The Chicago River(s) Run Series Part 2: Running Tour of Goose Island

2820-2838 North Leavitt Street,Chicago IL 60618

31 August, 2022

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In this series, Read & Run Chicago Guide & Friends of the Chicago River Policy Manager Chelsey Grassfield leads runners on a 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 2 of this series! (NOTE: You do NOT have to have attended Part 1 to enjoy Part 2! The content of these runs build off each other but also stand alone) MEET UP: Meet at 6pm on Wednesday, August 31 at Lathrop Dog Park (Google Maps link here). RUN: On this ~3.5 mile, easy-paced run from Lathrop Homes to Goose Island. You'll run around and on this artificial island, perhaps best known for its eponymous beer company, check out the Wild Mile, learn a little of its history, and more.POST-RUN: Optional post-run discussion with Guide Chelsey Grassfield willbe held at Off Color Brewing (Google Maps link here).REQUIRED DONATION: To attend, you must make a donation to the Illinois Environmental Council (IEC) USING THIS LINK. Give what you can, but we suggest a $20 donation. Guide Chelsey Grassfield is on the IEC Young Professionals board and is fundraising with her colleagues for the IEC to benefit the important environmental work they do.PLEASE NOTE: This running route is point-to-point, ending ~3.5-miles south of the starting location. If you park near the start, you can take transit, rideshare, or run back! OPTIONAL READING: As this event is a running tour, reading the book prior is optional. If you do read the book inspiring this series, we suggest reading the following chapters from The Chicago River: a Natural and Unnatural History by Libby Hill: Chapter 10: North Branch Settlement (particularly pages 76-77)Chapters 1- 3: Location, Location, Location; Geological Foundations: Bedrock Ice; Branches and Forks (helpful context for the river system in general)About 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: Read & Run Chicago is the city's first and only running tour organization with routes built by stories! Our free running tours and book club runs are inspired by books set in Chicago, written by local authors. We connect runners and authors to run with purpose, explore thoughtfully, and bring books to life! Read & Run Chicago is queer woman-founded and operated. All bodies, paces, and walks of life all welcome. We've been featured in various media outlets including Runner's World, WGN Radio, Block Club Chicago, and more. 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.