring books of all types for all ages and take some new books home! Drop off books before you go out for your run or walk and then shop for new books when you get back.

This year’s 6th and final Swifter Season Stop is our favorite local turkey trot, the 48th Annual Lincolnwood Turkey Trot 5k and 10k!

Registration is open and prices go up October 4th, so don't hesitate! We'll see you there!

THE FIFTH ANNUAL END OF THE DUMPSTER FIRE YEAR/SO LONG 2024 20-ISH MILER

Our annual year-end tradition is back for a 5th year! And this year, it's on a Tuesday! Instead of our usual Tuesday Trails, come experience this Swifty wrap-up.

On Tuesday, December 31, Captain Swifter & Co will be running the entirety of the North Branch Trail of the Cook County Forest Preserves system--20.3 miles in total! Many folks will be hopping on the trail for a few miles along the way, and others will be coming to cheer and spectate. Whatever your involvement, check out all the details and please let us know if you'd like to come on out!

This is an altogether run - meaning it's not a race and it's not meant to be fast. This is a let's-enjoy-each-other's-company-and-be-grateful-that-we-GET-to-run run. Full details here.

Stay Swifty, Stay You Run Coaching

Running a race and want some guidance? Have goals but have trouble sticking to them? Think having a run coach is only for the elites? Think again! Stay Swifty, Stay You Run Coaching by Sabrina and John is here to help you reach your potential as a runner! Check out the Coaching section of our website to learn more.

Stay Swifty with our monthly newsletter