News
Still time to run or walk in Saturday’s 5K
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It’s not too late to participate in the eighth annual walk/run that’s held i the heart of Austin. The event starts at 8:30 a.m. Sept. 16.
Community
Early bird registration for Austin 5k run/walk is Friday
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Friday, Sept. 1 is the early bird registration deadline for runners and walkers wanting to participate in the Austin POWER 5k. This year’s event will be held Sept. 16 and start at Chicago and Mayfield.
Community
Explore Austin by bike on Saturday
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The Austin Soul Ride will start at 10 a.m. Aug. 26 at the Pop Courts, at Chicago Avenue and Lockwood.
Chicago Park District
Work out for free Dec. 30 through Jan. 8
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Register to work out at one of the Chicago Park District’s fitness centers. West Side locations incluce Amundsen, Columbus, Garfield and La Follette parks.
News
Austin running club wants to empower Blacks to be active
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Anyone interested in running can join CARA’S Austin Running Crew, which meets every Thursday at 5 p.m. for most of the year. The last run of the season was last week, but the group will begin again in February.
Community
Sign up for Austin’s annual 5K
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Time is running out to register for this year’s Austin P.O.W.E.R. run/walk that will be held Saturday, Sept. 17. Registration is $35 per person, or $300 for groups of 10. Sign up now!
Community
Apply for a free bike from the city
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Applications are being accepted from eligible Chicagoans through Aug. 4th. The Chicago Department of Transportation will begin distributing bikes in August to residents participating this year in the Green Corps, Learn to Ride and Open Boulevard events.
5K
Run, walk at Columbus Park with your friends, family, neighbors
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The first Columbus Park event of the ‘Go Run series will be held at 9 a.m. March 5. Participants may choose from either a 1 mile or 3.1 mile course. The series is organized by the Chicago Park District and the Chicago Area Runners Association. Register this week, before the event.
5K
West Side youth look forward to running in Austin’s annual 5K
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The Austin P.O.W.E.R. 5K will be held Saturday morning, starting at the corner of Chicago and Mayfield avenues. Among those participating in the sixth annual event will be a group of high school students, adult mentors and Cook County Sheriff’s office officers.
Austin POWER 5K
Register now for Austin’s annual 5K
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Sign up today for next month’s 3.1-mile run/walk in Austin. After a year break because of COVID-19, the annual Austin P.O.W.E.R 5K is back. Registration is $35 per person for the Sept. 25th event.