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You’re invited
Running the Runway × Lands’ End: A Wintry Run Club invitation, Saturday November 7 at 11:30 AM

A wintry run club

Running the Runway × Lands’ End

Hosted by Lindi Presta

When
Meet
Union Park, ChicagoNorthwest corner, Ashland Ave & Lake St
The run
1 mile run / walkAll paces welcome. Come solo or with friends.
Finish
The Holiday Tree Farm309 N. Morgan St · Opens at noon

A free Lands’ End hat, La Colombe coffee, and a little holiday magic.

Dresses encouraged, but anything goes. Wear comfy shoes and layers, and bring only what you can carry—we finish somewhere different from where we start.

Partner with us

Tell Lindi about your brand and she will reply by email.

Or email pr@runningtherunway.org
The fundraiser

Back Lindi's Marathons

Lindi is running the 7 World Marathon Majors for 7 different charities connected to people she loves and causes she is passionate about.

London Marathon · 2027

Raising for Brain Research UK

My story

26.2 miles. In a dress. For Kathy.

London is my next chapter. This one is for Kathy—my best friend’s mom and a two-time marathoner.

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In April 2027, I’ll take on the London Marathon wearing a dress and carrying Kathy’s story with me. She understands the commitment behind every finish line. As she faces glioblastoma, her courage gives these miles a deeper purpose.

I started Running the Runway to connect people through running, support causes close to my heart, and remind women of their strength. My goal is seven World Marathon Majors, each dedicated to someone I love and a cause that matters.

Chicago came first. Berlin honored my mom’s experience with breast cancer. Now, London belongs to Kathy.

A dress may catch someone’s attention; I hope this story inspires them to help. Your support funds brain research and hope for families like Kathy’s. Please donate or share the fundraiser if you can.

Kathy, this finish line will be for you.

Raised so far
£360
Target
£4,000
Donor
1
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Updated · Figures from Enthuse

The dresses

Why the dress

To show women they can do absolutely anything, and do it in a dress.

  • Violet sequinned V-neck mini, on a mannequin

    The violet sequin

    Violet sequinned V-neck mini

  • Denim sleeveless mini with seamed panels, on a mannequin

    The denim A-line

    Denim sleeveless mini with seamed panels

  • Pale blue floral organza ruffled halter mini, on a mannequin

    The blue floral ruffle

    Pale blue floral organza ruffled halter mini

  • Sage strapless column gown with a thigh slit, on a mannequin

    The sage column

    Sage strapless column gown with a thigh slit

  • Chocolate cowl-neck halter mini, on a mannequin

    The cocoa cowl

    Chocolate cowl-neck halter mini

  • Black satin bustier babydoll mini, on a mannequin

    The black bustier

    Black satin bustier babydoll mini

  • Cream, red and navy chevron knit mini, on a mannequin

    The chevron knit

    Cream, red and navy chevron knit mini

  • Blue striped mini with an oversized tomato print, on a mannequin

    The tomato stripe

    Blue striped mini with an oversized tomato print

  • Pink eyelet flutter-sleeve babydoll mini, on a mannequin

    The pink eyelet

    Pink eyelet flutter-sleeve babydoll mini

  • Gold sequin strapless mini with black lace trim, on a mannequin

    The gold sequin

    Gold sequin strapless mini with black lace trim

  • Fuchsia organza halter A-line with petal appliqué, on a mannequin

    The petal appliqué

    Fuchsia organza halter A-line with petal appliqué

  • Hot pink metallic short-sleeve mini, on a mannequin

    The pink metallic

    Hot pink metallic short-sleeve mini

  • Chartreuse shift with oversized pink and green dots, on a mannequin

    The polka shift

    Chartreuse shift with oversized pink and green dots

  • Butter yellow mini with a painted lily print, on a mannequin

    The painted lily

    Butter yellow mini with a painted lily print

  • Fuchsia chiffon three-tier halter mini, on a mannequin

    The fuchsia tier

    Fuchsia chiffon three-tier halter mini

  • Ivory satin cowl-neck slip with a black lace hem, on a mannequin

    The ivory slip

    Ivory satin cowl-neck slip with a black lace hem

  • Sage drop-waist mini with a ruffled hem, on a mannequin

    The sage drop waist

    Sage drop-waist mini with a ruffled hem

  • Powder blue satin one-shoulder mini, on a mannequin

    The blue asymmetric

    Powder blue satin one-shoulder mini

  • Red sleeveless mini with raised floral appliqué, on a mannequin

    The red appliqué

    Red sleeveless mini with raised floral appliqué

  • Gold lamé gathered halter swing mini, on a mannequin

    The gold lamé

    Gold lamé gathered halter swing mini

  • Green geometric knit zip-front mini, on a mannequin

    The green zip

    Green geometric knit zip-front mini

  • Navy scoop-neck tennis mini with white trim, on a mannequin

    The court navy

    Navy scoop-neck tennis mini with white trim

  • Blush organza three-tier halter mini, on a mannequin

    The blush organza

    Blush organza three-tier halter mini

  • Checkerboard patchwork shift mini, on a mannequin

    The checkerboard

    Checkerboard patchwork shift mini

  • Hot pink cut-out halter bodycon midi, on a mannequin

    The pink cut-out

    Hot pink cut-out halter bodycon midi

  • Pale pink satin drop-waist mini with a ruffled hem, on a mannequin

    The satin drop waist

    Pale pink satin drop-waist mini with a ruffled hem

  • Pale blue organza one-shoulder mini with a rosette, on a mannequin

    The rosette shoulder

    Pale blue organza one-shoulder mini with a rosette

  • White mini with a lemon print and black trim, on a mannequin

    The lemon print

    White mini with a lemon print and black trim

  • White A-line with a red lobster motif and scalloped hem, on a mannequin

    The lobster

    White A-line with a red lobster motif and scalloped hem

  • Black mini with a feather-trimmed neckline, on a mannequin

    The feather trim

    Black mini with a feather-trimmed neckline

  • White cotton smocked short-sleeve babydoll mini, on a mannequin

    The white smock

    White cotton smocked short-sleeve babydoll mini

  • Navy metallic one-shoulder ruched midi with a sash, on a mannequin

    The draped navy

    Navy metallic one-shoulder ruched midi with a sash

  • Black sleeveless mini with a pleated white hem, on a mannequin

    The pleated hem

    Black sleeveless mini with a pleated white hem

  • Taupe tweed sleeveless mini with a belt, on a mannequin

    The tweed belt

    Taupe tweed sleeveless mini with a belt

  • Black and white geometric print halter maxi, on a mannequin

    The geometric maxi

    Black and white geometric print halter maxi

  • Oxblood leather fit-and-flare midi, on a mannequin

    The oxblood leather

    Oxblood leather fit-and-flare midi

  • Grey and white striped flutter-sleeve mini, on a mannequin

    The grey stripe

    Grey and white striped flutter-sleeve mini

  • Royal blue lace plunge mermaid gown, on a mannequin

    The blue mermaid

    Royal blue lace plunge mermaid gown

  • Black and cream polka dot halter mini, on a mannequin

    The polka halter

    Black and cream polka dot halter mini

  • Navy square-neck cut-out mini, on a mannequin

    The navy cut-out

    Navy square-neck cut-out mini

More every race
Lindi in pink running with a pack through Lincoln Park during the Chicago Marathon
Chicago | October 12, 2025
The marathon journey

7 marathons. 7 reasons.

Each chapter is tied to a person Lindi loves and a cause that matters.

  1. Chicago

    October 12, 2025

    The first chapter, raising money for Lindi's alma mater and children fighting cancer: University of Iowa Dance Marathon.

    The Chicago skyline across Lake Michigan

  2. Berlin

    September 27, 2026

    Run for the Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund, in honor of Lindi's mom.

    The Berlin skyline with the television tower

  3. London

    April 24, 2027

    Run for Brain Research UK.

    London’s Westminster skyline and Big Ben across the River Thames
Run club

Run with us

Running the Runway × Lands’ End. Join Lindi for a relaxed 1 mile run/walk, a free Lands’ End hat, and La Colombe coffee. All paces welcome.

Nov 7 · 11:30 AM CST · Union Park, ChicagoRSVP on Partiful
Lindi crossing the Chicago Marathon finish line with both arms raised