March 27, 2024
On the 9 Run Crew was established by a group of South side runners, with the mission to make endurance running accessible on the South Side through the
pillars of inclusion, community and equity. PHOTO PROVIDED BY NEISHE RUSSELL.
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On The 9 Run Crew Builds Community Through Running
A community of runners have made their mark by running on the South Side. On the 9 Run Crew began on Feb. 24th, with a run, which started from the Regal Theater to the Mahalia Jackson Court on 79th and State St. On the 9 Run Crew was founded by Neishe Russell, Philip Weatherspoon, Tess Branklin and Danya Rosen. They wanted to run on the South side in communities like Chatham, Avalon Park and South Shore.