The Chicago River(s) Run Series Part 1: Running Tour of the North Side

5100 North Francisco Avenue,Chicago IL 60625

31 July, 2022

Description

Read & Run Chicago Guide & Friends of the Chicago River Policy Manager Chelsey Grassfield leads runners on a five-part series of river runs inspired by Libby Hill's The Chicago River: a Natural and Unnatural History! Here's everything you need to know about Part 1 of this series! MEET UP: Meet at 9am on Sunday, July 31 at River Park (Google Maps link here). RUN: On this 4.3 mile, easy-paced run through a few loosely connected parks, we’ll learn about the removal of a dam, the work to naturalize a riverbank, a wastewater building you’ve probably seen but never knew what it was, run over a newly built pedestrian/bike bridge, and more. POST-RUN: Optional post run discussion with Guide Chelsey Grassfield willbe held at First Slice Pie Cafe. OPTIONAL READING: Suggested reading (in order of importance for this run) from The Chicago River: a Natural and Unnatural History by Libby Hill: Chapter 16: The North Shore Channel and the North Branch (pay special attention to “Dams and Slabs and Albany Park” section.Chapter 10: North Branch SettlementChapter 3: Branches and ForksAbout Guide Chelsey Grassfield: Chelsey Grassfield has attended numerous Read and Run Chicago events and now enjoys guiding her own, based on some of her favorite Chicago-themed books. The most rewarding aspect is meeting others who value opportunities to explore the city on foot and through literature. She’s delighted to bring her expertise on the Chicago and Calumet Rivers, as Policy Manager at Friends of the Chicago River, to a series that explores the rivers’ history, present, and future. About the series: The Chicago River(s) Run series will feature runs along the North Branch, Main Stem, and South Branch of the Chicago River, as well as the Calumet River and Chicago Sanitary and Shipping Canal. Runners will be encouraged to read select passages from The Chicago River: a Natural and Unnatural History by Libby Hill. Come learn about the river that put Chicago on the map and makes its way through so much more of Chicago than just the downtown Riverwalk (though we’ll run that iconic location as well). Guide Chelsey Grassfield is the Policy Manager at Friends of the Chicago River and will be inviting colleagues from various organizations and agency partners to share their expertise on these runs. About Read & Run Chicago: *Routes Built by Stories* 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 on 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. Stay in touch: Subscribe to our monthly newsletter: https://www.readandrunchicago.com/contact-usFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/readandrunchicago/?hl=enWAIVER 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.