News
Cross Country Student Athlete Special
LULULEMON AT THE RUNNING DEPOT
Exciting News!
We are now an Official Lululemon Authorized Retailer. Discover the latest must-have Lululemon gear — available now in-store. Come see what everyone’s raving about!
Dirt Circus Chicago 2025 | Crystal Lake
Attention all Chicago area trail lovers! Dirt Circus is rolling into town with The Running Depot in Crystal Lake!
September 13, 2025 | FREE Event
The Running Depot | Crystal Lake, IL
All paces group run
Good vibes and lots of time for connecting with local Race Directors – learning about new races, your favorite brands, and friends!
Giveaways + a raffle packed with prizes like race entries, gear, and more!
Follow @dirtcircus + @ultrasignup for updates and join the Dirt Circus community on Facebook!
Memorial Day Hours
Train to Finish a 5K!
Saturday, March 22 – Sunday, May 4, 2025
Our 5K Training Group is now forming! All abilities welcome…make new friends and let us help you cross a 5K finish line. Wednesday, 3/19 is an information meeting where you’ll meet your coach, Shawn Tegtmeier, and get all your questions answered. Click here to complete a registration form.
BAm (Be Amazed) training is a beginner program that will support you on your path to fitness through a guided walk/run interval program that progresses over 6 weeks—even if you don’t like to run! BAm is open to all ages of adults, fitness levels, and abilities!
What to Expect:
- 6-week, run/walk training program
Now… In-person or Virtual - Twice weekly coached runs:
Wednesdays – 6:00pm / Saturdays – 7:30am - Training shirts & participant medals
- Weekly motivational emails
- Weekly clinics on stretching, strength
training, pilates, nutrition/hydration… - Program cost: $120 (Race entry not included)
- Venmo:@BAmwithShawn
- Zelle: 815-790-9191
- Checks payable: “BAm with Shawn”
Q&A Kick-Off Meeting!
Wednesday, March 19th @ 7pm
The Running Depot
30-H N. Williams Street
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Your Goal Race
- Goal Race: Bob Blazier Run for the Arts
- Date/Time: Sunday, May 4, 2025
- Location: Raue Center for the Arts – Crystal Lake, IL
New Year’s Hours
HOLIDAY HOURS
Brooks Ugly Sweater Fun Run
Let’s Kick off the Holiday season with a Ugly Christmas sweater Fun Run! Brooks will be joining us and showing off some of their new products. We hope to see you there!
When:
Saturday, December 14th @ 7:15am
Where:
The Running Depot
30-H North Williams St.
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
HOKA DEMO RUN
Grace from Hoka will be joining us for our Saturday morning fun run/walk. She’ll have the Skyflow and Arahi demo shoes to try before you buy!
- All abilities welcome
- Please arrive early for best selection
- Runners/walkers leave the store promptly at 7:30am
- Refreshments served afterwards
When:
Saturday, November 2, 2024 @ 7:15am
Where:
The Running Depot
30-H North Williams St.
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Train to Finish a 5K!
Saturday, October 19 – Sunday, December 1, 2024
Our 5K Training Group is now forming! All abilities welcome…make new friends and let us help you cross a 5K finish line. Wednesday, 10/16 is an information meeting where you’ll meet your coach, Shawn Tegtmeier, and get all your questions answered. Click here to complete a registration form.
BAm (Be Amazed) training is a beginner program that will support you on your path to fitness through a guided walk/run interval program that progresses over 6 weeks—even if you don’t like to run! BAm is open to all ages of adults, fitness levels, and abilities!
What to Expect:
- 6-week, run/walk training program
Now… In-person or Virtual - Twice weekly coached runs:
Wednesdays – 6:00pm / Saturdays – 7:30am - Training shirts & participant medals
- Weekly motivational emails
- Weekly clinics on stretching, strength
training, pilates, nutrition/hydration… - Program cost: $120 (Race entry not included)
- Venmo:@BAmwithShawn
- Zelle: 815-790-9191
- Checks payable: “BAm with Shawn”
Q&A Kick-Off Meeting!
Wednesday, October 16th @ 7pm
The Running Depot
30-H N. Williams Street
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Your Goal Race
- Goal Race: McHenry County Santa Run for Kids
- Date/Time: Sunday, December 1, 2024
- Location: Raue Center for the Arts – Crystal Lake, IL
Subscribe to Our Mailing List
By submitting this form, you are consenting to receive marketing emails from the Running Depot. You can revoke your consent to receive emails at any time by using the SafeUnsubscribe® link found at the bottom of every email. Emails are serviced by Constant Contact.