13.1 Shakeout Run

Join Family Style RC and Read & Run Chicago at Scratch Goods (127 N Peoria) on Saturday, June 6 at 9:00 AM for a special shakeout run before the Bank of America Chicago `13.1!

Our three mile shakeout route to Union Park in the West Loop is a window into Chicago's West Side.

Some history: West Side parks along the 13.1 route, Humboldt Park, Garfield Park, and Douglas Park, were all products of famed landscape architect Jens Jensen, who first used Union Park as a test zone for the signature prairie style you'll see in the forementioned parks he later designed.

After the route, stick around for 20% off any Scratch Goods products, complimentary products courtesy of Propel, Chargel, Nuun, and Brami, plus book sales and more. We'll giving a special send off to the Family Style RC and Read & Run Chicago Chicago Distance Series Entries from Equity teams and wishing luck to all runners.

Here's the schedule:

• 9:00 AM - Meet at Scratch Goods
• 9:15 AM - Kick off
• 9:20 AM - Split into pace groups and start the run
• 10:00 AM -10:45 AM - Post-shakeout celebration

Bring your family, friends, coworkers - whoever! Whether you'll be racing the Bank of America Chicago 13.1 or simply looking for a fun way to get some miles in community, you are welcome!

BONUS:

• Any runners who purchase products from Scratch Goods at our shakeout will be entered into a giveaway for a mask bar table for two at a future date ($180 value)!
• Sign up for the June 6 Mask Bar at 11:00 AM or 11:30 AM and get 50% off using the code "shakeoutmb"

Meet your hosts:

About Family Style RC: Officially kicking off in May 2022 during AANHPI Heritage Month, Family Style RC has proudly served as a vibrant, community-oriented running group that centers its fitness meetups around upcoming races, holidays, and special events. Rooted deeply in AANHPI culture, where “family-style” embodies the spirit of community and togetherness, Family Style RC invites everyone to the table not just to run but also to foster meaningful connections and celebrate shared experiences.

About Read & Run Chicago: Read & Run Chicago is a community organization managed under Read & Run Tours. Founded in 2021, the mission is simple: to use movement and stories to explore Chicago. Programming includes free community meetups like book swaps and reading nights, plus what the organization is most known for: book-themed guided runs where stories take place, all inspired by books set in Chicago, mostly written by local authors. Read & Run Chicago’s ultimate goal is to help Chicagoans better connect with themselves, each other, and the physical spaces they call home. Along the way, Read & Run Chicago champions literacy initiatives, local nonprofits, public libraries, independent bookstores, and the writers who bring Chicago’s communities to life. They’ve hosted over 120 events featuring 30+ authors and local experts and have been highlighted by CNN, Runner’s World, Midwest Living, NBC’s Chicago Today, FOX32 Good Day Chicago, WGN Radio, Block Club Chicago, and more. More information at readandrunchicago.com, Instagram, and Facebook.