Bank of America Chicago Marathon 2023 | Sports Travel International

Bank of America Chicago Marathon

Sunday 8 October 2023

Duration: 3, 4 & 5 Nights Distance: Marathon

The Bank of America Chicago Marathon is one of the best and fastest marathon courses in the world that sees the entire city come to life. There is huge crowd support around the course and to add to the atmosphere, there will be live bands along the route. The Chicago Marathon is one of the six World Marathon Majors. Sports Travel International offers guaranteed entry with a hotel package.

Sample 3 night itinerary

Friday 6th October 2023:

On arrival in Chicago, make your way to the SpringHill Suites Hotel. When you arrive at the hotel you will be welcomed by the Sports Travel International guide who will be in the hotel reception at various times throughout the day and evening. Normal time for check in is from 3pm. After check in (and if you have time), our guide will accompany the group to the marathon expo & race number collection.

Saturday 7th October 2023:

If you didn’t attend the marathon expo yesterday, today is your final day to do so. Please bring your passport with you as ID. The rest of the day is for you to explore what Chicago has on offer.

Today is also the official Chicago 5k with a Start location: Daley Plaza, 50 W. Washington Street
Race start: 7:30 a.m for anybody who has purchased a place directly with the event organisers.

This evening, your Sports Travel International Representative will hold a meet and greet with your fellow runners and the opportunity to listen to tips for tomorrow’s events and ask any questions you may have.

Sunday 8th October 2023: RACE DAY

The months of training and pre-race nerves have all come down to this moment. Today you will line up at the start line with thousands of other runners ready to run The Bank of America Chicago Marathon.

New for 2023 – included in the package price for runner only, is a race day breakfast and room to keep warm at the Congress Plaza Hotel close to the start are. Enjoy a breakfast between 4.30am – 7.30am, keeping warm in our conference room, before heading into your start corrals. Our staff will point you in the direct of the start area from the hotel.

Your Sports Travel Representative will later escort any spectators to our cheer zone, where our staff and your supports will be there to cheer all the runner along.

We expect the day’s schedule to look something like the below. Please check the Bank of America Chicago Marathon website for last minute updates. The start and the finish of the race are located at Grant Park.

Estimated Event Timings

05:30 AM – Gear check opens
05:30 AM – Start corrals open
07:20 AM – Wheelchair Start
07:21 AM – Hand-Cycle Start
07:23 AM – Athletes with Disabilities Start
07:30 AM – Wave 1 Start
08:00 AM – Wave 2 Start
08:35 AM – Wave 3 Start

After the Marathon there is the Bank of America Chicago Marathon 27th Mile Post-Race Party at Grant Park, Butler Field from 09:30AM until 16:00 PM (times are subject to change)

This evening, we will be holding a celebration party for all our runners and your companions to celebrate your running success, at Bub City from 7pm – 10pm including drinks and a hot and cold buffet. Join us at this sprawling, buzzy BBQ eatery & bar with a country-western theme, live music & comfort food. Maximum capacity is 250 people and will be by invitation and RSVP. Price included in your package.

Monday 9th October 2023:

The morning is free for some sightseeing or last minute shopping. Hotel check out is 12 noon so you can check out early, store your bags and head off to enjoy Chicago. Ensure you return in good time for your return flight home, unless you have extended your stay.

Bank of America Chicago Marathon