Welcome to Chicago Run, a non-profit organization that facilitates running programs for youth in Chicago. Through the fun and discipline of a regular running routine, we help schoolchildren improve health habits, build friendship and achievement, and strengthen their bodies—one enthusiastic step at a time! Find out more about the program.
Ever since my kids started running their laps, there is a glow in their eyes that I had not seen before and they are much more focused in class and apt to participate in discussion
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT - PROGRAM COORDINATOR
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENTProgram Coordinator Chicago Run Position SummaryThe Program Coordinator works in collaboration with the Chicago Run staff to oversee the... Read More.
Chicago Run Fun Run - June 6, 2009
On Saturday, June 6th, over 1,500 Chicago Public School students from 21 elementary schools participated in the 2nd Annual Chicago... Read More.
Chicago Run Newsletter - Spring 2009
Please take a look through our Spring of 2009 newsletter. Click on the image below to download the entire... Read More.
Chicago Run Executive Director Receives 35 Under 35 Leadership Award in the Chicago Metropolitan region
Alicia Gonzalez, Executive Director of Chicago Run has been selected as one of the thirty-five individuals in the Chicago Region to... Read More.
Watch our new Chicago Run video. See the kids in action!
You can now buy the Chicago Run performance running and racing hat! Click here for more information and to purchase.
Chicago Run is looking for parents, teachers, students and sponsors to help us reach our key goals. See how you can Get Involved.
4,000 kids in over two dozen Chicago Public Schools will soon participate - and we’re growing every day. Meet Our Runners.
Every day, we run to combat the epidemic of childhood obesity. Learn more in Why We Run.