Historic Chicago Bakeries Run

1736 West Division Street,Chicago IL 60622

06 February, 2022

Description

Run a route inspired by Jennifer Billock's Historic Chicago Bakeries and sample treats along the way! Join Read & Run Chicago for an easy 4 miles through West Town and Little Italy inspired by Jennifer Billock's Historic Chicago Bakeries , followed by an in-person Q&A with the author. WHEN/WHERE: Meet up at 1pm on Sunday 2/6 at Alliance Bakery (1736 W Division St). Get ready to eat some sugar! ROUTE/RUN: We run an easy-paced 4-mile run through West Town into historic Little Italy, sampling treats from a total of four bakeries. We start at Alliance (1736 W Division St) and end 2.5 miles south at Pompei (1531 West Taylor Street) OPTIONAL TO PREPARE: Optional to read Jennifer Billock's Historic Chicago Bakeries before the run. You can also purchase the book during the in-person author Q&A after the run. POST-RUN: We'll have an in-person meet and greet with author Jennifer Billock at Pompei (1531 West Taylor Street), where you can ask questions, taste Pompei's treats, and purchase a signed copy of Historic Chicago Bakeries. Masks will be required when not eating/drinking. Proof of vaccination is required to participate in this portion of the event. COST: FREE! You'll have the option to give tips at the end of the event. -------------------------------- About Read & Run Chicago: We are Chicago's first and only running experience with routes inspired by books. We read books set in Chicago written by local authors and then run a route based off the book. We've been featured in Block Club Chicago, Runner's World Mag, Fox32 Chicago, WGN Radio, and the 'It's All Good' podcast. We run with purpose. We explore thoughtfully. And we bring stories to life. Read & Run Chicago is LGBTQ- and women-run. All are welcome. WAIVER By registering for this run, I acknowledge that Read & Run Chicago is not responsible for any personal harm endured by participants. I am aware that this run, in addition to the usual dangers and risks inherent, has certain additional dangers and risks, some of which include: physical exertion for which I may not be prepared and weather extremes subject to sudden and unexpected change. I accept all the inherent risks of the proposed route and the possibility of personal injury, death or property damage or loss resulting there from. I agree that if I suffer injury or illness Read & Run Chicago can, at my cost, arrange any medical treatment and emergency evacuation service as it or they deem necessary for my health and safety. I agree to have my photograph taken at the run to be used on social media and Read & Run Chicago's website. By reserving the ticket(s), I affirm that I have fully understood and agree to these Terms and Conditions, Waiver and Release of Liability.