Read & Run Chicago

Read & Run Chicago Read & Run Chicago is a community organization managed under Read & Run Tours.

Founded in 2021, the mission is simple: to use movement and stories to explore Chicago.

It’s no secret—readers & runners devour a lot of books. 📚Besides borrowing from , Chicago’s used bookstores are perfect ...
06/16/2026

It’s no secret—readers & runners devour a lot of books. 📚

Besides borrowing from , Chicago’s used bookstores are perfect for environmentally-conscious readers & runners and folks on a budget.

Last month, we asked readers & runners to share their favorite places in Chicago to buy used books.

Swipe to read their favorites!

Where’s your favorite place to buy used books in Chicago? 👇 Drop your 1-2 sentence answer in the comments and we’ll add to it our website!

Looking for more resources? Tap the link in bio to visit our blog to read the full article + more resources about all things literature in Chicago.

Q***r operated and run since 2021 🌈Happy Pride Month, readers & runners!Read & Run Chicago’s programming celebrates Chic...
06/12/2026

Q***r operated and run since 2021 🌈

Happy Pride Month, readers & runners!

Read & Run Chicago’s programming celebrates Chicago using movement and stories, and we have so much incredible q***r history in this city. Throughout our last four years, we’ve been so honored to work with so many q***r elders, highlight so many q***r stories and authors, and even fundraisers for organizations doing incredible work for the q***r community, including , , and .

This spring, we’re raising $25,000 by June 26 to keep our free programming free and our ticketed events affordable—and to continue to share Q***r history like this.

Your support helps us continue:

📚 hosting story-driven events
🏃 creating movement for all paces
🏘️ exploring neighborhoods across Chicago
☕ supporting local businesses—especially our Q***r ones!
✨ building meaningful community

💸 Tap the donation link in bio to support our next chapter!

Can’t decide who had more fun—the runners or the cheer zone? 🤩 Well, ¿por qué no los dos? We had an absolute blast with ...
06/10/2026

Can’t decide who had more fun—the runners or the cheer zone? 🤩 Well, ¿por qué no los dos?

We had an absolute blast with at last Sunday’s .1 cheer zone! Thanks to all the Family Style RC team and community for always bringing the vibes and joy to the races.

Two down ✅
👉 One more to go!

👟 Ready? We’re kicking off marathon training week with a special lecture with TONIGHT, June 10 at the Little Italy branch of , all about the history of the marathon in the Windy City. RSVP in bio.

See y’all at ! Happy training season!

06/09/2026

📣 WIN $100 to !

We are two weeks into our first-ever spring campaign, and thanks to the support of local businesses, we are giving prizes to this amazing community!

In honor of the kickoff of training and our history of the marathon in Chicago lecture tomorrow with guide , the next prize is $100 voucher to Fleet Feet!

Here’s how to win 👉 Hit the donate link in our bio to learn more and donate any amount by tomorrow, Wednesday, June 10 at 9pm.

🫂 Tag a friend who needs new running gear!

Good luck everyone and thanks for the continued support!

📣 We’re talking Chicago history—running style! Now that we’ve raced the .1, training for is official underway.Celebrat...
06/08/2026

📣 We’re talking Chicago history—running style!

Now that we’ve raced the .1, training for is official underway.

Celebrate the start of marathon training and the Chicago Public Library on ✨Wednesday, June 10 at 6:00 PM✨ at the Little Italy Branch (1336 W Taylor) for an easy-paced run or walk along Taylor Street (Mile 18 of the marathon!), followed by a special lecture about the history of the marathon in Chicago with Read & Run Chicago guide Courtney Ruhland ().

📚You’ll also have the chance to peruse a curated selection of books about running, training, and the marathon thanks to the Little Italy Branch.

⏰Here’s the schedule:

6:00 PM - 6:30 PM - Optional walk/run along Taylor Street
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM - Lecture

🧃Snacks and drinks provided.

All are welcome, whether you’re training for your 50th marathon or you simply love Chicago history.

This lecture is pay-what-you-can to help us cover costs.

👉 Tap the ‘Events’ link in bio to save your spot.

06/07/2026

WHEN WE CALLED YOUR NAME, WAS IT LIKE A PRAYER? 😂

Congratulations to all of the runners who completed the .1! We loved cheering you alongside (thanks for creating such a wonderful cheer zone!). The second race in the was a HOT one, but you all looked so strong.

Loved seeing so much representation from groups like , , , , , , , , , and many more! Chicago has such a special running community! ❤️

And to our Chicago Distance Series Entries for Equity team, couldn’t be mote proud of you! 🥳

It’s running with your dog szn! ☀️🐕We loved running with pups last year at our Running Tour of the Dog Lover’s Companion...
05/29/2026

It’s running with your dog szn! ☀️🐕

We loved running with pups last year at our Running Tour of the Dog Lover’s Companion Guide to Chicago with and .

Will you run with your furry friends this summer!?

👇 Tell us in the comments!

05/28/2026

We turned FIVE this May! 🎂 Now, it’s time to celebrate—potluck style!

Read & Run Chicago’s Special Project Committee invites you to join us at (440 N Wells) on Wednesday, June 3 from 6-8pm for food and community.

Whether you’ve been a tried and true community member since the early days or just found out about us last week, we can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Wear: Sport your favorite piece of Read & Run Chicago merch or gear from your favorite Chicago local business.

👉 Bring: Gently used books + a dish to share.

📚 Gently used books: Read & Run Chicago is sponsoring two new Little Free Libraries. Bring book donations of Chicago-based and running-themed books so we can stock the shelves.

🍔 Dish: We’re giving a nod to Chicago’s diverse culinary treasures by inviting readers & runners to bring a homemade dish from a Chicago bookbook (need ideas? We got you covered).

If you’re able to contribute a dish, sign up on our linked spreadsheet on the RSVP page and bring the cookbook with you to the party to display. (No need to purchase–we encourage you to borrow from your local library branch.)

🙋🏽‍♂️ Questions? DM or Email [email protected].

Tap the ‘Events’ link in bio to RSVP!

05/27/2026

AND I OOP 👀

Our full summer schedule of FREE community programming across the city drops in Monday’s newsletter—get ready to be booked and busy ✨

➡️ Tap the link in bio to subscribe to the newsletter if you’re not already

💸 Tap the link in bio to donate to our Spring Fundraiser to keep programming like this accessible!

Want to attend our summer signature events (book-themed guided runs where stories take place)? We have two more upcoming! 👇

🗓️ June 13 — Running Tour of LGBSQ at
🗓️ July 12 — Running Tour of Don’t Go with in Englewood

👉 Tickets release in the newsletter prior to the event!

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