Matt Johnson is the band director at James Hart School in Homewood, but he’s also an avid runner who got his chance to run the 2022 Boston Marathon April 18. ‘It’s definitely a lifetime achievement and accomplishment. I’ve been trying to get in it for years, so it was fun[Read More…]
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Hidden Gem Half Marathon sets Sept. 11 as return date, but organizers playing it safe
Runners head out from the starting line in the first Hidden Gem Half Marathon on Sept. 7, 2019. The race was canceled in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but a date has been set for 2021 in hopes the event can resume. (Chronicle file photo) The Hidden Gem Half[Read More…]
Hidden Gem race achieves CARA circuit status in 2nd year
Runners begin the first Hidden Gem Half Marathon in Flossmoor on Sept. 7, 2019, going west on Flossmoor Road. About 600 runners took part in the inaugural run. (Chronicle file photo) Registration officially opened Jan. 12 for the 2020 Hidden Gem Half Marathon in Flossmoor — eight months to the day[Read More…]
Many Flossmoor streets will be closed during Hidden Gem race on Saturday
Holding the Hidden Gem 13.1 mile race in Flossmoor on Saturday, Sept. 7, will require road closures to ensure the safety of runners.
Local runners club eager to compete in Hidden Gem
When organizers announced the Hidden Gem Half Marathon in Flossmoor, local runners leaped at the chance. Kaila Konecki, a regular runner with the HF Community Running Club, said she was excited when she heard the news. “I was actually like the fifth person to register. I was all over it,” she[Read More…]
Flossmoor’s ‘hidden gems’ given chance to shine for Sept. 7 race
Flossmoor will have a number of “hidden gems” to show off on Saturday, Sept. 7, when more than 650 people from 14 states are expected to arrive for the inaugural Hidden Gem Half Marathon. Tom Dobrez, one of the lead organizers of the Hidden Gem Half Marathon, ticks off[Read More…]
Half marathon to lead runners through Flossmoor
One of Flossmoor’s busiest days of the year is about to get busier. The nonprofit Flossmoor’s Future is planning a Hidden Gem Half Marathon”that will lead runners through the village’s different neighborhoods on the morning of this year’s Flossmoor Fest.
Parker Junior High runners end season strong
Parker Junior High runners competed in the final meet of the season. Wearing their school colors of blue and gold are, from left, Daija Brown in the white head band, Caroline Schoen is No. 1513, and Haley Trojan is No. 1515. (Provided photos by Scott Schoen) The Parker cross-country boys and girls teams[Read More…]
Lee Bridges takes two individual first place medals at Spain meet
Lee Bridges of Homewood brought home four medals from the World Masters Athletic Championships in Malaga, Spain. He took individual first place medals in the men’s 200-meter and 400-meter, was part of a United States relay team in the 4 X 100 race taking first, and was on a 4 X[Read More…]
Runners, volunteers needed for special recreation 5K
Runners, volunteers needed for special recreation 5K Provided News The South Suburban Special Recreation Association and the Olympia Fields Park District are looking for runners and volunteers for the Saturday, May 19, Sock Hop Hustle 5K. The event will begin at 9 a.m. at Sgt. Means Park in Olympia Fields. The[Read More…]