Men Run Deez Streets

03/18/2026

02/22/2026

02/13/2025

Come one, come all as MRDS joins our Chicago Westside family Peace Runners 773 in an epic Black History Month Running Celebration! Come show that running LOVE! We will host a panel of experienced runners willing to share their personal experiences and running tips. Don’t miss this opportunity as Chicago runners and walkers UNITE!

03/30/2024

Good Morning Brothers! Mark your calendar to attend this important event for Men at Timothy Community Corporation (TCC) after your run Saturday, April 20th 2024 starting at 10AM. Come and get an understanding of Prostate Health and get a PSA screen. See how to register below.

01/11/2024

Good Afternoon Gentlemen! I wanted to share this upcoming workshop with you. As runners and endurance athletes, you may find this information beneficial to preserving your fitness and your longevity in the sport.

06/08/2023

MRDS celebrated Global Run Day with a great group from the Westside of Chicago Peace Runners 773 that put on an AWESOME event! We are proud to connect with them. We are looking forward to working with them to influence our communities to become healthier through walking and running!

03/17/2023

MRDS is proud to present our Anniversary Weekend! Please consider supporting our events to benefit the health of men, and to congratulate those men whom have taken their health seriously by staying committed to fitness via running. You don't have to be in Chicago to show your support. You may support our race virtually and receive a cool medal and shirt by running or walking the 10K event. Get your tickets today!

You are cordially invited to join Men Run Deez Streets as they come together to celebrate their 10-year anniversary with a 10k run & event.

02/26/2023

MRDS Celebrates 10 years of men’s health initiatives through running. A lot of lives changed in the name of health for men. Please consider joining our celebration and supporting our cause. All are welcomed to join us!

You are cordially invited to join Men Run Deez Streets as they come together to celebrate their 10-year anniversary with a 10k run & event.

06/01/2022

We appreciate the CITIZEN newspaper for recognizing what we do!!!

06/01/2022

Proud to share the news of our media exposure! We keep working!!!

https://blockclubchicago.org/2022/05/09/with-men-run-deez-streets-a-south-side-father-son-duo-are-encouraging-more-black-men-to-get-into-running/?utm_source=Pico&utm_campaign=351e75d4bf-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2022_01_06_03_09_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b6b84a5cee-351e75d4bf-99776035&mc_cid=351e75d4bf&mc_eid=56e305c0ce&fbclid=IwAR3AhJeybn5BYHr7x9ccmLzPRPX6W4YZ7Z-mrf3W2WqMWE4_nNmG3IrO6es

"We get the stigma that Black men don't run," said Terrance Lyles, founder of Men Run Deez Streets. He followed in the footsteps of father Bernard Lyles, a member of the Rainbow Road Runners.

07/12/2021

Summer training in Chicago can be hot, and we're happy to be able to help local groups Men Run Deez Streets and Black Chicago Runners stay hydrated for their upcoming long runs by donating some extra water we had in our warehouse!