Nigel Holmes holds a sign to cheer on runners during the Hidden Gem Half Marathon in Flossmoor. (Nuha Abdessalam/H-F Chronicle)
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Hidden Gem 2025: Ballantrae neighborhood makes runners feel like family

The Hidden Gem Half Marathon returned Saturday, Sept. 6 for its sixth year, once again turning Flossmoor’s neighborhoods into a stage for runners and a celebration of community.

Named Best Race in 2022 and 2023 by the Chicago Area Runners Association, the event is known not only for its scenic course but also for the residents and volunteers whose energy and support along the route give it its character.

  • Nigel and Qadree Holmes hold signs and toss glitter as runners pass during the Hidden Gem Half Marathon in Flossmoor. (Nuha Abdessalam/H-F Chronicle)
    Nigel and Qadree Holmes hold signs…
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