CHEER ZONES
Words of encouragement and cheers of support from spectators have helped thousands of participants cross the finish line at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. Your energy and inspiration make a difference!
Consider creating a Cheer Zone on the 2024 course with your run club, nonprofit organization, business or neighborhood group to encourage runners on race day. The Community Cheer Zone Application will be available in the coming months.
The Bank of America Chicago Marathon also features four themed cheer zones on the course at the 8K marker, Mile 13.1, Mile 15 and Mile 26.
BANK OF AMERICA SHAMROCK SHUFFLE CHEER ZONE – 8K
Cheer on runners as they shamROCK through the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle Cheer Zone located in Lincoln Park at the 8K mark. The Shamrock Shuffle is the kickoff to the Chicago running season and is a continuation of the city’s St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. Visit shamrockshuffle.com for more information.
BANK OF AMERICA CHICAGO 13.1 CHEER ZONE – MILE 13.1
Reimagine the run and celebrate Chicago’s West Side at the halfway point of the course! The third annual Bank of America Chicago 13.1 will take place on June 9, 2024, running through the historic parks, boulevards and vibrant culture of Garfield Park, Humboldt Park and Douglass Park. Visit chicago13point1.com to learn more.
CHARITY BLOCK PARTY – MILE 15
Thousands of Bank of America Chicago Marathon participants run and fundraise on behalf of important local, national and global causes. To celebrate the impact these participants make, the Bank of America Chicago Marathon hosts a Charity Block Party near Mile 15. Spectators, family and friends can cheer on their charity runners at the Charity Block Party, located at Adams Street and Loomis Street near Whitney Young High School.
BANK OF AMERICA CHEER ZONES
Join Bank of America to make some noise supporting race participants at one of our on-course Cheer Zones located at Mile 13 on N. Wacker in front of Bank of America Tower and again at Mile 26, close to the finish line, near Michigan Avenue and Roosevelt Road. Entertainment, cheer items and more will be available.
COMMUNITY CHEER ZONES
Local running clubs, community groups, organizations, businesses and international groups have organized cheer zones throughout the course to motivate participants on their 26.2-mile journey through Chicago.
If you have questions, please contact communityrelations@cemevent.com.
EAST SIDE VIEWING AREA
Cheer on participants as they make the turn onto Columbus Drive in the final stretch of the 2024 Bank of America Chicago Marathon. Spectators can purchase East Side Viewing Area tickets to access an exclusive spectator viewing area at the finish line.
East Side Viewing Area tickets
