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

Meet the readers & runners racing the 2026 Bank of America Chicago Distance Series races on behalf of Read & Run Chicago!

This year, Read & Run Chicago was again one of the chosen Chicago running communities to take part in the Bank of America Chicago Distance Entries for Equity program.

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!

Meet the readers & runners racing the 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon on behalf of Read & Run Chicago!