House music was born in Chicago in the early 1980s as an act of resistance, release, and rebirth. It gave people, especially Black, queer, and marginalized communities space to feel free. On the dance floor, "Take me higher" was both a promise and a plea.
DJs like Frankie Knuckles, spinning at the legendary Warehouse, experimented with drum machines, synthesizers, and extended mixes, creating hypnotic rhythms that made people move.
Heartbreak and The Silver Room are drawing upon this same spirit, and are teaming up to celebrate the rhythm that built Chicago. This collaboration connects the city’s house music roots with the marathon. Just like house music layers beats to build momentum, marathon training layers effort, resilience, and flow to create a powerful rhythm of its own.
As part of the marathon lead-up, we’re bringing runners and music lovers together to honor Chicago’s legacy.
Special Event's
The Local Run is an exploration of the culture that makes a city.
Chicago is the birthplace of House music and The Silver Room carries that legacy every day. Heartbreak’s Chicago Marathon lead-up is connecting this proud fact of the city’s history to the athlete experience of training in partnership with The Silver Room.
Join us for a special event celebrating running, music, and the sounds that are the pulse of this city. Eric Williams and Marielle Hall will lead the run and conversation.
Event schedule:
6:30 - Guests arrive
6:45 - Eric & Marielle welcome runners, walkers, and party people
6:50 - Run (3 miles) & walk (1 mile) begins
7:30 - Light bites & beverages with sounds of The Silver Room
7:45 - Eric & Marielle Conversation & Panel
8:05 - Music & mingle
8:30 - Event Concludes
RSVP HERE!
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Longest Long Run powered by Nike Running is the pinnacle training event of Heartbreak's Chicago Training journey. Join Olympian and Heartbreak Coach Marielle Hall & local coach Hayden Ricca for this high-energy dress-rehearsal. Nike Running will be on-hand with special giveaways. Maurten Gels will be provided to attendees on-course. Snacks to follow & a unique integration with The Silver Room on the course. All paces welcome. This is a free event. Must RSVP in advance to attend.
The Silver Room will bring vibes to South Side water & fuel stop with a special House inspired playlist & gift (while supplies last).
RSVP HERE!
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Support the $1M Art Fund for The Silver Room
For nearly three decades, The Silver Room has been more than a store it’s been a cultural heartbeat for Chicago. Founded by Eric Williams in 1997, it has launched thousands of Black and Brown artists and entrepreneurs, hosted countless events, and generated over $10 million in economic impact for Chicago communities.
That’s why The Silverroom is launching the $1M Art Fund. The Fund will:
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Continue uplifting Black and Brown artists and entrepreneurs
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Host cultural events and community gatherings
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Revive the legendary Silver Room Block Party
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Build sustainable models to preserve culture in the face of displacement
This is a fundraiser to protect and expand one of Chicago’s most important cultural institutions. Donate here.
Shop The Silver Room here.