Chicago 26.2 Shakeout Run with Meb Keflezighi

Fri Oct 10 2025 at 08:00 am to 10:00 am UTC-05:00

1150 S Delano Ct | Chicago

Read & Run Chicago
Publisher/HostRead & Run Chicago
Chicago 26.2 Shakeout Run with Meb Keflezighi
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Join Read & Run Chicago, New Balance, Fleet Feet Chicago, and Olympian Meb Keflezighi for a shakeout run in the Loop!
About this Event

Join Read & Run Chicago, New Balance, and Fleet Feet Chicago for a one-of-a-kind shakeout run inspired by Olympian and Boston Marathon champion Meg Keflezighi’s book, 26 Marathons. The first 100 runners to arrive will also receive a free copy.

After the run, enjoy MUSH and a book signing and photo opp with Meb! Experience exclusive giveaways from SaltStick and sweaty ponytales, community, and more in this unforgettable morning.

Bringing Meb’s running journey to life, our route puts you in the heart of the Chicago 26.2 experience and learning directly from one of the most accomplished male distance runners in U.S. history. Whether you’re running the marathon or a casual runner, both Chicagoans and visitors alike will be inspired by this shakeout run like no other.


About your hosts:

Read & Run Chicago is the flagship chapter of Read & Run Tours, LLC—the nation’s first and only organization hosting running events inspired by books. Founded in 2021 by queer educator, writer, and runner Allison Yates, our mission is simple: to use movement and stories to explore place. Our community-centered programming includes running tours, book club runs, author talks, and other literary-themed fun runs—all inspired by books set in our cities and written by local authors. Along the way, we champion literacy initiatives, public libraries, independent bookstores, and the writers who bring our communities to life. In Chicago, we’ve hosted nearly 120 events featuring 30+ authors and local experts. Our work has been highlighted by CNN, Runner’s World, Midwest Living, NBC’s Chicago Today, FOX32 Good Day Chicago, WGN Radio, Block Club Chicago, and more. More information at readandrunchicago.com, Instagram, and Facebook.


Agenda

🕑: 08:00 AM - 08:30 AM
Doors Open + Check in
🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:15 AM
Shakeout Run
🕑: 09:15 AM - 10:00 AM
Book Signing + Photos with Meb
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

1150 S Delano Ct, 1150 South Delano Court, Chicago, United States

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