Read & Run Chicago is looking for volunteers to support our outreach efforts this fall. Sign up, share with your networks, and get ready to have fun while giving back.

It’s time for Read & Run Chicago’s annual tradition of cheering on marathon runners in the best way we know how—stories!

This August, our Reader & Runner of the Month is Andrea!

Earlier this month, our very own Cynthia Okechukwu was invited to Obama Presidential Center. Here’s her Chicago summer reading list.

Joining Read & Run Chicago for the first time? Here’s your essential tips to make the most of your experience.

Whether you’re an introvert, a new (and nervous) runner, or simply not sure if Read & Run Chicago is the right fit for you, here are important things to keep in mind about our events.

This July, our Reader & Runner of the Month is Grace Wallace!

Learn about the origin story of Chicago’s racial segregation on this self-guided route in Bronzeville.

Three self-guided routes inspired by Michelle Obama’s memoir, Becoming.

Attend free Read & Run Chicago programming this summer at the Chicago Public Library.

Looking for used books? Readers & runners share their favorite places in the Windy City to snag gently used books.

Discover the best running books for marathon training, recommended by Chicago run club leaders. Find inspiration, training tips, and motivation.

This June, our Reader & Runner of the Month is Stephanie B!

Chicago book club leads share their favorite places to read outside this summer.

Read & Run Chicago was one of the Chicago-based organizations selected for the 2026 Bank of America Chicago Distance Series Entries for Equity program.

Our first fundraising campaign is HERE! Help us fundraiser $25,000 by June 26.

We’re teaming up with Lincoln Park Teen Woodshop and a teen artist from Noble Street College Prep to build, develop, and launch two Little Free Libraries this summer! Photo credit: Village Preservation Blog

This May, our Reader & Runner of the Month is Emma!

Running in the summer heat doesn’t have to be miserable. Writer Chelsey Stone gives you five expert-backed tips will keep you cool, hydrated, and safe while running in hot weather.

Here are our favorite Chicago cookbooks.