SECTION 1 EVENT INFORMATION

Dear volunteers and event staff,

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 come together has finally arrived.

The world has changed over the last two years, but our commitment to the health and safety of everyone attending the event has not. You are our top priority, and we know that we can count on you to do your part to keep race participants, your fellow staff and volunteers 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 section, as well as the section specific to your race day role in this guide.

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

On behalf of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon staff, Bank of America, the City of Chicago and our sponsors: welcome back. We are so excited to see you again.

Sincerely,

Carey Pinkowski

Executive Race Director Bank of America Chicago Marathon

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Wednesday, October 6

6 a.m. – 7 p.m. Race office, Event staff and key volunteer credential pick-up Harrison Volunteer Compound, Grant Park

Thursday, October 7

6 a.m. – 7 p.m. Race office, Event staff and key volunteer Harrison Volunteer Compound, Grant Park 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Media credential pick-up Media Center, Hilton Chicago, Continental Ballrooms

Friday, October 8

6 a.m. – 7 p.m. Race office, Event staff and key volunteer credential pick-up Harrison Volunteer Compound, Grant Park 9 a.m. Abbott Health & Fitness Expo opening 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Abbott Health & Fitness Expo hours, Packet pick-up for Bank of America Chicago Marathon and Abbott Chicago 5K McCormick Place, West Building, Hall F2 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Media credential pick-up Media Center, Hilton Chicago, Continental Ballrooms

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

Saturday, October 9

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. – 12:30 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, West Building, Hall F2 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

1:30 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 10

2 a.m. Grant Park opens to vendors and event staff 3:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Volunteer check-in Harrison Volunteer Compound, Grant Park 4 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Race office, Event staff and key volunteer credential pick-up Harrison Volunteer Compound, Grant Park 5:30 a.m. Grant Park opens to participants 6 a.m. – 4 p.m. Media Center hours Media Center, Hilton Chicago, Continental Ballrooms 6:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Finish Line Lounge hours** 7:20 a.m. Elite wheelchair start (men) 7:20 a.m. Wave 1 Start Corrals close 7:21 a.m. Elite wheelchair start (women) 7:23 a.m. Handcycle start 7:30 a.m. Wave 1 start 7:45 a.m. Wave 2 Start Corrals close 8:00 a.m. Wave 2 start 8:10 a.m. Wave 3 Start Corrals close 8:35 a.m. Wave 3 start 8:45 a.m. Wheelchair men’s champion finish (approx.) 9:00 a.m. Wheelchair women’s champion finish (approx.)

9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Abbott 27.2 Fest 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. Overall men’s champion finish (approx.) Overall women’s champion finish (approx.) Champions’ press conference (approx.)** Media Center, Hilton Chicago Continental Ballrooms

11:30 a.m. Media availability with Executive Race Director Carey Pinkowski (approx.)** Media Center, Hilton Chicago, Continental Ballrooms

2:30 p.m. Media availability with Executive Race Director Carey Pinkowski and Medical Director Dr. George Chiampas** Media Center, Hilton Chicago, Continental Ballrooms

4 p.m 4 p.m.

5 – 7 p.m. 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 11

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 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 2021 Bank of America Chicago Marathon. Whether you’re running, volunteering 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.

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 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 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.

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