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Baltic Way Commemoration Run, Chicago area
August 24, 2025 All day
Come join the celebration at the end of the runat the Chicago Estonian House. Barbecue lunch ($10) and bar open. Cheer on the arriving runners as they get to the Estonian House at 2:00pm.
There is still time to join the run! If you’re still interested in being a runner, details below.
Wear your national colors with pride!
Here is the final plan of our Baltic Way Commemoration Run:
6:30–6:45 AM
Meeting at 5401 S Western Ave, Horizon Science Academy backyard parking lot.
This is the place where personal cars can be parked. We’ll get on the van and go to the starting point.
6:55 AM – Darius and Girėnas Memorial (W Marquette Rd & S California Ave)
7:00 AM – Start of the run
7:05 AM – Nativity BVM Lithuanian Church (6800 S Fairfield Ave)
7:30 AM – Chicago Lithuanian Center (5620 S Claremont Ave)
9:15 AM – 1953–1965 N Milwaukee Ave (SW corner of Western & Milwaukee Ave)
10:30 AM – Ligzda – Latvian Community Center & School (6551 W Montrose Ave)
2:00 PM – Estonian House (14700 Estonian Ln)
Route Map:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/J9FxX8rGcH1KCbtY6
(See attached image for full route overview)
The van comfortably accommodates 14 riders. Everyone is free to choose how to arrive at the meeting point and how to arrange transportation afterward.
National flags—large and small—are a must. Though our joint team has fewer men than ladies, the men will do their best to carry flags and relieve our ladies from that duty.
We’ll load some bottled water, but it’s always better if everyone brings their own snacks and drinks. Please dress according to the weather. Even a change of shoes is a good idea. There’s a good chance the weather will be as favorable as it could be this summer in August.
Based on experience, I promise the 7-hour event will not keep you bored. At the Latvian and Estonian places, communities will be greeting us. For the occasion, it would be nice to have something special to put on at the finish.
Let’s continue to stay in touch until we get together.
Any concerns or questions? Please send a TXT to 708-275-6469 or write an email to alg.remeika@gmail.com
Let’s run together in unity and pride!