EVENT INFORMATION

Thank you for being a part of the 2022 Bank of America Chicago Marathon. Prior to race weekend, please take time to read through the information in this section, as well as the section specific to your race day role. If your role is not included in this guide, you can expect to receive training and further instruction upon checking in.

If you have questions about the event, please contact our office by emailing eventstaff@cemevent.com or volunteer@cemevent.com.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Wednesday, October 5

8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Race office, Event staff and key volunteer credential pick-up Harrison Volunteer Compound, Grant Park

Thursday, October 6

6 a.m. – 6 p.m. Race office hours of operation Harrison Volunteer Compound, Grant Park 10:30 a.m. Abbott Health & Fitness Expo Opening Ceremony McCormick Place, Lakeside Center 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Abbott Health & Fitness Expo hours, Packet Pick-up for Bank of America Chicago Marathon and Abbott Chicago 5K McCormick Place, Lakeside Center 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Media credential pick-up Media Center, Hilton Chicago, Continental Ballrooms

Friday, October 7

6 a.m. – 6 p.m. Race office, Event staff and key volunteer credential pick-up Harrison Volunteer Compound, Grant Park 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Abbott Health & Fitness Expo hours, Packet Pick-up for Bank of America Chicago Marathon and Abbott Chicago 5K McCormick Place, Lakeside Center 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Media credential pick-up Media Center, Hilton Chicago, Continental Ballrooms

10 a.m. Elite athlete press conference** Media Center, Hilton Chicago, Continental Ballrooms

Saturday, October 8

4 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Abbott Chicago 5K Start: Ida B. Wells Dr. east of Michigan Ave., Grant Park Finish: LaSalle Street south of Adams St.

4 a.m. – 2 p.m. Race office, Event staff and key volunteer credential pick-up Harrison Volunteer Compound, Grant Park 4:30 a.m. – 10 a.m. Abbott Chicago 5K volunteer check-in Harrison Volunteer Compound, Grant Park 7:30 a.m. Abbott Chicago 5K start Ida B. Wells Dr. east of Michigan Ave., Grant Park 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Abbott Health & Fitness Expo hours, Packet Pick-up McCormick Place, Lakeside Center 9:30 a.m. Abbott Chicago 5K finish area closes LaSalle Street south of Adams St. 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. Media credential pick-up Media Center, Hilton Chicago, Continental Ballrooms

1 p.m.

2 p.m. Media availability with Executive Race Director Carey Pinkowski and Medical Director Dr. George Chiampas** Grant Park closes for security screening

Sunday, October 9

2 a.m. Grant Park opens to vendors and event staff 3 a.m. – 2 p.m. Race office, Event staff and key volunteer credential pick-up Harrison Volunteer Compound, Grant Park 3:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Volunteer check-in Harrison Volunteer Compound, Grant Park 5:30 a.m. Grant Park opens to participants 5:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Finish Line Lounge hours** 5:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Skyline Hospitality hours** 6 a.m. – 4 p.m. Media Center hours Media Center, Hilton Chicago, Continental Ballrooms

7:20 a.m. Elite wheelchair start (men)

7:20 a.m. Wave 1 Start Corrals close

7:21 a.m. 7:23 a.m. 7:30 a.m. Elite wheelchair start (women) Handcycle start Wave 1 start

7:45 a.m. Wave 2 Start Corrals close

8:00 a.m. 8:10 a.m. 8:35 a.m. 8:45 a.m. 9:00 a.m. Wave 2 start Wave 3 Start Corrals close Wave 3 start Wheelchair men’s champion finish (approx.) Wheelchair women’s champion finish (approx.)

9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. 27th Mile Post-Race Party 9:30 a.m. Spectator access to Grant Park begins Grant Park, Butler Field

9:35 a.m. 9:50 a.m. 10:30 a.m.

11:30 a.m.

2:30 p.m.

4 p.m 4 p.m. 5 – 7 p.m. Overall men’s champion finish (approx.) Overall women’s champion finish (approx.) Champions’ press conference (approx.)** Media Center, Hilton Chicago Continental Ballrooms Media availability with Executive Race Director Carey Pinkowski (approx.)** Media Center, Hilton Chicago, Continental Ballrooms Media availability with Executive Race Director Carey Pinkowski and Medical Director Dr. George Chiampas** Media Center, Hilton Chicago, Continental Ballrooms Gear check closes Grant Park closes to participants and spectators Lost & Found post-race hours Hilton Chicago (enter off 8th Street)

**Private venue where a ticket or credential is required for access.

Monday, October 10

8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Lost & Found hours Hilton Chicago (enter off 8th Street)

IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS

Medical emergency: 312.781.6408 or 9-1-1 Race Support: 312.781.6417 McCormick Place First aid and security: 312.791.6060 Abbott Health & Fitness Expo Show office: 312.781.6419 Abbott Health & Fitness Expo lost person: 312.781.6419 Grant Park lost person: 312.781.6415 Media Inquiries: 312.201.4052

MEDIA INFORMATION

As a uniformed and credentialed volunteer, please do not speak to any member of the media on behalf of the event, or comment on any aspect of the event. If you are approached by a member of the media, please respond by saying, “I am not an

approved spokesperson for the event,” and provide them with the following number to contact a member of the event’s media relations staff: 312.201.4052.

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.

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 volunteers, 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.

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.

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

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.

Visit chicagomarathon.com/rules to read the complete event rules.