Fall 2025 Events & Meetups
Hey, did you know we offer seasonal MEMBERSHIPS?
Whether you’re looking for accountability, community, unique ways to explore Chicago or simply something different, we can’t wait to have you join our Fall 2025 membership.
Queer Literary Horror Series Fun Run with Author David Jay Collins
Join us for a spooky, season-appropriate run into the chilling world of the Summerdale trilogy with author David Jay Collins!
Made in Chicago Fun Run/Walk with Monica Eng and David Hammond
Love Chicago food? Then you’ll love this six-mile Fun Run inspired by David Hammond and Monica Eng’s deliciously delightful book, Made in Chicago: Stories Behind 30 Great Hometown Bites!
The Dog Lover’s Companion to Chicago Fun Run/Walk
Are you dog-loving reader & runner? Look no further than this super special dog-themed Read & Run Chicago event! Even if your dog tends to skip to the tail end of the story, they’ll still love the photoshoot, pup treats, and more!
The Gayborhood: A Literary Fun Run with author David Jay Collins
Run a 3.5-mile literary-inspired route with author David Jay Collins, visiting several Boystown locations featured in his novel, Gaybash!
Chinatown Fun Run with author Kara Eng
Run a 3-mile literary-inspired route with author Kara Eng, visiting several Chinatown locations featured in her books!
Independent Bookstore Day Run Crawls
Join one of our five Independent Bookstore Day Crawls across Chicago to support indie bookstores, get some miles, and celebrate Chicago’s small businesses!
Season End Celebration: Historic Chicago Bakeries Fun Run
Celebrate the end of Read & Run Chicago's Winter 2025 season with another SWEET fun run! Starting at Arc'Teryx Bucktown, we'll run a 4-mile route along the Bloomingdale Trail (606) to Roeser's Bakery and back, ending with some treats back at Arc'Teryx.
RSVP Required: RSVP Here.
Historic Chicago Bakeries Fun Run: Little Italy
Join Read & Run Chicago's Programs Manager Fernanda Wetzel for our sweetest run. This easy-paced (11:00 min/mile), 4-mile Fun Run through Little Italy inspired by Jennifer Billock’s Historic Chicago Bakeries includes samples from three bakeries, brief Little Italy neighborhood history, and outdoor movement when we need it most (winter!).
Fun Run of Poems Inspired by Friendship
Celebrate Valentine's Day with a fun run of poems inspired by friendship!