Guinness Record-Holder Completes Run of Every Chicago Street in Flag Race Celebration
The Roosevelt University doctoral student covered more than 4,000 miles across 77 neighborhoods after 680 days of running, supporters said.
- On Sunday, Roosevelt University doctoral student Joabe Barbosa became the first person to run every street in Chicago, completing a nearly 4,000-mile journey at Buckingham Fountain with hundreds of supporters cheering.
- Launching in August 2024, Barbosa explored all 77 city neighborhoods, covering more than 4,000 miles over 680 days while averaging roughly 8.7 miles daily for nearly 90,000 Instagram followers.
- Barbosa's F-1 student visa neared expiration earlier this year when he went unmatched for a clinical internship; Roosevelt University resolved the crisis by offering him a teaching assistantship through 2028.
- Hundreds of supporters joined the final run along Michigan Avenue, with Barbosa distributing 500 Chicago flags as Jahmal Cole, founder of My Block, My Hood, My City, noted the project fostered a 'ripple effect' of connection.
- Ongoing street construction in Chicago ensures Barbosa's completion level will eventually drop below 100 percent, a reality he acknowledged by noting 'I'm never going to be finished.
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Joabe Barbosa Finishes Running Every City Block — With The Help Of 1,000 Chicagoans
The Brazil native's plan to run every Chicago street was thrown for a loop when he faced having to leave the country. With his immigration status resolved, hundreds help Barbosa complete the task Sunday.
Guinness record-holder completes run of every Chicago street with flag race celebration
Joabe Barbosa finished a nearly 2-year, 5,000-mile journey to run every street in Chicago, celebrating with hundreds of supporters carrying Chicago flags along the Magnificent Mile.
Chicago Sun Times
Joabe Bayer Barbosa finishes running all 4,000 miles of Chicago’s city streets
Barbosa completed his final run down Michigan Avenue from Oak Street to Ida B. Wells Drive Sunday with a crowd of fans on Sunday. Several donned Chicago flags as capes, as he has done throughout much of his journey through the city.
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wlsam.comChicago graduate student completes goal of running every street in the city
Sunday marked a significant milestone for a Chicago grad student who reached his goal of running every single street in the city. Joabe Barbosa took the past...
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