RUNNER INFORMATION

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

Schedule of events
Bank of America Chicago Marathon App, Powered by TCS
Abbott Chicago 5K
Pace Team
Broadcast information
Information tents
Lost and found
Race day lactation spaces
Runner reunite
27th Mile Post-Race Party
Goose Island Beer Co. post-race celebrations
Official Nike merchandise
Official program
Abbott World Marathon Majors Wanda Age Group World Championships

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Thursday, October 5

Abbott Health & Fitness Expo; Packet pick-up
McCormick Place, Lakeside Center
11 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Friday, October 6

Abbott Health & Fitness Expo; Packet pick-up
McCormick Place, Lakeside Center
9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Saturday, October 7

Abbott Chicago 5K
Start line: Columbus Drive (between Jackson Drive and Ida B. Wells Drive)
Finish line: Wacker Drive and Jackson Boulevard
Race start: 7:30 a.m.

Abbott Health & Fitness Expo; Packet pick-up
McCormick Place, Lakeside Center
9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Sunday, October 8

Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Grant Park
Marathon Wheelchair Start (men): 7:20 a.m.
Marathon Wheelchair Start (women): 7:21 a.m.
Marathon Handcycle Start: 7:23 a.m.
Marathon Wave 1 Start (red): 7:30 a.m.
Marathon Wave 2 Start (blue): 8 a.m.
Marathon Wave 3 Start (orange): 8:35 a.m.
Spectator access to Grant Park begins: 9:30 a.m.

27th Mile Post-Race Party
Grant Park, Butler Field
9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

View 2023 Bank of America Chicago Marathon Grant Park map (.pdf)

Subject to change

BANK OF AMERICA CHICAGO MARATHON APP, POWERED BY TCS

The Bank of America Chicago Marathon App, Powered by Tata Consultancy Services is the perfect resource to prepare for the 2023 Bank of America Chicago Marathon. Whether you’re running or spectating, the free mobile app includes everything you’ll need to be prepared for a great race week experience.

The 2023 official race app features unlimited live race day runner tracking, elite athlete profiles, live broadcast streaming, real-time weather, an interactive course map, participant bib share and more. Spectators, submit a digital cheer through the app for the chance for your message to be displayed on the Bank of America Chicago Marathon course as your participant goes by.  Visit the “Cheer” page in the app to submit your message.

The Mobile App will be available in the App and Google Play stores in the coming weeks.

ABBOTT CHICAGO 5K

The Abbott Chicago 5K is the perfect way for marathoners, fans of the sport and friends and family to experience Chicago and take part in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon weekend. The 3.1-mile course weaves through the heart of downtown Chicago and runs past iconic downtown landmarks. The race kicks off in Grant Park on Columbus Drive between Jackson Drive and Ida B. Wells Drive and finishes at Wacker Drive and Jackson Boulevard near Willis Tower. In recognition of each runner’s participation on race day, the event will make a two-dollar donation to the American Diabetes Association for every participant who crosses the finish line.

To learn more about the Abbott Chicago 5K visit chicago5K.com.

PACE TEAM

The Pace Team is comprised of marathon veterans who help others achieve their performance goals. The 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. Learn more about the Pace Team, including how to join and frequently asked questions.

BROADCAST INFORMATION

Watch live

NBC 5 Chicago, Telemundo Chicago and TeleXitos will provide complete live TV coverage and live streaming of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon in English and Spanish. The NBC 5 Chicago, Telemundo Chicago and TeleXitos live television broadcasts will air from 7 – 11 a.m. CST and the live stream will be available at nbcchicago.com and telemundochicago.com, on the NBC 5 and Telemundo Chicago apps, and on the stations’ Roku and Apple TV channels, from 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. CST.

Listen live

670 The Score Sports Radio will provide complete live radio coverage of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon on race day from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Listen to Josh Liss and expert analysts provide a play-by-play of all the exciting action. Download the free Audacy app to listen from anywhere.

Tune in before the race to listen to the Bank of America Chicago Marathon preview shows featuring running experts and the Chicago Marathon Executive Race Director, Carey Pinkowski.

INFORMATION TENTS

Information tents will be available throughout Grant Park on race day. Information volunteers will be available to assist participants and spectators with event information, course maps and general event inquiries as well as lost and found items. Information tents will be in the following areas:

• On the east side of Michigan Avenue at 11th Street
• On the east side of Michigan Avenue at Harrison Street
• On the east side of Michigan Avenue at Jackson Drive
• Within the Buckingham Fountain Gear Check facility (participant-only Information Tent)
• Within the 27th Mile Post-Race Party near the Monroe Drive entrance
• On the northwest corner of Ida B. Wells Drive and Columbus Drive

RACE DAY LACTATION SPACES

Private and semi-private lactation spaces are available to participants on race day. Participants interested in using the spaces will have access to a private or semi-private seating area (chair and table), a water source or a portable hand-washing station and a power source.  Spaces will be available in the following locations:

• Pre-race: Private and semi-private space at the Hilton Chicago (720 S. Michigan Avenue)
• On-course: Private and semi-private tented facility on Laflin Street between Adams Street and Jackson Boulevard at Miles 15 and 16
• Post-race: Semi-private tented facility and private pop-up inflatable lactation pods provided by Mamava at the 27th Mile Post-Race Party

Participants interested in using the pre-race space at the Hilton Chicago are asked to email office@chicagomarathon.com for instructions on how to access the space.

Staff will be onsite at each location to assist those interested in using the space(s) on a first-come first-served basis. Lactation spaces will be equipped with Quick Clean™ Sanitizer Spray and Wipes for equipment courtesy of Medela.

Please note, the event will not store or transport equipment on-course or at the Post-Race Party.

Race day lactation spaces map (.pdf)

Additional questions about lactation spaces can be directed to the office@chicagomarathon.com email in advance of the event.

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. If you are looking for an item that was lost, please go to the nearest information tent for more information or visit chicagomarathon.com/lostandfound to confirm if your item was turned into the event lost and found.

Following the event, items can be reclaimed at the Hilton Chicago (enter off 8th Street) from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday, October 8 and from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Monday, October 9.

Any items unclaimed by Friday, October 27 will no longer be available.

RUNNER REUNITE

Connect with friends and family after the race at Runner Reunite. Alphabetical signs (A-Z) will be staged in Butler Field within the 27th Mile Post-Race Party to facilitate meeting locations by name. When making plans to reunite with your family and friends, we encourage you to identify a specific letter to meet your friends and family by post-race. In addition to this, it’s also important to factor in the time it will take you to navigate through the finish area and collect your bag from gear check. We estimate getting from the finish to the Post-Race Party can 30 minutes or longer. Also, be sure to devise a back-up plan if you cannot locate your party within Grant Park.

27TH MILE POST-RACE PARTY

Celebrate your accomplishment at the 27th Mile Post-Race Party in Butler Field, near the start line at Columbus Drive and Jackson Drive. The outdoor celebration will feature music from a Chicago based DJ, food and beverages available for purchase. Participants aged 21 and over (photo ID required) can redeem the tear-off portion of their bib number for one Goose Island Hazy Beer Hug, Goose Island Full Pocket Pilsner or Michelob ULTRA Superior Light Beer.

The 27th Mile Post-Race Party is open to the public from 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m., with beer ticket sale from 9:30 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. and beer ticket redemption from 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

GOOSE ISLAND BEER CO. POST-RACE CELEBRATIONS

After the 27th Mile Post-Race Party, continue the celebration at one of the five Goose Island Post-Race Participant Celebrations throughout the city. Be one of the first three hundred and twelve runners to arrive wearing a 2023 finisher medal, at any of the five locations, and the first 312 Urban Wheat Ale is on the house!

This year’s Goose Island post-race participant celebrations will take place at:

• Goose Island Tap Room (1800 W. Fulton St., Chicago, IL 60612)
• Goose Island Brewhouse (1800 N. Clybourn Ave., Chicago, IL 60614)
• Lizzie McNeill’s (400 N. McClurg Ct.
, Chicago, IL 60611)
• Napolita (11 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60602)
• Hard Rock Cafe (63 W. Ontario St., Chicago, IL 60654)

OFFICIAL NIKE MERCHANDISE

Commemorate your Bank of America Chicago Marathon experience with official merchandise offered by Nike. The official merchandise collection includes commemorative performance running and lifestyle apparel and can be purchased online, in-store at Nike Chicago or at the Abbott Health & Fitness Expo during race week.

Participants are encouraged to purchase merchandise in advance of race weekend. Shipping or in-store pick up is available for nike.com purchases. Please note, official merchandise is limited.

For a complete list of retail locations visit nike.com/chicago.

Official finisher merchandise will be available beginning Sunday, October 8 at Nike Chicago (669 N. Michigan Ave.), nike.com, in the Nike app and at Heartbreak Hill Running Company (2148 N. Halsted St.).

OFFICIAL PROGRAM

The 2023 program is now available! This special edition of the program traces the event’s history from the first running in 1977 through a preview of the 2023 race. View the program online.

2023 ABBOTT WORLD MARATHON MAJORS WANDA AGE GROUP WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

The Bank of America Chicago Marathon is excited to host the 2023 Abbott World Marathon Majors Wanda Age Group World Championships. The championship race will be held as a part of the Chicago Marathon on Sunday, October 8, with more than 2,700 top age group runners from across the world vying for podium positions in their respective age categories.

The complete Age Group World Championships results will be available on the Abbott World Marathon Majors website.