Volunteer

We love our volunteer committees!

Our volunteer committees are the face, the heart, and the spirit of Read & Run Chicago. Our work wouldn’t be possible without them.

We lean on the help of volunteer committees to make our public signature events run smoothly, support our fundraising efforts, participate outreach events, and host free community programming in partnership with places like the Chicago Public Library, bookstores across the city, and other small businesses or organizations.

LOOKING FOR ONE-OFF VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES?
Learn more about one-off volunteer opportunities this fall here and on our events page.

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2026 Volunteer Committees

  • UPDATE: FULL FOR 2026. The signature events team works directly with the executive director to support our public signature events—our book-themed guided routes where stories take place!

  • The Read & Run Chicago Outreach Committee is responsible for supporting Read & Run Chicago’s involvement in public-facing collaborations, such as:

    • Festivals and Fairs 

    • Community programming with partners

    • Volunteering for the Bank of America Chicago Distance Series pre, during, and post-race activities 

    • Volunteering at other Chicagoland races

    We are still recruiting folks for this role!

  • Special Projects Volunteers help the Executive Director develop and plan special projects that align with our mission. For example, our Little Free Library initiatives, free community gatherings, Indie Bookstore Day, and more.

    These volunteers are not only be advisors, but help Read & Run Chicago redevelop what we are to the broader Chicago fitness and literary community.

Interested in joining a volunteer committee?

Submit your information below, and we’ll get in touch when we’re accepting applications for our 2027 volunteer committees! If you’re interested in one-off volunteering, check our events page.

Thank you to our volunteer committee members!

Alli Hanlon

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Tahnee Lacey

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Francisco Peralta

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Sarita Muley

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Grace McGann

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Amy Tran

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Cat Shieh

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Carrie Mathews

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Betsy Tomszak

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Cynthia Chen

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Sarah Sabet

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Cynthia Okechukwu

Alli Hanlon & Tahnee Lacey & Francisco Peralta & Sarita Muley & Grace McGann & Amy Tran & Cat Shieh & Carrie Mathews & Betsy Tomszak & Cynthia Chen & Sarah Sabet & Cynthia Okechukwu

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