The Chicago River(s) Run Series Part 5: Running Tour of Little Calumet

735 West 134th Street,Riverdale IL 60827

19 November, 2022

Description

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! Chicagoland is graced with more than one river to run along. The next installment of this series takes us to the Little Calumet River. We’ll start through the peaceful Forest Preserves of Whistler Woods and cross over the Little Calumet on the Major Taylor Trail. We’ll also see a bat house and osprey nesting pole on the run too (wildlife spotting not guaranteed, but fingers crossed)! Here's everything you need to know about PART 5 of this series! (NOTE: You do NOT have to have attended any previous river tours! The content of these runs build off each other but also stand alone) MEET UP: Meet at 1pm on Saturday, November 19 at Whistler Woods Forest Preserve (735 W 134th St, Riverdale, IL 60827). RUN: This event features a ~3 mile, easy-paced route with a couple of stops. POST-RUN: We'll hang in Whistler Woods for a potluck-style picnic and enjoy the beauty of the forest! You're highly encouraged bring a treat to share with the group. Allison will bring Old Fashioned Donuts, a Southside favorite a featured bakery in Jennifer Billock's Historic Chicago Bakeries (which has inspired several other Read & Run tours!). After the potluck wraps up, Allison will share other Read & Run Chicago-related suggestions for what to do in the area (pizza, Pullman, and more!). 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: Chapters 15, 17, 21, and 22. 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.z 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.