Run proud. Run together.
Proud to Run unites LGBTQ+ people and allies through running. We host Chicago's Pride race, open the start line to everyone, and direct our proceeds to the LGBTQ+ organizations doing the work all year long.
What we do
More than a race. A year-round community.
The Pride Race
A 10K run and 5K run/walk at Montrose Harbor, the Saturday before the Chicago Pride Parade. You are who you say you are.
Race infoRun Access Program
Race fees, gear, and training support so cost or experience never keeps anyone from the start line.
How it worksTeams
The Community Team, plus Team Proud to Run charity teams for the Chicago Marathon and, new for 2027, the LA Marathon.
Join a teamCommunity Partnerships
We fund LGBTQ+ organizations with trust, as collaborators, not charity. Partners join us on race day and all year.
Meet our partnersRun Access Program
Everyone deserves a spot at the start line.
Cost, gear, or experience should never stand between an LGBTQ+ person and Pride weekend. Self-attestation is enough. No income verification, no separate line, no one will know.
Fee assistance
Free or sliding-scale race registration, quietly enrolled.
Gear access
Running shoes and race-day essentials through retail and gear partners.
Training support
Group runs with local LGBTQ+ run clubs, a beginner plan, and an optional mentor.
The Pride Race · June 26, 2027 · Registration coming soon
The morning before the parade, the lakefront is ours.
- Timed 10K and 5K, plus an untimed 5K walk
- Men, Women, and Non-Binary categories, or run as a Participant with no published results
- Adaptive athletes welcome. Shirts for all, medals for every finisher
- Can't afford a bib? Email us. We will get you to the start line
Community Partners
Partnership, not charity.
Our Community Partners bring expertise we do not have. We fund them with trust and stand with them on race day and beyond.
Our next class of Community Partners will be announced soon.
Get involved
Community-built. Community-run.
Proud to Run has always run on volunteers. There is a place for you, whether you run, walk, cheer, or help behind the scenes.
Volunteer
Course marshals, finish line, packet pickup, and year-round committees.
Community Team
Equity race entries for community members. Share your interest.
Sponsor
Custom partnerships built around your goals, team, and community commitment.
Join the Board
Help lead one of Chicago's longest-running LGBTQ+ community organizations.
Your gift moves the whole community.
Give to the Run Access Program, sponsor a bib for someone who could not otherwise run, or support our Community Partners directly.