Running Tour of LGNSQ with Ben Tanzer
Schedule
Sat Jun 13 2026 at 09:00 am to 11:00 am
UTC-05:00Location
City Lit Books | Chicago, IL
About this Event
Read & Run Chicago is exploring a changing Logan Square–literary style.
Join us City Lit Books on Saturday, June 13 at 9:00 AM for a three and a half-mile running tour with guide Grace McGann inspired by , a photography book about the people and places that define Logan Square, a community in the midst of gentrification in Chicago.
Along the route, you’ll see public art, community spaces, and local businesses and learn about the people who have worked to build and define this neighborhood.
After the running tour, stick around for snacks, coffee, and social time at City Lit Books.
As this is a running tour, there is no pre-reading required. If you’re interested in reading LGNSQ, you can borrow from a local branch of the Chicago Public Library.
Prefer to skip the run? Skip the run and choose the ticket option to bike with BFF Bikes.
INCLEMENT WEATHER PLAN: If it becomes unsafe to run or cycle outside, we will hold a modified version of the event indoors starting at the same time, 9:00am. You will be notified via email no later than 8am on Saturday, June 13 if there are any changes to the event.
The TL;DR:
DOORS OPEN: Doors open at the City Lit Books at 8:45 AM. Check in, make a name tag, purchase merch, and mingle with other readers & runners.
ROUTE: The 3.5-mile route (11:00-12:00 min/mile run or 12-14mph bike ride) features stops correspoding to the book.
POST-TOUR: A post-run celebration with snacks and drinks will be held at City Lit Books.
All ticket holders will receive reminder emails and details 2 days and 4 hours prior to the event.
About your host and speakers:
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.
About Grace McGann: Grace (she/her) is a Chicago transplant from Maryland, and a Logan Square (area) transplant from many other Chicago neighborhoods. She loves to explore different parts of the city, especially as a volunteer (and now a guide!) for Read & Run Chicago. In her free time, Grace also is a yoga instructor and a volunteer for Open Books and Chicago Humanities.
About Ben Tanzer: Ben (he/him) is an Emmy-award winning coach, creative strategist, podcaster, writer, teacher, advisor, mentor, and social worker who has been helping nonprofits, publishers, authors, small business and career changers tell their stories for 30 years. He also contributed to the book LGNSQ.
Where is it happening?
City Lit Books, 2523 N Kedzie Blvd, Chicago, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
