Photo by Grace Pisula.
Come see Chicago’s best street art with us in this fun 5K Chicago Shakeout Art Run to celebrate Chicago Marathon weekend and see West Town’s best murals. The Art Run is open to everyone - whether you’ll be cheering on the big day or are racing, you’ll love this art-packed fun 5K celebrating Chicago’s best street art. With a guided runner’s mediation led by Vacation of the Mind following the run, to help you relax and prepare for the big race! (Or for your next race, if you are not running Chicago Marathon). Hosted by Chicago Truborn gallery and sponsored by Clif Bar, Getaround and Custom Performance. A portion of ticket proceeds go to Chicago Truborn’s West Town Walls murals.
Join Runstreet on a tour of Chicago’s best street art with this relaxed, 10-minute-mile paced guided 5K run in Chicago’s colorful West Town neighborhood. The run begins and ends at Chicago Truborn, where you can check out incredible local art and grab your marathon fuel and snacks from Clif Bar. A special 30-minute runner’s meditation that will prepare you for your next race will follow the run, let by Briana Bragg of Vacation of the Mind.
FAQs
What should I bring?
Come ready to run! Dress for the weather and be prepared to run and have fun! There will be a bag drop at the event but bring your phone and valuables on the run for photo-taking opps.
What if it is raining?
The run is rain or shine, but if there is extreme weather or thunderstorms, the event will be rescheduled within 4 weeks of the original date, and everyone will be notified of the changed time and date via email. If you cannot make the changed event, you will receive credit toward a future Chicago Art Run.
What if I cannot attend?
No refunds. In the event that you cannot make the event, you can receive credit toward a future art run or transfer your ticket by emailing marnie@runtreet.com.
What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?
Street parking available as well as public transport via CTA bus.
What can/can't I bring to the event?
There will be a bag drop. Carry valuables on the run as Chicago Truborn is not liable for anything lost or stolen.
Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Email marnie@runstreet.com.
Is my registration/ticket transferrable?
Yes. If you cannot make the event, email marnie@runstreet.com to transfer your ticket. Include the full name and email address of the person you'd like to transfer your ticket to.
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
Bring your ticket or an electronic confirmation of your ticket.
What is the refund policy?
In the event of extreme weather, the run will be rescheduled or you can use credit toward a future Art Run. If you cannot make the event, you can transfer your ticket to someone who can make it, or you will receive a credit toward a future event. Email marnie@runstreet.com to do so.
Student discount of 25% with code SCHOOL1. Dogs and kids under 12 run free!