Friends mark 35 years of running with final Chicago marathon
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 11:35 PM
Last updated Oct 9, 2026

Five friends from Chicago are participating in their last marathon together, celebrating 35 years of running every Sunday morning. The group, consisting of Rick, Mark, George, Tom, and Jim "Skinny" Sheahan, has completed nearly 100 marathons while dealing with various health issues. Over the years, they have also supported local charities such as "Opportunity Knocks" and "Special Children Charities." As they approach the Chicago Marathon, they plan to raise donations for their chosen causes, emphasizing their bond and shared experiences during their long-running tradition.
- •Participants are Rick, Mark, George, Tom, and Jim "Skinny" Sheahan.
- •The friends have completed nearly 100 marathons together.
- •They support charities like "Opportunity Knocks" and "Special Children Charities."
- •This will be their final marathon together.
- •They began running together 35 years ago.
- 11:35 PMYahoo Sports — Friends celebrate 35 years of running with one last Chicago marathon
"For 35 years, five Chicago friends have spent their Sunday mornings running.
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