70 Year Old Runner Runs 72 Races, Chicago Marathon to be 73rd

70 year old Chicagoan Chuck Aron runs in memory of Paul, his brother-in-law who passed away from Alzheimer’s. Paul would have been 73 this year, so Chuck decided to run 72 races leading up to his 73rd race, the Chicago Marathon.

RUNNERS ARRIVE FOR CHICAGO MARATHON SUNDAY

Chuck Aron got in a short run Thursday in preparation for a much longer one Sunday. The 26.2 mile marathon will be the culmination of six months of racing for Aron. In fact, the Chicago Marathon will be his 73rd race since May, all in honor of his brother-in-law who died of Alzheimer’s disease.

Long Purple Journey

On August 16, 2001 two memorable events happened in Chuck Aron’s life. That morning, he lost his brother-in-law, Paul Bracken, to Early-Onset Alzheimer’s and that evening he ran his first Race Judicata.

Score Values Interviews Chuck Aron

This interview is with Chuck Aron as he reviewed his 73 for 70 Challenge to #ENDALZ, the day of the Chicago Half Marathon which is the 71st of the 73 races he will race in memory of his brother-in-law, Paul Bracken who passed away after his struggles with Early Onset Alzheimer’s.

La Grange Rocks 5K Supporting 70 Year Old Running in over 70 Race Events

This year’s La Grange Rocks 5K, coming up on Friday evening, June 10, is proudly supporting 70 year old Chuck Aron. Aron has a goal of running over 70 races to bolster awareness of Alzheimer’s Disease.

70-year-old runner to race in Run the Runway

Chuck Aron, 70, will race in the Run the Runway 1-mile and 5K races at 8 a.m. Aug. 20 at the Chicago Rockford International Airport, 2 Airport Circle.

Growth of charity races benefits runners and nonprofits alike

With his 70th birthday approaching, Chicago resident Chuck Aron was eager for a challenge. An avid runner who has competed in the Chicago Marathon since 2004, Aron wanted to honor his late brother-in-law Paul Bracken, who died in 2001 after a battle with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease.

The Data Behind 73 for 70

For most people, running 73 races in their lifetime is a lot. But running 73 races in less than a year? Good luck finding someone to sign up. There is one man though. And did I mention, he’s 70 years old?

Score Values: Chuck Aron & Nancy Rainwater

This week on Score Values Kevin was joined by Chuck Aron, who at age 70, is racing 73 races this year to raise money in the memory of his brother-in-law, who died in 2001 from Alzheimer’s disease.

Run with a Nun benefits sisters at Lemont convent

Chuck Aron, 70, of Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood, said the Run with a Nun race is just one of 73 races he will run this year to help raise money in the memory of his brother-in-law, who died in 2001 from Alzheimer’s disease. Run with a Nun was Aron’s 27th race this year.

This 70-year-old runner in on a 73-race journey

Chicago’s Chuck Aron is no stranger to running in a variety of long races since 2004 and is no stranger for the Southwest Half Marathon and 10K event. But when the 70-year-old runs the 10K portion of the race in Palos Heights on May 1, it will be part of a bigger mission in an effort to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s disease.

Why I’m Running for Homelessness: Meet Chuck – 70 Years Old

Running for A Few Powerful Reasons
Whether a seasoned marathoner, or a first time 5K participant – every runner has something that keeps them putting one foot in front of the other. For 70 year old Chuck Aron, soon to be 5-time participant of A Safe Haven’s 5K Run! To End Homelessness – these motivations are multifaceted.

WGN Midday Fix: Chuck Aron

Charitable marathon runner Chuck Aron and details about the 2016 Bank of America Chicago Marathon from Carey Pinkowski.

In His 70th Year, Chicago Man Will Run 73 Different Races

How do people celebrate the occasion when they turn 70? Attend a concert, a play, maybe dinner? One man is going for a run. A long run.

Score Values Interviews Chuck Aron

Score Values is a public affairs program aired on The Score, 670 a.m., every Sunday morning. This interview is with Chuck Aron as he discusses his 73 for 70 Challenge to #ENDALZ, the week before the Chicago Quarter Marathon which is the first of the 73 races he will race in memory of his brother-in-law, Paul Bracken who passed away after his struggles with Early Onset Alzheimer’s.

UIC Campus Recreation

A very special ‪#‎SpotlightSunday‬ featuring one of our old time members, Charles Aron! He is an alumni member and turning 70 this month! He plans to run in 73 races this year.

A Runner's Resolution: 70-Year-Old Chicago Marathon runner makes remarkable pledge for 2016

The New Year is the perfect time for setting new goals, and one Weiss patient already has his work cut out for him this year.

Over the summer, we reported about the one thing that motivates Chuck Aron, age 69, to keep running marathons. The Chicago resident and criminal defense attorney runs in honor of his brother-in-law, who died from Alzheimer's disease at age 58.

Chuck Aron

Chuck Aron's first road race made him $100 richer, though it had nothing to do with his time or finishing place. After hearing about Run for Zoo from another attorney in his office, Aron, not a runner at the time, decided he would do the 8.9-mile race.

Chicago Marathoner Continues Running for Alzheimer's

One thing motives Chuck Aron age 69, to keep running. And it's not what you may think.

The Chicago resident and criminal defense attorney doesn't necessarily run to lose weight or keep his heart healthy. While they're beneficial side effects, Aron runs for a different reason to flight Alzheimer's disease.

Don't bet against this man

Chicagoan has taken unusual route to become a 10-year charity runner.