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Tortugas Run Club

Chicago , United States// Running

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~60 MembersEst. 20211 Weekly Runs

Established

March 2021

Members

~60

Who We Are

Tortugas Run Club was founded in March 2021 by David, who created a running community where slower-paced runners finally feel welcome. The name honors a family photo of his mother and her sisters racing as "Las Tortugas." Now around 60 members strong, the crew gathers on Chicago's Lower West Side under captains Kristin, Chris, JLuis, and Chino. Their philosophy is clear: the back of the pack is a valid place to run from, and pace is never a measure of belonging. Every runner receives the same energy, and no one gets left behind. Every Sunday at 10:00am, Tortugas Run Club meets at Harrison Park for their weekly group run, a tradition that feels exactly right for this tight-knit, genuinely inclusive crew.

Crew Story

Tortugas Run Club Making Space for the Back of the Pack in Chicago

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Weekly Pattern

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Weekly Runs

Schedules are provided by crews and may change without notice. We can't guarantee accuracy — please contact the crew before your first run.

Group Run

Sunday

10:00

Harrison Park

Where We Meet

Meeting point for weekly runs.

Map showing meeting points for Tortugas Run Club

Connect with Tortugas Run Club

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Crew Story

Tortugas Run Club Making Space for the Back of the Pack in Chicago

Tortugas Run Club was founded in March 2021 by David, who created a running community where slower-paced runners finally feel welcome. The name honors a family photo of his mother and her sisters racing as "Las Tortugas." Now around 60 members strong, the crew gathers on Chicago's Lower West Side under captains Kristin, Chris, JLuis, and Chino. Their philosophy is clear: the back of the pack is a valid place to run from, and pace is never a measure of belonging. Every runner receives the same energy, and no one gets left behind. Every Sunday at 10:00am, Tortugas Run Club meets at Harrison Park for their weekly group run, a tradition that feels exactly right for this tight-knit, genuinely inclusive crew.