Top 20 Chicago Running Influencers in 2025

1. Kayla Jeter

Bio ✨u can’t be what u can’t see✨athlete @lululemonfounder @100milesofsummermental health coach @onrisecare💌 ****@always-alpha.comInstagram Handle @kaylajeter_Instagram Followers 113.8KType MacroGender FemaleLocation Chicago, Illinois, United States Get Email Contact Are you a creator? Submit your profile to get listed and be discovered by brands in your niche!Submit

2. Janae Thornton

Bio chicago runs, lifts, life & travel ♥↓ let’s lift ↓Instagram Handle @janaethorntonnInstagram Followers 76KType MicroGender FemaleLocation Chicago, Illinois, United States Get Email Contact

3. Ariel Greenstein

Bio ✨ running for fun & 1st marathon🏃‍♀️ 13.1 x 4 — you can too 🫶 |📍chicago🏁 @chidistanceseries ‘25 ambassador💌 ****@arielgreenstein.comInstagram Handle @arielgreenstein_Instagram Followers 13.9KType MicroGender FemaleLocation Chicago, Illinois, United States Get Email Contact

4. Lindsay Phenix

Bio • Run Coach•Model•Ultrarunner••100PR -17:33:51•26.2 PR -3:07:00•Badwater 135 x 2, Leadville 100, HURT 100 & Cruel Jewel 100 finisher 🏔️🔥Instagram Handle @lindsayphenixInstagram Followers 11.3KType MicroGender FemaleLocation Chicago, Illinois, United States Get Email Contact

5. Steven Drew

Bio 🏙 Chicago, IL | Husband | 👟 Runner📝 Contributer for @roadtrailrunInstagram Handle @steve.runs.chicagoInstagram Followers 10.8KType MicroGender MaleLocation Chicago, Illinois, United States Get Email Contact

6. Elena Rouco Chas

Bio 🏆 HYROX ATHLETE & COACH | @pele_performance💥 Hyrox Elite 15 Doubles 2025Athlete @adidas_es @smartfitmx @esncom ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @elen_rcInstagram Followers 11.3KType MicroGender FemaleLocation Chicago, Illinois, United States Get Email Contact

7. Pelayo Menendez Fernandez

Bio HYROX ELITE 15 ATHLETEAthlete @adidas_es @smartfitmx & @esncom.esIronman & Hyrox Coach @pele_performanceInstagram Handle @pelayofelechosaInstagram Followers 10.3KType MicroGender FemaleLocation Chicago, Illinois, United States Get Email Contact

8. Sergio Barbone

Bio Medical Doctor CHICAGO IL📍ISSA Certified Running Coach70.3(5:55)26.2(3:20)13.1(1:30)10k(0:40)Runing 🏃🏽‍♂️Cycling 🚴🏽‍♂️Swimming 🏊🏽‍♂️Instagram Handle @sergiobarboneInstagram Followers 6KType NanoGender MaleLocation Chicago, Illinois, United States Get Email Contact

9. Clark Morin

Bio make today proudM: 2:28 | HM: 1:11 | 5k: 16:25 ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @clark.runsInstagram Followers 4.8KType NanoGender FemaleLocation Chicago, Illinois, United States Get Email Contact

10. Mohamed Abdullahi

Bio Just a kid documenting his college running journey Chicago,IL 📍@depaulxctf “And he found you lost and guided you”🇸🇴✉️:****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @mohamedruns_Instagram Followers 6.1KType NanoGender MaleLocation Chicago, Illinois, United States Get Email Contact

11. Amanda Wagner

Bio Dietitian & coach fueling + inspiring athletes 🏃‍♀️Run coaching up to 26.2 💫 Insurance accepted 🙌🏻Powered by plants 🌱Work with me 👇🏻 ****@amandawagnernutrition.comInstagram Handle @fueling.veggie.athletesInstagram Followers 4.5KType NanoGender FemaleLocation Chicago, Illinois, United States Get Email Contact

12. Stretch Murphy

Bio I help people love running! Simple tips to get moving & stay injury free1900 day 5k run streak…26.2 x 6@eastonrunclub @acroyogala @milesforjusticeInstagram Handle @stretchmurphyInstagram Followers 2.7KType NanoGender FemaleLocation Chicago, Illinois, United States Get Email Contact

13. Ruthie E Maldonado-Delwiche

Bio RRCA Run Coach; @humabeing;@AETimbers; @Nuun; @leagueofgarmin; @zensah, RNNR Crew; Lead-Latinas Run Chicago;#TeamRWB 26.2 x 1313.1 x 7850k x 1Instagram Handle @ruth.delwicheInstagram Followers 1.8KType NanoGender FemaleLocation Chicago, Illinois, United States Get Email Contact

14. Tate Dee

Bio 📍 : Chicago🎓 : RRCA running coach👟 : Latinas Run Chicago ambassador🏔️ : Arcteryx ambassador 🏫 : U of I LLAA alumni board🏃🏻‍♀️ : 10x marathonerInstagram Handle @chimom0207Instagram Followers 1.6KType NanoGender FemaleLocation Chicago, Illinois, United States Get Email Contact

15. Randall Shaw

Bio Motivation through movementRunner ****@me.comInstagram Handle @runlikerandyInstagram Followers 1.5KType NanoGender MaleLocation Chicago, Illinois, United States Get Email Contact

16. Sevil

Bio Ultra runner | Hybrid Athlete Cancer Survivor Next Race: Chicago Marathon 💙Spread Love ♥️Instagram Handle @running_on_heartInstagram Followers 1.4KType NanoGender FemaleLocation Chicago, Illinois, United States Get Email Contact

17. Maggie Wolf

Bio 📍 Chicago🏃‍♀️ Hobby jogger 🤓 Also @maggie.hell.cat ⬇️ Running & Fitness Spreadsheets ****@magmilerunner.comInstagram Handle @magmilerunnerInstagram Followers 4.8KType NanoGender FemaleLocation Chicago, Illinois, United States
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18. Danya Rosen

Bio person who moves 🧗🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️@arcteryxchicago climb & run ambassador@acefitness group x trainer26.2x1 | 13.1x5Instagram Handle @danya125Instagram Followers 977Type NanoGender FemaleLocation Chicago, Illinois, United States Get Email Contact

19. Emma Miller Cvilikas

Bio 📍CHI | Average Runner | Explorer🇺🇸: #EMCrunsUSA (20 down, 30 to go)🔜: TBD 🏃‍♀️: 13.1x23, 26.2x1 ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @run___emcInstagram Followers 1.1KType NanoGender FemaleLocation Chicago, Illinois, United States Get Email Contact