About this Event
Join Read and Run Chicago and Rachel Weber, a professor of urban planning at UIC, for a 3-mile run in the Loop inspired by her book, From Boom to Bubble: How Finance Built the New Chicago!
Enjoy an easy-paced 3-mile run through three sub-markets of the Loop inspired by Dr. Weber’s award-winning book, From Boom to Bubble. Along the way, she will describe the financial origins of some of the Loop’s most famous skycrappers as well as the relocation of the city’s primary office district from LaSalle Street to Wacker Drive to Fulton Market.
PREPARE: Before the event, please read Dr. Weber’s From Boom to Bubble. You can purchase the book using this link. All registered runners will receive a code to receive 50% off their purchase of the book on the University of Chicago Press site. Please email [email protected] or message on Instagram to receive the discount code.
MEET: Meet at 9am on Sunday, July 10 outside of the Chicago Board of Trade Building (Google Maps Link here).
ROUTE: Dr. Weber will guide runners on a 3-mile, easy-paced run through the Loop following important sites featured in her book.
END: Dr. Weber and runners will have a discussion at Time Out Market (Google Maps Link here). The cost of food is not included in the event.
All registered runners will receive reminder emails and details 2 days and 4 hours prior to the event.
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 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.
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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.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Chicago Board of Trade Building, 141 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, United States
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