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Why Brenna & Louis Run for the Parks
Why Brenna & Louis Run for the Parks

Meet Brenna and Louis, a mother-son running duo taking on the Chicago Marathon together! These Lincoln Park locals consider the parks their own backyard and are excited to give back.

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Chicago Parks FoundationApril 30, 2026
Why Alfonso C. Runs for the Parks
Why Alfonso C. Runs for the Parks

“Chicago parks are hope.” Meet Alfonso, making a return to running with Team ChiParks for this year’s Chicago 13.1 after a break since 2020.

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Chicago Parks FoundationApril 2, 2026
Why Annie & Karrin Run for the Parks (in Paris!)
Why Annie & Karrin Run for the Parks (in Paris!)

Meet Annie and Karrin, two friends headed to represent Team ChiParks in the Schneider Elecetric Marathon de Paris this April with CPF’s small team of eight charity runners going international!

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Chicago Parks FoundationMarch 5, 2026
Why Denise R. Runs for the Parks
Why Denise R. Runs for the Parks

“Parks are for everyone.” Meet Denise, running her third marathon this year and her first in Chicago with Team ChiParks!

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Chicago Parks FoundationFebruary 5, 2026
Wellness Walks 2025
Wellness Walks 2025

Check out highlights, stats and stories from this season of Wellness Walks led across the city in partnership with local organizations.

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Chicago Parks FoundationOctober 31, 2025
Our 2025 Volunteer Season
Our 2025 Volunteer Season

Check out highlights, stats and stories from this year’s volunteer season including It’s Your Park Day, Pitch In for the Parks, and Green Teams that ran citywide June through October!

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Chicago Parks FoundationOctober 30, 2025
Why Eladio G. Runs for the Parks
Why Eladio G. Runs for the Parks

Meet Eladio, who has been running marathons for over ten years and making his first visit to Chicago from LA for this year’s race!

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Chicago Parks FoundationSeptember 30, 2025
Meet the Green Team: Adyen
Meet the Green Team: Adyen

Adyen joined CPF at Harrison Park for a tree mulching event on July 31st.

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Chicago Parks FoundationSeptember 18, 2025
Why Vicky Runs for the Parks
Why Vicky Runs for the Parks

Meet Vicky, coming to us from Montreal and marking this year’s Chicago Marathon as a celebration of being 10 years cancer free!

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Chicago Parks FoundationAugust 28, 2025
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CHICAGO PARKS FOUNDATION

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PO Box 14147, Chicago IL 60614

The Chicago Parks Foundation is the 501c3 Partner of the Chicago Parks, FEIN #45-4866050.


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