[JustPiper]

found this for Sunday here in Chgo. Big event:

The LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon
October 9, 2005 - Grant Park - Downtown Chicago Illinois

People of all ages converge on Grant Park to watch and participate in this world-class Marathon Event. Recognized as one of the fastest races in the World, the 26.2-Mile course starts and finishes in Grant Park on Columbus Drive near Buckingham Fountain.

Additional Chicago Marathon events include a 5K Race... International Fun Run & Wheelchair Races throughout the Columbus Day Weekend.

Wheelchair Races begin at 7:25 AM and the Chicago Marathon starts at 7:30 AM.
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Marathons in US for October:
http://www.marathonguide.com/races/races.cfm

Of cities mentioned, for October:

LV:

http://www.lasvegasoktoberfest.com/lasvegasoctoberfest/index.htm

For DC:
http://dc.about.com/od/specialevents/a/OctoberEvents.htm

NYC:
http://www.iloveny.com/search/search_results.asp?searchType=Events&currentPosition=1&recordsToReturn=10&types=Art+Exhibits%2FShows&types=Expositions&types=Fairs%2FFestivals&types=Octoberfests&types=Religious&types=Sports&types=Other+Events&startDateMonth=10&startDateDay=01&startDateYear=2005&endDateMonth=10&endDateDay=31&endDateYear=2005&rgion=New+York+City&keywords=&sort=REGION

http://www.iloveny.com/search/events_index.asp

[Cindy]

October is a good cool month for running.
THANKS for the event info JP.