WELCOME

Dear participants,

This year more than ever, I am delighted to welcome you to the 43rd running of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. When the final runner crossed the finish line in 2019, we never imagined that it would be 728 days until we had participants cross our finish line in Grant Park again. I am thrilled that the time to run together has finally come. Chicago is your start line.

The world has changed over the last two years, but our commitment to your health and safety has not. You are our top priority, and we know that we can count on you to do your part to keep race volunteers, staff and your fellow athletes safe. Your continued cooperation and participation will ensure that this will be an enjoyable and meaningful race for everyone.

Please do your part by reading through all the information in this guide. The 2021 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: welcome back. We are so excited to see you again.

Sincerely,

Carey Pinkowski

Executive Race Director Bank of America Chicago Marathon

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.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Friday, October 8: Abbott Health & Fitness Expo; Packet pick-up McCormick Place, West Building, Hall F2 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Visit chicagomarathon.com/expo for more information.

Saturday, October 9: Abbott Chicago 5K Race start: 7:30 a.m.

Abbott Health & Fitness Expo; Packet pick-up McCormick Place, West Building, Hall F2 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Visit chicago5k.com for more information.

Visit chicagomarathon.com/expo for more information.

Sunday, October 10 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 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.

Abbott 27.2 Fest Grant Park, Butler Field 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

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The Bank of America Chicago Marathon App, Powered by Tata Consultancy Services is the perfect resource to prepare for the 2021 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 2021 Mobile 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 on LaSalle St. near the Chicago Board of Trade. 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.

Visit chicago5k.com to learn more.

Inspire the next generation of runners to get out there and get active by participating in the Abbott Chicago 5K!

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.

If you are traveling to Chicago, consider offsetting your flight. Official Airline of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, American Airlines, has partnered with Cool Effect to offer an easy way to offset greenhouse gas emissions for participants traveling into Chicago for the 2021 event. To learn more about the projects and to offset your travel, click here.

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 10 and from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Monday, October 11 Any items unclaimed by Friday, October 29, 2021 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.

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