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Bank of America Chicago Marathon 2024 schedule of events


Race weekend schedule

Thursday, October 10, 2024
11:00 a.m. to 6 p.m. Abbott Health & Fitness Expo
McCormick Place, Lakeside Center

Friday, October 11, 2024
9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Abbott Health & Fitness Expo
McCormick Place, Lakeside Center

7 to 10 p.m. Welcome Reception
Bank of America Building, Floor 3 (ticketed guests only)
110 N. Wacker Drive

Saturday, October 12, 2024
7:30 a.m. Abbott Chicago 5K
9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Abbott Health & Fitness Expo
McCormick Place, Lakeside Center

Sunday, October 13, 2024 – Race Day
5:30 a.m. – Grant Park Open to Participants
5:30 a.m. – Gear Check and Start Corrals Open
7:20 a.m. – Marathon Wheelchair Start (men)
7:21 a.m. – Marathon Wheelchair Start (women)
7:23 a.m. – Marathon Handcycle Start
7:30 a.m. – Wave 1 Start (red)
8:00 a.m. – Wave 2 Start (blue)
8:35 a.m. – Wave 3 Start (orange)
9:30 a.m. – Spectator access to Grant Park begins
9:30 a.m. – Post-Race Party Begins
4:00 p.m. – Event Ends

*All times subject to change

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