Read & Run Chicago

Can’t decide who had more fun—the runners or the cheer zone? 🤩 Well, ¿por qué no los dos?

We had an absolute blast with at last Sunday’s .1 cheer zone! Thanks to all the Family Style RC team and community for always bringing the vibes and joy to the races.

Two down ✅
👉 One more to go!

👟 Ready? We’re kicking off marathon training week with a special lecture with TONIGHT, June 10 at the Little Italy branch of , all about the history of the marathon in the Windy City. RSVP in bio.

See y’all at ! Happy training season!

📣 We’re talking Chicago history—running style!

Now that we’ve raced the .1, training for is official underway.

Celebrate the start of marathon training and the Chicago Public Library on ✨Wednesday, June 10 at 6:00 PM✨ at the Little Italy Branch (1336 W Taylor) for an easy-paced run or walk along Taylor Street (Mile 18 of the marathon!), followed by a special lecture about the history of the marathon in Chicago with Read & Run Chicago guide Courtney Ruhland ().

📚You’ll also have the chance to peruse a curated selection of books about running, training, and the marathon thanks to the Little Italy Branch.

⏰Here’s the schedule:

6:00 PM - 6:30 PM - Optional walk/run along Taylor Street
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM - Lecture

🧃Snacks and drinks provided.

All are welcome, whether you’re training for your 50th marathon or you simply love Chicago history.

This lecture is pay-what-you-can to help us cover costs.

👉 Tap the ‘Events’ link in bio to save your spot.

It’s running with your dog szn! ☀️🐕

We loved running with pups last year at our Running Tour of the Dog Lover’s Companion Guide to Chicago with and .

Will you run with your furry friends this summer!?

👇 Tell us in the comments!

📣 Chicago readers & runners, we need your help!

What started as one person, one book, and one run through Chicago has grown into 120+ events across 30+ neighborhoods, partnerships with local bookstores/libraries/businesses, and a community of people who believe stories can help us better understand where we live. 🌆

This spring, we’re raising $25,000 by June 26 to keep our free programming free and our ticketed events affordable.

Your support helps us continue:

📚 hosting story-driven events
🏃 creating movement for all paces
🏘️ exploring neighborhoods across Chicago
☕ supporting local businesses
✨ building meaningful community

Tap the donation link in bio to support our next chapter!

📣 OJO: Tickets release June 1!

This summer, our signature events—the book-themed guided run, a format we created—take us to the South and (North)West Sides, exploring photography, community, and the people who make an impact.

Next up 👉 we’re headed to Logan Square!

Join us on Saturday, June 13 at 9:00 AM for a three and a half-mile running tour with guide Grace McGann () inspired by LGNSQ, a photography book
about the people and places that define Logan Square.

Along the way, see public art, community spaces, and local businesses and learn about the people who have worked to build and define this neighborhood.

After the route, savor on some pastries. 🤤🥐

No pre-reading required!

⏰ Tickets release in the newsletter on Monday, June 1. Any remaining tickets will release to the public on Wednesday, June 3.

See you there!

📣 Big News: We’re opening two Little Free Libraries this summer!

Swipe for info + visit our blog for the full details.

Thanks to the hard work of our Special Projects Committee. ❤️