Save the Date! Valiant PT Community Run

Sunday, September 13th, 2026 –
Valiant PT 5K / 10K / Half Marathon
One of the best ways to stay motivated through the summer is to have a goal on the calendar.

And in Chicagoland, summer is PRIME training season.

The problem is that a lot of races today come with extra hassle. Expensive registration fees, crowded corrals, packet pickup, parking headaches, early wake ups, and packed courses.

So this fall, we want to do something different.

On Sunday, September 13th, Valiant PT will be hosting our first community focused 5K / 10K / Half Marathon event.

No giant production. No race day chaos. Just a simple, fun event that gives runners a goal to train for throughout the summer.
Valiant PT Community 5K / 10K / Half Marathon on Sunday, September 13th, 2026

Save the date!
The plan is to meet on the lakefront (currently thinking Lee Street Beach) and have runners choose between a 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon route.

Some people will go for PRs. Others will run with friends. Some may even treat it as a long supported training run. Family and kids welcome. There might also be a grill out or food at the end to enjoy.

Timing will be done using your own watch or phone, and the event will not be USATF certified.
The goal is simple:

Create a low stress, community driven event that inspires consistent summer training and brings local runners together.
This is just the first announcement, more details to come soon.

But for now, save the date:
Sunday, September 13th, 2026

And if this sounds like something you’d be interested in, reply to this email and let me know!

Your best is yet to come!

Dr. Michael

Valiant Physical Therapy
Evanston, Illinois
Physical therapy for Runners | Sports Rehab