WELCOME

Dear participants,

We’re so excited to welcome you to Chicago on Sunday, October 9 for the 44th running of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. We know how much goes into preparing for a marathon, and we’re honored that you’ve chosen to take time out of your life to prepare for this event.

As you finish your final preparations, we encourage you to read through all the information in this guide. The 2022 Bank of America Chicago Marathon Participant Guide is a step-by-step manual to assist you and your loved ones throughout race weekend.

As always, if you have any questions about the event, please contact our office by emailing office@chicagomarathon.com.

On behalf of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon staff, Bank of America, the City of Chicago, our sponsors and volunteers, thank you for joining us. See you at the start line!

Sincerely,

Carey Pinkowski

Executive Race Director Bank of America Chicago Marathon

EVENT WEBSITE

The Bank of America Chicago Marathon website (chicagomarathon.com) is a great resource for your pre-race, race day and post-race needs. The website has the most up-to-date participant, event and spectator information.

If you can’t find the answer to your question, please contact the event via email at office@chicagomarathon.com.

By sharing event communications digitally, 48 tons of materials will not be used, avoiding an estimated 400 metric tons of CO2e emissions from being produced and saving 814 trees. Environmental impact estimates were made using the Environmental Network Paper Calculator Version 4.0. For more information visit: papercalculator.org.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Thursday, October 6

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

Friday, October 7

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

Saturday, October 8

Abbott Chicago 5K Start: Grant Park (Ida B. Wells Dr. & Michigan Ave.) Race start: 7:30 a.m.

Visit chicago5k.com for more information.

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

Sunday, October 9

Grant Park Marathon Wheelchair Start (men) Marathon Wheelchair Start (women) Marathon Handcycle Start Wave 1 Start (red) Wave 2 Start (blue) Wave 3 Start (orange) Spectator access to Grant Park begins

27th Mile Post-Race Party Grant Park, Butler Field 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. 7:20 a.m. 7:21 a.m. 7:23 a.m. 7:30 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 8:35 a.m. 9:30 a.m.

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 2022 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 2022 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. Fans can 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 is available now on the App Store and Google Play.

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 previews a section of the Chicago Marathon as it weaves past iconic downtown landmarks. The race kicks off in Grant Park and finishes in the heart of Chicago’s Loop neighborhood. 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.

SUSTAINABILITY

Incorporating environmentally and socially responsible practices is an important part of the operational planning, preparation and execution of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. In 2018, the Bank of America Chicago Marathon was named an Evergreen Inspire certified event by the Council for Responsible Sport in recognition of our sustained commitment to environmental stewardship and social responsibility. We ask that you join us race weekend as we continue our efforts to be a more sustainable event.

Consider offsetting your race weekend travel. The Bank of America Chicago Marathon has partnered with Cool Effect to provide participants with a way to offset emissions from travel to the event. Proceeds support Cool Effect’s portfolio of offset projects around the world, such as clean cookstoves, forest preservation and methane capture. You can purchase offsets from Cool Effect within your participant account.

Look for recycling icons located throughout the guide to learn how you can help us with our sustainability initiatives at this year’s event.

LOST & 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 9 and from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Monday, October 10. Any items unclaimed by Friday, October 28 will no longer be available.

TRANSLATION SERVICES

CulturaLink will provide virtual translation services for participants and spectators at the Abbott Health & Fitness Expo, as well as on race day. The technology-based video translation service is designed to meet the needs of participants and spectators while in Chicago for the race.

Visit theculturalink.com to learn more.

EVENT RULES

The following event rules are intended to help produce and direct a large-scale event, to ensure the safety of all participants, to meet the requirements of local government permits and to be compliant with applicable USA Track & Field (USATF) and World Athletics regulations for participant performance records and event liability.