Join Read & Run Chicago at Pilsen Community Books for an audiobook walk or run with Libro.fm!
RSVP for the walk or run:
Are you completing the Read & Run Chicago Fall Challenge? This event is as one of the “books” you can check off!
About the walk/run:
Join Read & Run Chicago at Pilsen Community Books (1531 W 18th) on Sunday, October 18 at 10:30 AM for an audiobook walk/run in partnership with Libro.fm.
Meet up with a group of other walkers and runners and receive free Libro.fm audiobook credits. Download your audiobook of choice (we’ll have a playlist of Chicago-based books if you need inspiration!), put on your headphones, and get ready to move! After, you’ll have the opportunity to stick around for snacks and social time with volunteer Sarita Muley.
All are welcome, whether or not you’ve attended a Read & Run Chicago event before. We’d love to meet you!
BONUS: If you’re new to Libro.fm, get three audiobooks for the price of one using the code READANDRUN when you start a new one-credit per month membership. Redeem by October 31 via this link.
What to bring:
Cell phone with the Libro.fm app downloaded
Headphones
Anything you personally need to feel comfortable along your walk or run (here’s advice on what to wear if it’s hot or cold)
Movement options:
Walk with volunteer Sarita Muley (~20:00 minute per mile pace) around Pilsen for about 45 minutes
Run a 5K with volunteer Cynthia Chen (12:00 minute per mile pace) around Pilsen
Schedule:
10:30 AM Gather at Pilsen Community Books (1531 W 18th) to redeem your free credits
10:45 AM Split into walk or run groups
11:30 AM Finish at Pilsen Community Books and optional post-run/walk food with volunteer Sarita Muley in Pilsen
Other details:
Parking and transportation options:
CTA Pink Line (18th Street station)
#9 Ashland bus
Paid street parking available on 18th street and side streets
Inclement weather plan: If it becomes unsafe to walk or run outdoors, Sarita and Cynthia will still be at Pilsen Community Books at 10:30 AM. Go to say hi, redeem your free audiobook credits, and walk/run on your own when it’s safe to do so!