Chicago Times-Herald Auto Race Route (IL)

Submitted by feamster on Tue, 03/22/2022 - 08:33am
Description

This route follows the course of the 1895 Chicago Times-Herald Race, which was the first automobile race held in the United States (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago_Times-Herald_race). The winner of that race finished in 7 hours and 53 minutes of running time, and 10 hours and 23 minutes of elapsed time, which makes an interesting and realistic comparison point for present day runners on this route.

Linear Park Perimeter (MI)

Submitted by nickinsley on Mon, 03/21/2022 - 12:30pm
Description

The Battle Creek Linear Park contains over 26 miles of paved pathway with parks, plants, animals, playgrounds, fishing, & historical and cultural markers. The perimeter loop is 10.5 miles and goes along both the Kalamazoo & Battle Creek Rivers through Downtown Battle Creek. Highlights downtown include the Battle Creek Area Math and Science Center, with views of Friendship Park, Central High School, the Willard Library, Kellogg House Park, and an Underground Railroad Sculpture.