Running coaching
Want more than faster times? Whether it's your first 5k or your fourth 100-miler, we'll work on your body, your mind, and the stories that either fuel you or hold you back.
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Curious Ultrarunners Secret Society – Chicago trail races and running coaching
Welcome to C.U.S.S. Running, home of chicago trail races where we take running just serious enough.
Running hurts and life is bizarre so why not usher in laughter. C.U.S.S. Running exists to bring a sense of whimsy, fun, and passion to running.
Chicago Trail Races & Running Coaching
races
Local races where you can show up as yourself. No pressure, just good vibes and fellow runners who get it.
Merch
Gear that celebrates your authentic running self. From our OG designs to new swag monthly, get your fit.
Challenges
Challenges that inject play back into your running. Because training should be fun, not just fast.
Official blog
Content that keeps it real about running. Honest conversations about running with FREE coaching tips.
Policies
Transparent terms, privacy protection, and the legal stuff. Don't like our policies, don't run our races.
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Races
C.U.S.S. races are supportive, fun, and not very serious, at all. Every pace is welcome to hit the trails and pathways to enjoy a well marked course, and some friendly miles.
Coaching
Whether you are postpartum, new to running, old to running, training for a physical running test, or want to PR your next race – We’ll get you there.
Why C.u.s.s Running
Run as you are - everyone fits in here.
Hi, I’m Ally, avid runner and founder of C.U.S.S. Running & Running Coach. I see running as fun and silly and I wanted to share that on a grander scale. After 8 years of operation, we are a thriving community of runners who are all willing to look at life with a smile even when it hurts.
- Our Chicago trail races are fun, go as fast as you want when you want and as slow as you want when you want. Each race is small to ensure everyone gets a chance to blow bubbles.
- As a certified running coach and runner, I pride myself in helping clients reach their goals with laughter along the way. In-person coaching and virtual coaching are available.
Chicago Races
Custom coaching
Everyone belongs in trail and ultra running
Curious Ultrarunner’s Secret Society fully believes that everyone belongs in the Chicago trail and ultra running space, and all running spaces. Our policies are meant to reflect that and are ever revolving to ensure that everyone feels that they belong at our events, everyone except racist, homophobic, transphobic, sexist individuals.
BIPOC athletes
Athletes with disabilities
Walking athletes
Female athletes
New runners
Non-binary athletes
Aging athletes
LGBTQIA2S+ athletes
You. Yeah, You!