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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.

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!

05/26/2026

📣 Chicago readers & runners, we need your help!

What started as one person, one book, and one run through Chicago has grown into 120+ events across 30+ neighborhoods, partnerships with local bookstores/libraries/businesses, and a community of people who believe stories can help us better understand where we live. 🌆

This spring, we’re raising $25,000 by June 26 to keep our free programming free and our ticketed events affordable.

Your support helps us continue:

📚 hosting story-driven events
🏃 creating movement for all paces
🏘️ exploring neighborhoods across Chicago
☕ supporting local businesses
✨ building meaningful community

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

05/22/2026

📣 OJO: Tickets release June 1!

This summer, our signature events—the book-themed guided run, a format we created—take us to the South and (North)West Sides, exploring photography, community, and the people who make an impact.

Next up 👉 we’re headed to Logan Square!

Join us on Saturday, June 13 at 9:00 AM for a three and a half-mile running tour with guide Grace McGann () inspired by LGNSQ, a photography book
about the people and places that define Logan Square.

Along the way, see public art, community spaces, and local businesses and learn about the people who have worked to build and define this neighborhood.

After the route, savor on some pastries. 🤤🥐

No pre-reading required!

⏰ Tickets release in the newsletter on Monday, June 1. Any remaining tickets will release to the public on Wednesday, June 3.

See you there!

05/19/2026

📣 Big News: We’re opening two Little Free Libraries this summer!

Swipe for info + visit our blog for the full details.

Thanks to the hard work of our Special Projects Committee. ❤️

05/15/2026

I found these precious 1978 photos of the Austin Branch of in the archives these week.

Excited to see modern-day version tomorrow at our Running Tour of From the Westside, With Love with ! 👉 Tickets in bio if you still need yours.

© Chicago Sun-Times Media, Inc. All rights reserved.
Credit: ST-90003258-0037, Chicago Sun-Times collection, Chicago History Museum

05/13/2026

📣 Hey, Chicago runners!

We’ve got some warm weather coming up this weekend during our first signature event of the season—are you ready?

Writer rounded up five expert-backed tips to keep you cool, hydrated, and safe while running in hot weather.

Tap the LinkTree in our bio to visit the blog for the full list!

05/11/2026

Are these your horror movies too??

05/06/2026

📣 Tickets are LIVE for our first signature event of the season, our Running Tour of From the West Side, With Love with photographer !

We could write a whole description, or just say it like Gen Z: it’s giving West Side love. ✨❤️

👟 Run (or ride!) through Austin with us and Kenn Cook Jr. on Saturday, May 16 out of the Austin Branch of .

🎟️ Tickets in bio.

04/27/2026

📣 Summer signature events announcement! ☀️

Our signature events are what we created—and what we’re most known for: our book-themed guided runs where stories take place.

This summer, catch us running in Austin, Logan Square, and Englewood highlighting photographers, authors, and stories from the South and West Sides.

🗓️ Saturday, May 16: Running Tour of From the West Side, With Love with photographer
📍 Austin Branch, Chicago Public Library

🗓️ Saturday, June 13: Running Tour of LGNSQ with + others
📍 City Lit Books in Logan Square

🗓️ Saturday, July 25: Book Club Run of Don’t Go with
📍 Englewood

READY TO JOIN US!?

🫂 Members: You have a complimentary ticket and guaranteed spot at every signature event—no registration required.

🎟️ Non-members: Early access tickets release in the newsletter prior to the event. Any remaining tickets will release to the public later that week.

👉 Tap the ‘Membership’ or ‘Newsletter’ link in bio to purchase your membership or subscribe to get early access to tickets!

See ya’ running around!

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Photo of LGNSQ credit to New City Lit.

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