The Bank of America Chicago Marathon is held on Sunday, October 13, 2024. We encourage you to stay in this friendly Midwestern city as long as your schedule permits! Please contact us to create your own customized itinerary.
Friday, October 11 – Today you will want to pick-up your bib and race packet at the Abbott Health & Fitness Expo at McCormick Place during posted hours. We welcome you to stop by the Marathon Tours & Travel booth!
Saturday, October 12 – Join your running peers at the International Chicago 5 KM! You must register directly with the race for this event. Visit the International Chicago 5 KM website for more details. Today is also your last chance to pick-up your bib and race packet at the Abbott Health & Fitness Expo at the McCormick Place during posted hours. We welcome you to stop by the Marathon Tours & Travel booth!
Sunday, October 13 – Race Day! Following is a schedule provided by the race. We encourage you to check the Bank of America Chicago Marathon website for last minute updates. The start and the finish of the race is at Grant Park.
5:30 AM – Gear check opens
5:30 AM – Start corrals open
7:20 AM – Wheelchair Start
7:21 AM – Handcycle Start
7:23 AM – Athletes with Disabilities Start
7:30 AM – Wave 1 Start
8:00 AM – Wave 2 Start
8:35 AM – Wave 3 Start
Be sure to join the Bank of America Chicago Marathon Biofreeze 27th Mile Post-Race Party at Grant Park, Butler Field from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM! (times are subject to change)