This year, Read & Run Chicago is bringing a unique, bookish spin to the festivities. Whether you’re running the marathon, cheering on friends and family, or looking for things to do in Chicago during marathon weekend, we’re hosting community-centered gatherings before, during, and after race day.

Here’s how you can join Read & Run Chicago for our special events surrounding the 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon.

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