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
Fall Fun Run Video
Chicago Run Fall Fun Run from Kevin Hartmann on Vimeo.... Read More.
Chicago Run - Fall Fun Run Recap
CEO of Chicago Public Schools, Ron Huberman, addresses the childrenOn a beautiful warm and sunny Saturday, November 7th, Chicago Run... Read More.
Chicago Run trains CPS students for November 7th Fun Run
Chicago Run has been featured in Neighborhood Sports Chicago, a consortium of community-based organizations that offer athletic programs for children... Read More.
Chicago Run Receives a Grant for Program Evaluation
In May 2009, the Consortium to Lower Obesity in Chicago Children (CLOCC), through funding by the Chicago Community Trust, awarded... 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.
6,000 kids in over 30 Chicago Public Schools currently 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.