Historic Chicago Bakeries Fun Run: Roeser's Bakery

Celebrate the end of Read & Run Chicago's Winter 2026 season with another sweet fun run in partnership with Friends of the Logan Square Library!

Starting and ending at the Logan Square Branch of the Chicago Public Library, we'll run a 3-mile route (pace options 10:00-13:00 minute per mile) to the historic Roeser's Bakery and back. We’ll end back at the Logan Square Branch for treats from Roeser’s.

This event is free thanks to support from Friends of the Logan Square Library.

READING:

No prior reading required, but if you want to keep learning you can pick up your copy of Historic Chicago Bakeries from the Chicago Public Library or purchase online here.

INCLEMENT WEATHER PLAN:

If it becomes unsafe to run outside, we will hold a modified version of the event indoors starting at the same time, 12:00 PM. You will be notified via email no later than 11:00 AM on Saturday, April 11 if there are any changes to the event.

All ticket holders will receive reminder emails and details 2 days and 4 hours prior to the event.

is a community organization managed under Read & Run Tours. Founded in 2021, the mission is simple: to use movement and stories to explore Chicago. Programming includes free community meetups like book swaps and reading nights, plus what the organization is most known for: book-themed guided runs where stories take place, all inspired by books set in Chicago, mostly written by local authors. Read & Run Chicago’s ultimate goal is to help Chicagoans better connect with themselves, each other, and the physical spaces they call home. Along the way, Read & Run Chicago champions literacy initiatives, local nonprofits, public libraries, independent bookstores, and the writers who bring Chicago’s communities to life. They’ve hosted over 120 events featuring 30+ authors and local experts and have 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.

Friends of the Logan Square Library: Friends of the Logan Square Library is a community organization formed to advocate for and organize events in the Logan Square Branch of the Chicago Public Library.

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