Top 20 Chicago Running Influencers in 2025

1. Kayla Jeter

Bio athlete @lululemonfounder @100milesofsummermental health coach @onrisecaremngmnt @always.alpha LEFT FOOT. RIGHT FOOT. BREATHE.™️ ****@kaylajeter.comInstagram Handle @kaylajeter_Instagram Followers 114.6KType 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 i run, lift, travel, and help others be their best selves 🏋🏻‍♀️↓ let’s lift ↓Instagram Handle @janaethorntonnInstagram Followers 63KType MicroGender FemaleLocation Chicago, Illinois, United States Get Email Contact

3. Ariel Greenstein

Bio ✨ slow running hype gal having fun🏃‍♀️ 13.1 x 3 — you can too 🫶 |📍chicago🏁 @chidistanceseries 2025 ambassador💌 ****@arielgreenstein.comInstagram Handle @arielgreenstein_Instagram Followers 12.3KType 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 finisher 🏔️🔥Instagram Handle @lindsayphenixInstagram Followers 11.5KType MicroGender FemaleLocation Chicago, Illinois, United States Get Email Contact

5. Steven Drew

Bio 🏙 Chicago, IL | Husband | 👟 Runner📝 Contributer for @roadtrailrun📌 Subscribe to my YouTube channel ⬇️Instagram Handle @steve.runs.chicagoInstagram Followers 10.9KType MicroGender MaleLocation Chicago, Illinois, United States Get Email Contact

6. Elena Rouco Chas

Bio 🏆 HYROX ATHLETE & COACH | @pele_performance💥 Hyrox Elite 15 Doubles 2025🚀 ¡Vamos con todo! ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @elen_rcInstagram Followers 9.1KType NanoGender FemaleLocation Chicago, Illinois, United States Get Email Contact

7. Pelayo Menendez Fernandez

Bio HYROX ELITE 15 ATHLETE4TH IN THE WORLD 🌍Ironman & Hyrox Coach @pele_performance🇪🇸 Oviedo → 🇺🇸 ChicagoInstagram Handle @pelayofelechosaInstagram Followers 7.4KType NanoGender 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(1:31)10k(0:40)Runing 🏃🏽‍♂️Cycling 🚴🏽‍♂️Swimming 🏊🏽‍♂️Instagram Handle @sergiobarboneInstagram Followers 6.4KType 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 4.8KType 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 🌱 ****@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 free1800 day 5k run streak…26.2 x 5@eastonrunclub @acroyogala @milesforjusticeInstagram Handle @stretchmurphyInstagram Followers 2.6KType 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 1.6KType 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 1.5KType NanoGender FemaleLocation Chicago, Illinois, United States Get Email Contact

15. Randall Shaw

Bio Motivation through movementRunner ****@me.comInstagram Handle @runlikerandyInstagram Followers 1.4KType NanoGender MaleLocation Chicago, Illinois, United States Get Email Contact

16. Sevil

Bio #Ultrarunner #CancersurvivorPsychotherapist 💬Peloton - sweatsngainz#omrtrailteamDog mama🐾🐾Instagram Handle @running_on_heartInstagram Followers 1.3KType NanoGender FemaleLocation Chicago, Illinois, United States Get Email Contact

17. Danya Rosen

Bio person who moves 🧗🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️@arcteryxchicago climb & run ambassador@acefitness group x trainer26.2x1 | 13.1x5Instagram Handle @danya125Instagram Followers 974Type NanoGender FemaleLocation Chicago, Illinois, United States Get Email Contact

18. Carlos Arellano

Bio Hybrid Athlete - Host of @todosagustopodcast 🎙️🎧Chicago📍|Fitness|God|Family🇲🇽🇺🇸|Instagram Handle @carlosreds4Instagram Followers 465Type NanoGender FemaleLocation Chicago, Illinois, United States Get Email Contact

19. 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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20. 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