Event Description

Running the Bank of America Chicago Marathon is the pinnacle of achievement for elite athletes and everyday runners alike. On race day, runners from all 50 states and more than 100 countries will set out to accomplish a personal dream by reaching the finish line in Grant Park.

Schedule of events

Friday, October 9
Abbott Health & Fitness Expo; Packet pick-up
McCormick Place, North Building, Hall B
9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Saturday, October 10
International Chicago 5K
Daley Plaza (50 W. Washington Street)
Race start: 7:30 a.m.

Abbott Health & Fitness Expo; Packet pick-up
McCormick Place, North Building, Hall B
9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Sunday, October 11

5:30 a.m. – Gear check opens
5:30 a.m. – Start corrals open
7:20 a.m. – Wave 1 (Red) start corrals close
7:20 a.m. – Marathon Wheelchair Start (men)
7:21 a.m. – Marathon Wheelchair Start (women)
7:22 a.m. – Handcycle Start
7:30 a.m. – Wave 1 Start
7:45 a.m. – Wave 2 (Blue) start corrals close
8:00 a.m. – Wave 2 Start
8:10 a.m. – Wave 3 (Orange) start corrals close
8:35 a.m. – Wave 3 Start
9:30 a.m. – Grant Park opens to spectators
9:30 a.m. – Biofreeze 27th Mile Post-Race Party starts
4:00 p.m. – Gear check closes
4:00 p.m. – Biofreeze 27th Mile Post-Race Party ends

Times are subject to change.

Nike Pace Team

The Nike Pace Team is comprised of marathon veterans who help others achieve their performance goals. The Nike Pace Team will pace groups of runners according to the following finish times: 3:00, 3:05, 3:10, 3:15, 3:20, 3:25, 3:30, 3:35, 3:40, 3:45, 3:50, 3:55, 4:00, 4:10, 4:20, 4:30, 4:40, 4:50, 5:00, 5:15, 5:30 and 5:45.

Lost and found

Lost and found items will be collected throughout race weekend at the Abbott Health & Fitness Expo and in Grant Park on race day.

Biofreeze 27th Mile Post-Race Party

After connecting with your loved ones, celebrate your accomplishment at the Biofreeze 27th Mile Post-Race Party in Butler Field, near the start line at Columbus Drive and Jackson Drive. The outdoor celebration will feature live music and food and beverages available for purchase. Participants age 21 and over (photo ID required) can redeem the tear-off portion of their bib number for one Goose Island 312 Urban Wheat Ale or a Born + Raised Cream Ale.

Massage therapy

Trained volunteers will offer complimentary post-race massage treatments for participants from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Massage Tent will be located within the Biofreeze 27th Mile Post-Race Party at the southwest corner, adjacent to the Petrillo Band Shell.

Race day runner results

Look up your finisher results at the race day runner results tent within the Biofreeze 27th Mile Post-Race Party. Volunteers will be on hand to help participants and spectators look up unofficial race day results.