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Spring Run/Hike with BPO Hikes + Peace Runners 773

Get active and explore The Morton Arboretum this spring!

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BPO Hikes and Peace Runners 773 have teamed up with The Morton Arboretum to host a free spring run/hike.

Join us for tram rides, music, community workouts, and nature education at The Morton Arboretum. Take a hike on the trails with a naturalist guide, enjoy a run led by Peace Runners, and take a ride in The Morton Arboretum’s nature tram. Partake in yoga and HIIT workouts with Peace Runners 773 coaches. We will have snacks, refreshments, gift bags, and raffles from our sponsors, too.

Get started on accomplishing your goals this spring!

How to Sign Up

The event is free, but registration is required. Click “Register now” to sign up. Tickets are limited. Please confirm you are able to attend before registering.

Getting There

No car? no problem! Transportation from the Golden Dome is provided, free of charge. Reserve a spot on the bus when you register, and then meet us at 100 N Central Ave Chicago, IL 60626 on April 20, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. The bus will return to the Golden Dome by 2:30 p.m.

If you are driving, we will meet at The Morton Arboretum Parking Lot 33 at 10:00 a.m. Just let the gatehouse attendant know you are here for BPO Hikes + Peace Runners, and they will direct you to the right location.

Event Organizers

Black People Outside (BPO)

At BPO, Chevy and Kam understand the need for representation and comfort when trying new experiences. As city dwellers themselves, they realized the lack of diversity in outdoor spaces and made it their mission to change that. Through engaging short-form videos on social media and arranging free group hikes in Chicago, they aim to make the great outdoors just as appealing as the city and break down barriers for urban communities to explore and discover nature.

Their journey began during the pandemic lockdown, when travel restrictions forced them to seek adventure closer to home. That’s when they took a chance and went camping in Grand Teton National Park. The stunning landscape left them inspired, but also aware of the lack of diversity in most outdoor spaces. BPO was born from their desire to share their experiences in the outdoors and encourage others to join them. They use social media to spread the word and build a community of outdoor enthusiasts, united by their love for adventure and diversity. Follow them on Instagram at @blk.people.outside and @bpo.hikes.

Peace Runners 773

Peace Runners 773 advocates for a healthier lifestyle through restorative and holistic wellness. The organization engages, empowers, and teaches various fundamentals of movement. Their mission is to give underprivileged communities an opportunity to live long healthier lives by providing essentials and resources and creating safe spaces for people to network and interact. Learn more at their website.

What to Know

The event is free, but registration is required. Click “Register now” to sign up.

Tickets are limited, so please confirm you are able to attend before registering.

Transportation from the Golden Dome is provided, free of charge. Reserve a spot on the bus when you register, and then meet at 100 N. Central Ave Chicago, IL 60626 on April 20, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. The bus will return to the Golden Dome by 2:30 p.m.

If you are driving, we will meet at The Morton Arboretum Parking Lot 33 at 10:00 a.m. Just let the gatehouse attendants know you are here for BPO Hikes + Peace Runners, and they will direct you to the right location.

Program Schedule

April 20, 2024, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Parking Lot 33

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