Chingonas Run Chicago

Chingonas Run Chicago brings together women runners on Chicago’s South Side for community runs rooted in the Back of the Yards neighborhood. Lace up and find your crew here.

Quick take

This is a women-focused running club built around real community on the South Side. Your RunSesh comes with all-pace support, brand partnerships for marathon season, and coffee after.

Best for

• Women runners of all paces looking for a consistent crew
• Runners who want community events and shakeouts, not just solo miles
• Anyone training for a marathon and looking for structured support
• South Side runners who want a club close to home
• Beginners ready to show up and just run

When and where

• Saturdays at 9:00 AM
• Tuesdays at 7:00 PM
• Schedule varies, so check Instagram before heading out
• Runs meet at Back of the Yards Coffeehouse, 1621 W 47th St, Back of the Yards, Chicago

Details

• Routes run on road through urban Chicago terrain
• Distance range: 2 miles to 9 miles depending on the session
• All paces welcome and supported every run
• Post-run social scene at Back of the Yards Coffeehouse
• Partners with On Running and Maurten for marathon support
• Free to join, no membership required

Why runners like it

• Coffee hangs at Back of the Yards Coffeehouse make the post-run as worth it as the miles
• Brand partnerships with On Running and Maurten give marathon-season runners real resources
• Runners who show up say the all-pace structure means no one gets left behind

First visit

• Free to join, just show up
• No membership needed to run with the group
• Check Instagram at @Chingonasrunchicago_ for the current schedule before your first visit
• Meet at Back of the Yards Coffeehouse, 1621 W 47th St

Good to know

This club is for women runners. Follow @Chingonasrunchicago_ on Instagram for schedule updates since meeting frequency varies.