Although the big race may not be until Sunday, the 2023 Bank of America Chicago Marathon weekend officially kicks off Thursday as the Abbott Health & Fitness\u2026
The Expo, located at McCormick Place, 2301 S. Martin Luther King Drive, features more than 100 exhibitors -- including apparel and footwear, food, technology, fitness and more -- and a jam-packedBut the Expo isn't just for runners picking up their race-day packets and bib numbers. It's for families, friends and spectators, too.Feeling out of the loop? We'll catch you up on the Chicago news you need to know.
The Expo, which is open to the public, will open its doors beginning Thursday at 11 a.m. Here's what to know:The Expo takes place across three days, starting on Thursday, Oct. 5 and ending on Saturday, Oct. 7. Expo times are listed below but subject to change.Each day, Chicago Running Coach Chris Wehrman will open the Expo with race day tips and Pace Team Leaders will follow by sharing advice on keeping a steady pace., 2007, 2008 and 2010 women’s wheelchair champion.
Friday, Abbott will host the 3 p.m. “I Am Unstoppable” panel which will feature Tom Eller, the world’s first deaf-born Abbott World Marathon major six-star medal finisher; Ryan Patena, an Abbott Commercial IT consultant and multi-time marathoner with type 1 diabetes; and Daniel Romanchuk, the 2018 and 2019 Bank of America Chicago Marathon men’s wheelchair champion.
Saturday starts an hour earlier at 12:00 p.m. and features seven main stage events. Non-binary Inclusion Advocate and Executive Director of the Queer Running Society Jake Federowski will speak on the importance of queer inclusion and Dr. Phillip Skiba will share last-minute tips on pacing.Participants over 21 will receive a tag on their bib number for one redeemable Goose Island Beer after the race.Parking is available at McCormick Place Parking Lot C for those choosing to drive.
Parking spots throughout the McCormick Place campus but not at Lot C do not have reduced rates and are charged at $25. Parking directions can be foundin advance to avoid long lines at the airport. CTA fare, Ventra information and directions to McCormick Place can be found in theor take advantage of the Metra’s $7 Saturday or Sunday pass, and the $10 Weekend Pass which is only available on the
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