2021 Bank of America Chicago Marathon Program

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Dear Chicago, Today, you are more than a city.

More than hot dogs, popcorn or deep dish.

More than architecture or the lakefront.

To many, you’re a destination. A goal.

To 77 loyal neighborhoods, you’re home.

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But to all of us, you’re the spirit of resilience and progress.

Bank of America joins the spectators, volunteers and participants as we celebrate the power to keep moving forward.

Today is your day, Chicago.

We are all up and running with you.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS COURSE MAP

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THE START LINE OF THE RETURN TO RACING

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ABOUT THE LANDMARKS

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EXECUTIVE RACE DIRECTOR CAREY PINKOWSKI STANDS ON HIS OWN START LINE

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RUNNING THROUGH CHICAGO WITH THE CITY’S RUN CLUBS

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GLOBAL RUNNING COMMUNITY: ABBOTT WORLD MARATHON MAJORS

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ELITE QUOTES

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PARTICIPANT QUOTES

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COURSE ENTERTAINMENT

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WHY DID YOU CHOOSE TO MAKE THE #CHICAGOSTARTLINE YOUR START LINE IN 2021?

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NEW IN 2021: SUSTAINABLE ACTIONS

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Dear participants,

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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.

CAREY PINKOWSKI Executive Race Director Bank of America Chicago Marathon

Marathons are transformative. Think back to how you felt when you started training for this race. Distances that seemed insurmountable at the start of your training might now feel short. Challenges that seemed impossible might now feel attainable.

On Sunday, October 10, you will find yourself transformed once more. Marathons ask you to dig deep, to find a new level of motivation that pushes you to keep going even when it feels like it will never end. You will emerge on the other side of the start and finish lines a new person: a person who knows that with grit, determination and a refusal to give up, you can accomplish incredible things. Whether this is your first or last marathon or one of many marathons in between, you will learn new lessons about yourself during the 26.2 miles you are about to run.

Race day is a celebration of your new start line: You endured so much over the last year to get here. We are eager to celebrate your hard work and commitment during a time of not knowing. Many of you pivoted to virtual races and now you are pivoting back to in-person races. We are excited to welcome you to Chicago, to experience one of the most iconic races in the world, which traverses 29 neighborhoods, and to follow your journey from the start line to the finish line.

This is a historic moment for our race and for the endurance sports industry. Running shoulder-to-shoulder with athletes from across the country and around the world on a course lined with spectators is part of what makes major marathons, including this one, the events they are. It is also the very reason we had to wait until this year to stage the Chicago Marathon again. Now that we can safely gather with one another, I look forward to cheering for you as you chase your goals through the streets of Chicago.

The world has changed, 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.

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

Sincerely,

Dear Friends: We’re proud to host the 43rd running of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon.

This iconic event is a symbol of our enduring commitment to, and support of, the city of Chicago—and the people and communities that make it great.

We’re excited to celebrate the return of the race and to once again welcome runners, volunteers, supporters and fans from all over the world together, while maintaining a focus on health and safety.

BRIAN MOYNIHAN Chief Executive Officer Bank of America

On behalf of all of our Bank of America teammates, it’s an honor to be part of this special event.

Good luck to all the runners, and enjoy the race!

Sincerely,

PAUL T. LAMBERT Chicago Market President Bank of America

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A special thank you to those of you who are running for the benefit of a charity.

Over the past decade, runners have raised more than $208 million during the Chicago Marathon for 170 charitable causes. That spirit of philanthropy gives added meaning to this race, and helps make a lasting impact for communities in Chicago and beyond.

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Thank you to everyone who has helped to make the 2021 Bank of America Chicago Marathon possible.

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9 a.m. – 8 p.m.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9 Abbott Chicago 5K 7:30 a.m.

Learn more at Chicago5K.com

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

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10 Grant Park Marathon Wheelchair Start (men): 7:20 a.m.

Marathon Wheelchair Start (women): 7:21 a.m.

Marathon Handcycle Start: 7:23 a.m.

Wave 1 Start: 7:30 a.m.

Wave 2 Start: 8 a.m.

Wave 3 Start: 8:35 a.m.

Spectator access to Grant Park begins 9:30 a.m.

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

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THE START LINE OF THE RETURN TO RACING The 43rd running of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon is the first U.S. Abbott World Marathon Major to return inperson in 2021. After a year off, it will be the ultimate celebration of the hard work, ingenuity and effort shown by everyone to reach the start line of this year’s race.

Chicago’s familiar streets and diverse running community will welcome each participant upon landing in our city. The physical start line represents not only the start of 26.2, but a fresh beginning for each runner’s journey and what it took to get them there. The landmarks around the start line and throughout the course

showcase the city, and at each point on the course represent the opportunity to start again and be transformed by the experience.

From first-timers to those who toe our line year after year, Chicago Marathoners know this is the people’s race, and that Chicago is their start line.

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ABOUT THE LANDMARKS As participants gather race morning, a feeling of tension and anxiety combined with excitement and drive will fill the air. After a year without the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, participants will once again line up on Columbus Drive awaiting the start of one of the greatest marathons in the world.

As each participant prepares to take on the road ahead, we encourage everyone to pause, take in their environment and reflect on the miles that brought them to this moment.

Continue reading to learn more about the landmarks that will greet you at your start line.

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As participants, event staff and volunteers arrive in Chicago and head toward Grant Park for race weekend festivities, they will pass The Art Institute of Chicago on Michigan Avenue and see the two large, green lions that pose on the front steps of the museum. Over the years, the lions have become mascots for Chicago, being dressed in various sports jerseys and for different holidays. However, many don’t realize the lions date back to the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition, known as the World’s Fair; the Art Institute building was the only structure built outside of Jackson Park for the Fair, and one of the few that wasn’t destroyed, according to according to PBS station WTTW. The lions were installed in May 1894, and each lion weighs over two tons and has its own personality. The northern lion was designed with his mouth open and “on the prowl,” while the southern lion was “modeled in attitude of defiance.”

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NAVY PIER FERRIS WHEEL Similar to the lions, the iconic Ferris wheel that is recognizable in the Chicago skyline dates back to the World’s Fair.

The first wheel was built in 1893, was 264 feet tall and built to rival the newly completed Eiffel Tower in Paris. In 1995, a new, smaller Ferris wheel was built on Navy Pier at 150 feet tall, inspired by the original at the World’s Fair. The ride could hold 240 passengers at a time and was the main attraction of Navy Pier until 2016, when a new one was built in honor of the pier’s 100th anniversary. The current Ferris wheel that stands at 600 E. Grand Avenue is 50 feet taller than the one it replaced and has enclosed, climatecontrolled gondolas so guests can enjoy rides year-round.

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The Aon Center stands out as one of the taller buildings in Chicago’s famous skyline. In fact, the commercial office at 200 East Randolph Street is the fourth-tallest building in Chicago, surpassed only by the Willis Tower, Trump International Hotel and Tower, and St. Regis Chicago. However, when it was built in 1973, it was the Standard Oil Building: the second tallest in Chicago and the world, earning its nickname “Big Stan.” It stands out in Chicago’s skyline with its distinct, vertical pinstripes; architects Perkins + Will used a relatively new, tube-based structural form for the tower. A similar form was also used in the Willis (Sears) Tower, under construction at the same time.

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BUCKINGHAM FOUNTAIN After crossing the Bank of America Chicago Marathon finish line, participants will continue down Columbus and pass by Buckingham Fountain, which is considered one of the finest ornamental fountains in America, according to the Chicago Park District. Siblings Kate Sturges Buckingham and Clarence Buckingham were art collectors in the Chicagoland area in the late 1800s through the early 1910s. When Clarence

passed in 1913, Kate decided to fund the construction of the fountain in his memory.

She requested the fountain to emulate a soft moonlight, and she worked with technicians to find the perfect blend of color and light. The fountain has three pumps with enough horsepower for more than 14,000 gallons of water per minute combined.

It also has 133 jets and can hold 1.5 million gallons of water.

The city’s central business district, and many of its iconic tourist attractions, are all located within walking, running

or biking distance of the Chicago Marathon’s start and finish in Grant Park.

Best places to run: This is the midpoint of the Chicago Lakefront Trail; you can head either north for more crowds and beaches, or south in search of solitude and natural landscapes.

If you start near Grant Park and follow the path in a circle around the Shedd Aquarium, you can log a mile-and-a-half loop that includes one of the most breathtaking views of the skyline—a favorite of November Project’s Kaitlyn Kooyers.

LOCAL ARTIST HIGHLIGHT: EMMA COOK Emma Cook is the artist behind this year’s campaign design and has been the graphic designer for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon and other Chicago Event Management races since 2015. However, she has been interested in art since she was little. When her mother recognized her talent and passion, she signed Emma up for art classes.

“I lucked out; I had a really cool teacher who was a secondgeneration impressionist artist who taught me from middle

school through high school.

She trained me classically and inspired me to study graphic design and art at Loyola,” Emma says.

Like many artists, the last year has given Emma more time to explore her passion and experiment with new techniques.

Currently, she’s interested in ink drawing and digital art, and has been playing with color and texture in those forms.

“I derive a lot from nature and people, women especially. The Art Nouveau era in the early 20th century and the late 19th century is really my inspiration right now,” she adds.

When designing the look and feel for this year’s campaign, Emma wanted to play off this technique and create something that was a combination of design and illustration. While she wanted the landmarks to be recognizable, she also wanted them to be interesting and accessible.

“I got back into drawing during COVID; I realized I hadn’t been practicing for a long time and I want to help people create unique brands using illustration.”

Check out Emma’s other work by following her on Instagram at @emmaecook_art.

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EXECUTIVE RACE DIRECTOR CAREY PINKOWSKI STANDS ON HIS OWN START LINE As executive race director of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, Carey Pinkowski advocates for both the event and its participants. After a year away from in-person racing, he looks forward to cheering participants on as they gather again in Grant Park to start their 26.2-mile journey through Chicago.

WHAT HAVE YOU MISSED THE MOST ABOUT A YEAR WITHOUT EVENTS?

I have missed the personal connection with our participants, our volunteers and everyone who has made the Bank of America Chicago Marathon the event it is today. When we paused our events last year, I realized why I enjoy doing this so much and why I’ve done it for as long as I have. The planning is challenging but solving those challenges as a team has an intrinsic payoff

and the energy you get from our participants on race day is unparalleled. I’ve started going back out to training runs, and when you meet people who are gearing up for their first marathon, they have this genuine enthusiasm that gets me excited for the event. There’s a bit of apprehension too, but it’s truly rewarding to be part of their journey.

WHAT ARE YOU MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO ABOUT THE 2021 BANK OF AMERICA CHICAGO MARATHON?

I keep calling this a transition year. We’re transitioning from not having any events to coming back, and I’m looking forward to the return of our event and the community that gathers in Chicago during marathon weekend. The Bank of America Chicago Marathon in so many

ways is a reflection of the human spirit, and I’m excited to reconnect after a year off and celebrate our participants as they express themselves in the purest form.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE BANK OF AMERICA CHICAGO MARATHON MEMORY?

Actually, it’s 2019 because it was such a great day on so many levels. We had a record number of finishers, our charity program fundraised a record amount of money and then we obviously had Brigid Kosgei set the World Record; we truly hit benchmarks in all areas. I think back to how I had the opportunity to help orchestrate five world records in Chicago, but three of them came very early in my career.

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WHAT IS YOUR IDEAL DAY SPENT IN CHICAGO?

That’s a tough question. Chicago is a great walking city, a great

eating city and a great sports city. The best way to discover the city is to walk around, grab some food and catch a sports game. So my ideal day would be going for a run, hanging out and having lunch, and going to a White Sox, Chicago Bulls or Chicago Bears game. But there’s so many unique neighborhoods, shopS and restaurants that I like to switch up my route whenever I can. One of the more rewarding things for me is to get out on a Sunday morning, at the time the Marathon takes place, and walk three miles of the course. I get to meet the people who live along the course, and it’s amazing the feedback you get when you tell them what you’re doing because everyone has a connection on an organic level.

WHAT DOES CHICAGO MEAN TO YOU?

We are the heart of the Midwest; we’re in the middle of the west and east coasts and we’re often thought of as the Second City or overlooked sometimes, but I think it motivates us to keep doing what we’re doing. It’s a wonderful place to live and I wouldn’t live anywhere else. The winters are tough as we know, but the people here, you can have a conversation with them they actually want to listen and talk back. Nobody’s too busy to talk to you or help you, and it’s a place where people share their thoughts, beliefs, emotions, and their love. It’s a tough place but it’s also a kind place in many ways. I’ve been to Los Angeles, Boston and New York and there’s just something about Chicago that grows on you and sticks to you.

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are all incredible athletes, and after Paula’s in 2002, I thought maybe that was it. Watching Brigid’s performances leading up to Chicago, I knew she was special. We met on the Saturday before the race to discuss what her pace would be, and when she told me she wanted to break Paula’s record and run 2:14, instantly a new energy came over me. Everyone that was there said that was too fast, but I asked the pacers if they could do that, and she was confident so we told her to go for it. She just grabbed a big sword and went to battle, and after that I knew we could have more records on this course very soon.

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RUNNING THROUGH CHICAGO WITH THE CITY’S RUN CLUBS

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BY CINDY KUZMA Chicago’s neighborhoods are more than just places on a map. Each area has a unique character that draws from its history, businesses and people. Local run clubs add to the fabric of the community, exploring the area on foot and giving residents a way to connect with each other. After a year of virtual and distanced meetups, these groups are eager to cheer on their members and all participants in the 2021 Bank of America Chicago Marathon.

ROGERS PARK Rogers Park is on the far north side; it’s one of the most diverse neighborhoods in the city, rich with food and culture from a wide range of backgrounds and countries.

BEST PLACES TO RUN: Along the lakefront north; keep going a few miles, and you’ll reach Northwestern University in Evanston and the Bahai Temple in suburban Wilmette. Or, head to Warren Park (6601 N. Western Ave.). One lap around the park’s path is 1.55 miles, so two laps is a 5K, and there’s a sledding hill perfect for repeats in the middle.

LANDMARKS/ATTRACTIONS: Mile of Murals is a public art display along the CTA Red Line track at Glenwood Avenue, from Estes Avenue to Pratt Boulevard. The paintings depict parts of the neighborhood’s past as well as inspirational messages to guide the future.

LOCAL BUSINESSES: Smack Dab Chicago, 6730 N. Clark St.: This “urban bakery with a wandering soul,” as the owners put it, is famous for cheesy biscuit sandwiches and vegan donuts. They pay a living wage and offer benefits to employees; hosted a free community dinner during COVID; and offer a safe, affirming space for queer, trans and non-binary customers.

ROGERS PARK RUNNING CLUB “Thirteen years ago, I started running in the neighborhood at 5:30 in the morning. I put a post on a neighborhood message board looking for an accountability partner. At first, it was just me and my friend Bernadette running together.

Eventually, we opened the Facebook group, and now there’s more than 600 people in it.

run separately, but we conference line going. A people are in service jobs; they were hit hard, local businesses. So we doing a weekly raffle.

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S T R E E T E RV I L L E / THE LOOP The city’s central business district, and many of its iconic tourist attractions, are all located within walking, running, or biking distance of the marathon’s start and finish in Grant Park.

BEST PLACES TO RUN: This is the midpoint of the Chicago Lakefront Trail; you can head either north for more crowds and beaches, or south in search of solitude and natural landscapes. If you start near Grant Park and follow the path in a circle around the Shedd Aquarium, you can log a mile-and-a-half loop that includes one of the most breathtaking views of the skyline—a favorite of November Project’s Kaitlyn Kooyers.

LANDMARKS/ATTRACTIONS: Chicago Riverwalk: Recently renovated, this path serves as the city’s other great waterfront.

You can run there in the early morning, before crowds gather, all the way east to the Lakefront Trail; sip a glass of wine midday; or hop aboard the luxury boat Chicago’s First Lady for the Chicago Architecture Center’s acclaimed River Cruise tour.

LOCAL BUSINESSES: Tiny Tapp & Café, 55 W. Riverwalk South, and City Winery, 11 W. Riverwalk South: Both serve tasty bites and beverages with scenic views.

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“Now that group running has started back up again, we have Tuesday morning and Thursday evening runs, as well as Saturday and Sunday long runs. We’re definitely looking forward to in-person races and the social aspect of long runs— hanging out at the coffee shop afterward.”

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page, adding encouraging notes on each others’ runs. It fulfilled that community need, without us actually seeing each other.

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NOVEMBER PROJECT “The Chicago Marathon is so exciting. For many people, it’s their first race or their first time visiting. We want to show them all the amazing things about Chicago in 36 hours.

We used to work out at the Bean [formally known as the Cloud Gate sculpture, 201 E. Randolph St.]; hopefully that reopens by the time October rolls around, because it’s such an iconic location. We always do a social event, like an architecture tour or a pizza mile. Then, our cheer station is epic.

I’m really looking forward to showing off the November Project energy again.”

KAITLYN KOOYERS, CO-LEADER, NOVEMBER PROJECT CHICAGO

“During the pandemic, we pivoted to Zoom for virtual workouts and coffee chats, where you could stay on the line until you had to go to work. A lot of people working from home could have slept in and didn’t necessarily need to work out at 6 a.m. But we kept that structure and time to maintain a little bit of normalcy and consistency.

“Another thing we promoted, from the leaders of November Project global, was a 1-60-1. So one-minute video chat; go out and do your own workout for 60 minutes; then log back in at the end for another minute to share that experience and hold each other accountable.

“I am beyond excited for the Chicago Marathon. We have a cheer station right around mile 22. We have a huge group, usually wearing onesies. November Project is a free fitness movement that’s 53 cities deep around the world. We have our local group, but it is also a global community.”

MIKE “NEZ” IBANEZ, CO-LEADER, NOVEMBER PROJECT CHICAGO

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These largely residential northwest side communities blend Chicago’s European immigrant and industrial past with new urban destinations, such as breweries and Michelin-starred restaurants.

“We invited other MRC chapters to join us, so we interacted with members from Russia, Denmark, Liverpool, and Los Angeles. It was really cool to hear how they were doing. We’d introduce ourselves and talk about the beers we were drinking.

WHERE TO RUN: The Mikkeller Running Club often hits the North Branch Riverwalk—a short pathway near Chicago’s other body of water—and then circles Horner Park (2741 W Montrose Ave), where you can run an approximately 1-mile loop around the playgrounds, baseball and softball fields, and grassy picnic groves.

LANDMARKS/ATTRACTIONS: St. Hyacinth Basilica, 3635 W. George St..: You can see this Polish cathedral’s towering steeple from miles away. Come for Sunday mass— in Polish or English—or merely to gaze upon the bronze doors, 100-year-old stained glass windows and saucer-like dome, with its 3,000-square-foot mural.

LOCAL BUSINESSES: Beer Temple, 3173 N. Elston Ave.: If it’s good enough for the Mikkeller Running Club—the local chapter of a worldwide running club linked to a Danish brewery—we’ll bet you’ll find a brew for you at this craft beer taproom and bottle shop.

“Once we knew outside was a bit safer, in the summer, we started hosting smaller runs wearing masks. Sometimes we would end at a place with a patio or meet in a park and someone would bring beverages. We were able to do stuff together, but alone.

Just being able to see people—whether it be on Zoom, or the very small runs that we did—was nice for mental health.

“We finally just started meeting again in person. It was so great to hug people, to say ‘cheers’ without staring into a screen.

“We’re very much looking forward to Marathon weekend. We always host a shakeout run and a post-marathon party.

It’s so fun to meet people from all over the world who enjoy running and craft beer; with those two things in common, we’re instant friends. We’re very committed to keeping people hydrated during their marathon endeavors, so we’ll be hosting an unofficial aid station with local beer at mile 24 again this year.”

CHARLYN CHAPAL, CAPTAIN, MIKKELLER RUN CLUB CHICAGO

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center of the city’s large Puerto Rican community.

LOGAN SQUARE/ HUMBOLDT PARK Besides hosting 3RUN2’s large Thursday night runs, Logan Square hosts a thriving arts and dining scene, and Humboldt Park is the

WHERE TO RUN: In Logan Square, the boulevard system features large, grassy medians that separate major streets from inner, residential drives; sticking to the inner drives means less traffic. And in Humboldt Park, choose between the 2-mile path around the lagoons in Humboldt Park itself or the 606, a raised 2.7-mile path along the abandoned Bloomingdale train line that’s lined with murals, public sculptures, and an observatory perfect for stargazing.

LANDMARKS/ATTRACTIONS: Paseo Boricua, Division Street

between Western and California Avenues: This Puerto Rican promenade features two large metal sculptures of the Puerto Rican flag; countless powerful murals and painted doorways; tons of restaurants and other businesses; and the National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture (3015 W. Division St.).

LOCAL BUSINESSES: Logan Theatre, 2646 N. Milwaukee Ave.: This vintage cinema—first opened in 1915—now features a full bar and modern screen and sound system.

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time to reflect. We offered four runs a week for eight “We put things completely on years without fail. Moving pause to exercise the utmost forward, we want to keep things care. Our runs attract a lot of manageable and ensure a great folks —and we just didn’t feel experience for everyone who comfortable getting 60, 70, 80 shows up. It’s important that people together. new runners have a chance to introduce themselves and make “Many of our runners kept running, connections, and the friendship, though.

Seeing everyone’s community and camaraderie is activity on Strava added a bit there for people who have been of a sense of normalcy. So did with us for quite some time. crossing paths with a regular, with someone you know. You felt “It wasn’t until March or April of so grateful for the flybys; they this year that we started meeting meant that much more. again, doing our Tuesday and Thursday runs every other week “The pandemic gave me and my and our long runs weekly. We’re sister—co-founder Micaela— asking new runners to sign

up for our email list and using Strava to communicate with our existing runners.

“Now that we have the ability to get together, everyone cherishes it more. Training for the Chicago Marathon is such a breath of fresh air. I’ve done it every year since 2010, and this will be my 20th marathon—I’m stoked for that and everything that comes with it, including cheering everyone on and hosting activations for people coming into town.”

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walk, as public health guidelines allowed. We started three groups during this time, in Austin, Marquette Park and the West Loop. I tell my leaders, this is your neighborhood, you know what you need, you know what you want. I’m here to help support you and to get it going.

“I joined the CARA staff in September of 2020, with a focus of starting run crews throughout the city. You can always meet up with somebody and run, but these crews encourage you to “When I was trying to get people be active in your community to show up, I stressed to them as well—for instance, cleaning that this is the time to be active. up the neighborhood along the You don’t let something like running routes. this close you in. Your body can “During the pandemic, many better fight off diseases if you other groups stopped—but take care of it. Plus, when you’re CARA continued to run and physically active, it improves

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your mental health. People don’t always talk about that, but as a runner who’s dealt with depression, running saved my life in so many ways.

“My vision for the future is to start even more crews throughout the city—including further on the South Side—and to have everyone be a part of this even bigger community, to break out of our niches.”

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community plaza transformed a former vacant lot with seating, a basketball court, shady spots, and a turf lawn. On the wall nearby, a mural by local artist collective Paint the City depicts Black leaders like Malcolm X, Harriet Tubman and Mahalia Jackson.

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WHERE TO RUN: CARA’s Austin Running Crew starts at La Follette Park, 1333 N. Laramie Ave., and runs for 3 miles. One route goes south on Laramie, west on Chicago Avenue, north on Central Avenue, then back to the park via Division Street; the other goes north on Laramie to Grand Avenue, then west to Central Avenue, which allows for a few more hills, says This far West Side community run club leader DeMarra Brantley. is home to the “Soul City LANDMARKS/ATTRACTIONS: Corridor”—a stretch of Chicago Avenue being highlighted as an Pop Courts, Chicago Avenue & Lockwood Avenue: This brand-new emerging business district.

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increased since the pandemic lively community gathering spot began. with a market, frequent food distributions and a Little Free BEST PLACES TO RUN: Library; head west on 26th street Viento’s neighborhood route— to get a true feel for the shops, west on 26th street from Central vendors and murals that make Park Ave., then over the 31st the neighborhood buzz.

Street bridge—offers an art-filled tour. Or you can head northeast LOCAL BUSINESSES: Jacaranda, to the 161-acre Douglass Park, in 3608 W. 26th St.: Viento starts adjacent North Lawndale, for a bit and ends its runs at this bar, La Villita, as those who live there more mileage and beautiful which offers micheladas—think a Bloody Mary, but with beer. call it, is filled with Mexican- natural areas.

American culture—bright murals, LANDMARKS/ATTRACTIONS: bakeries and street vendors, Manuel Perez Jr. Memorial Plaza, whose numbers have only 4345 W. 26th St., has become a

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“I’m one of four founders of the group, and currently still a captain. When the stay-athome order came down, we did a lot of research on what other teams were doing. We saw many stopped meeting for the time being and decided that was best for us too.

“Little Village was really hit by the pandemic. A lot of runners had people close to them who were infected and getting sick, and even losing family

members. Our team is very really avoided going to certain close-knit and checking in on parts of Little Village because each other. A lot of our runners it’s always packed. don’t have social media, so we “Once we were able to meet didn’t do it all publicly, but we as a group again, it felt like did a lot of back-end resource reclaiming our neighborhood. sharing.

A lot of people have noticed “We did take to social media too, we’re back and they’re trying to get people motivated. cheering us on.

We set up challenges on I’m supporting them; I’ll be at the Nike Training App to do mile 23 cheering them on.” different types of workouts or to hit a certain number of JESS VERGARA, miles in a month—say, 60 CO-FOUNDER AND miles in July.

CO-CAPTAIN, VIENTOLITTLE VILLAGE “Through it all, we also kept taking the temperature, asking, have you been running? How’s it going for you? Many people said it wasn’t a priority. Others

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For our existing group, there’s a sense of family. We have a “Our group is a little smaller, big group chat in Facebook more family-based. We actually Messenger where we share meet out of our house most of birthday and holiday greetings. the time. Having a small space and a 6-year-old who’s not “One of our members, Carlos vaccinated has made it difficult. Jaramillo, is the race director Returning to ‘normal’ looks for the Carrera de los Muertos a lot different for us, but we 5k. Last year, his race went virtual, so we all signed up for stay connected. it. We also did the Shamrock “We had a lot of people reaching Shuffle virtually, posting photos out to our website and email afterward on social media. looking for running groups in the pandemic. We had to let them know we’re taking it slow. We always have a big group

running the Chicago Marathon; this is one of the few years I’m sitting it out, and I think there are a lot of people like us, with older relatives and young children to think about.

But we’re planning to cheer at our normal spot on 18th Street in Pilsen, where there’s lots of energy and music and dancing.”

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WEST LAWN

Next to West Lawn on the southwest side, diverse families reside in bungalows nestled on tree-lined streets near the park that gives the neighborhood its name.

West Lawn is a close-knit, family-oriented community with a small-town feel on the southwest side of the city.

LOCAL BUSINESSES: El Indio, 3930 W. 63rd St.:Crave authentic Mexican, but eating plant-based? This familyowned spot offers vegan soy-based chorizo, chicken and steak alongside traditional carne asada and al pastor tacos, tortas and burritos.

LANDMARKS/ATTRACTIONS: The Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture, 6500 S. Pulaski Rd.: Chicago is home to the largest Lithuanian population outside of Lithuania, and this spot features artifacts and exhibits from the past and present.

LOCAL BUSINESSES: Zacatacos, 5925 S. Pulaski Rd.: This family-owned spot has been serving up steak and al pastor tacos since 1996, when it became one of the first taquerias in a neighborhood previously home mainly to European immigrants.

with elaborate street art, music and nightlife.

PILSEN Though it was originally named after a Czech city, this southwest side neighborhood has long been home to many Mexican-Americans and bursts

museum hosts visiting exhibits that offer a broad interpretation of Mexican history and culture— and admission is free.

WHERE TO RUN: Head down 16th and 18th streets for the best views of the colorful murals LOCAL BUSINESSES: the neighborhood is known for, Kristoffer’s Cafe and Bakery, including works by local artists 1733 S. Halsted St.: In addition JC Rivera and Hebru Brantley. to authentic Mexican food, this spot boasts legendary Tres LANDMARKS/ATTRACTIONS: Leches cakes, which come in National Museum of Mexican flavors like coconut, chocolate, Art, 1852 W. 19th St.: In addition caramel and Kahlua. to a permanent collection of more than 11,000 objects, this

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LANDMARKS/ATTRACTIONS: The crown jewel of this area is Marquette Park—a sprawling 323-acre green space that includes an outdoor track, lagoons, a nine-hole golf course, and memorials to Martin Luther King, Jr. and Darius and Girenas, LithuanianAmerican pilots who served in World War I.

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BEST PLACES TO RUN: In Marquette Park itself, says Andres Herrera, leader of the Marquette Park Run Crew.

The trail is approximately three miles.

BEST PLACES TO RUN: The West Lawn Runners Club has a 5K route that begins at the West Lawn Park field house—65th Street and Tripp Avenue— and travels the streets of the neighborhood. For long runs, they head to the four-mile loop around Midway Airport, where they can look up at jets flying overhead and passengers headed to and from their flights on the pedestrian bridge.

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WEST LAWN RUNNERS CLUB “I’ve been running since 2013, which is when I moved to West Lawn from Berwyn. In the past four years, I’ve gotten really consistent. On Oct. 25, 2020, I put a post in the West Lawn Neighbors group about starting a running group. A lot

of people were supportive, so I built the Facebook group after that, and now there are about 400 members.

people will then do their own walks, runs or bike rides and post them.

“I’d like the group to continue to “Our group runs are Tuesdays grow, and then to participate and Thursdays at 6:30 in the as a group in races.” evening; we meet in front of MARIO HERNANDEZ, the fieldhouse at West Lawn FOUNDER, WEST LAWN Park. In between, we post our RUNNERS CLUB runs in the group—and then we see that inspiring and motivating others, so that

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LOCAL BUSINESSES: B’Gabs, 1450 E. 57th St.: Chef Gabrielle Darvassy believes healthy foods should be beautiful, delicious and accessible—and her dishes, from breakfast sandwiches made with chickpea eggs to vegan BBQ burgers, deliver.

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GUMBOFIT “When everything first happened in March 2020, I made the executive decision to shut our running groups down. Once we realized running outside with a mask on and also with distance was OK, in late summer and early fall, we started to bring back our programming.

“We also partnered with EDGE Athlete Lounge to put on a series of races called the Road Less Traveled series. It started in August with a 5K, and then there was a half marathon and

marathon the day those bigger continue to raise funds and bring races would have been—primary the community together. events in Chicago running culture.

“We also have 25 people training “We ended up doing six races in for the marathon with us—a nine months. They filled a big great group of diverse runners gap, giving runners a reason to who can inform and support one lace up, show up, and train for another. They do our weekly long something. And, they were also runs and Track Tuesdays, which a huge opportunity to spotlight are open to everyone, and then Black and Brown runners in they also have a private strengthChicago. We raised $10,000 in training session on Wednesdays. grant money and distributed it to I want to continue to cultivate local Black and Brown run clubs. safe space, especially for Black and Brown runners, to reach their “The series will continue; we goals and to try new things.” won’t do as many, but we still see space to hold races that align COURTNEY PHILLIPS, with marathon training and also CO-FOUNDER, GUMBOFIT

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BEST PLACES TO RUN: Travel the south end of the Chicago Lakefront Trail and check out the unique pedestrian bridges; stop by Promontory Point, where

LANDMARKS/ATTRACTIONS: Stroll 53rd Street to get a feel for the local vibe; you’ll pass everything from the upscale Sophy Hotel (1411 E. 53rd St.) to the down-home Soul Shack (1368 E. 53rd St.).

Don’t miss Jackson Park, a 500plus acre lakefront park that once served as the site of the World’s Columbian Exposition and now features the Osaka Japanese Garden, golf course, and the famous Museum of Science and Industry (5700 S. Lake Shore Dr.).

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A historically Black neighborhood where block parties abound and President Obama once resided, Hyde Park is also home to the University of Chicago campus.

GumboFit starts its Saturday long runs, for a picturesque southern view of the skyline. Or take a detour on the Burnham Wildlife Corridor, an urban wilderness refuge that runs alongside the trail.

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BRONZEVILLE The city’s “Black Metropolis” was once home to many well-known artists and athletes, including Ida B. Wells and Olympian Jesse Owens. Now, Black entrepreneurs are working to preserve history while moving the neighborhood forward.

Best places to run: Follow the 7onSundays’ route: Start at the Victory Monument—which commemorates Black soldiers in World War I—at 3500 S. Martin Luther King Dr.; head east on

35th street to the Chicago Lakefront Trail; go north to the 31st Street bridge, then take 31st Street west to State Street; take State Street north to Cermak and turn left; go west through Chinatown, then take a left on Halsted, which will take you all the way back south to 35th Street.

Saar, honors African Americans who moved northward away from oppression and in search of greater opportunity in the early 20th century.

LOCAL BUSINESSES: Last Lap Cornerstore, 330 E. 51st St.: Ian Gonzalez, the co-founder of 7onSundays, opened this running store during the pandemic LANDMARKS/ATTRACTIONS: to finally cater to South Side Monument to the Great runners’ needs for nutrition, Migration, 2600 S. Martin shoes, gear and community. It’s Luther King Dr.: This bronze part of Boxville, a shippingfigure of a traveler surrounded container marketplace full of by suitcases, by sculptor Alison innovative small businesses.

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“From day one, we’ve made an intentional point to run in the neighborhoods. Everybody who’s on the lakefront is already active. We want to inspire other people by seeing us out there for seven miles every Sunday. We’ve stayed true to that commitment for the last three years.

“During the pandemic, we took it upon ourselves as leaders to communicate. We engaged on social media. We starting telling everybody, running’s not canceled, sharing that hashtag.

We’d show images of everybody running solo, shouting them out and encouraging people.

February is notoriously the coldest month in Chicago; we gathered about 125 runners to commit to running virtually that month. In March, since there wasn’t a Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle, we got together for a South Side Shuffle. We ran and bought everyone pizzas.

“We also have a Whatsapp group for people who want that connection. As we started running together again we made sure everybody was comfortable and told them, even though we are outside, stay masked up and keep some social distancing about yourself. Many of our runners told me the group was

amazing for their mental health during the pandemic.

In addition to our Sunday mornings, we have Blue Bridge Tuesdays, where we meet at Williams-Davis Park with some members of the November Project for a strength and conditioning run. Now that more in-person races are coming, we’re just exploring the city a little bit more, running with some other groups and adding those little things to our programming.

We’re aiming to hype everyone up about running and race day.”

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The Bank of America Chicago Marathon is where my Abbott World Marathon Majors journey began back when I was 16 and where I won for the first time, so it’s very special to me. We’ve all been eagerly anticipating the return of in-person marathon racing, and I can’t wait to get back to the streets of Chicago!

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I have never raced in the States and making my debut in such a great race like Chicago Marathon is more than a dream to me.

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At every marathon I am inspired by the other runners. There is an electricity in the air. People of all different skills, sizes, abilities… But all committed to achieving a personal goal they previously never believed possible. The attitude is contagious.

Running was EVERYTHING during those early pandemic days. I was running more than 40 miles a week because it was something to DO at a time when there was so little going on. It felt like I could still achieve something when everything in the world at the time was on hold and so uncertain.

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I am looking forward to the support of my fellow runners and the crowds.

Last year’s virtual marathons showed that a marathon is not just running 26.2 miles.

Running has helped keep me from feeling lost and alone during these times. I have picked up a whole new family within my running community.

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WILLIAM DUCASSE EPSOM, NH

Chicago needs no introduction and has a special meaning for me as it reminds me the period I lived in the U.S. and used to visit it frequently. I have been preparing for it since 2019 and have chosen Chicago amongst others because of its great and fast course.

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KERI SHAW

Running the Chicago Marathon has been a goal of mine for many years. Ever since visiting Chicago for the first time for work years ago, it’s always held a place in my heart. Great food, great people, great city. The city always feels alive, but from what I’ve seen in the past, even more so on the big race day!

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Running has given me the confidence, both physically and emotionally, to believe in myself and to know I will get through whatever is thrown at me. Being in the pain cave or pushing through being uncomfortable during runs reminds me that everything is temporary!

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Even a true introvert like me can appreciate how amazing the atmosphere really is on that course. I've missed it last year, and we know why, but I look forward to getting back out there this October.

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I always said that if I was going to run 26.2 miles, it would be through the streets of Chicago. This will be one of my greatest accomplishments.

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COURSE ENTERTAINMENT BANK OF AMERICA CHEER ZONE – MILE 26 Join Bank of America at the oncourse cheer zone to support all race participants. Cheer items will be provided to help you support your runners, and we

encourage you to grab Bank of America noisemakers to motivate runners in their journey to the finish. A DJ and drumline will be there to increase the excitement and celebrate all the runners. The Bank of America Cheer Zone is near the finish line at Michigan Avenue and 16th Street and continues onto Roosevelt.

BANK OF AMERICA SHAMROCK SHUFFLE CHEER ZONE – 8K

Cheer on runners as they shamROCK through the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle Cheer Zone located in Lincoln Park at the 8K mark. The Shamrock Shuffle is the kickoff to the Chicago running season and is a continuation of the city’s St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. Visit shamrockshuffle.com for more information.

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participants make, the Bank of America Chicago Marathon will host a Charity Block Party near Mile 15. Spectators, family and friends are welcome to cheer on their charity runners at the Charity Block Party located at Adams Street and Loomis Street near Whitney Young High School.

Thousands of Bank of America Chicago Marathon participants are running and fundraising on behalf of important local, national and global causes. To celebrate the impact these

2. In a large bowl, combine the almond flour, oats, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and walnuts (if using).

YAM SPICE SUPERHERO MUFFINS for easy-to-digest long-run fuel Picking a favorite Superhero Muffin is like trying to pick a favorite book. We find comfort in so many different styles and combos of ingredients depending on our mood, cravings and training schedule. That’s why our 3rd cookbook, Rise & Run, includes 24 NEW Superhero Muffin recipes, both high-protein savory muffins and complex-carb sweet variations. If we had to pick just one recipe to eat on repeat before running the Bank of America Chicago Marathon it would be our Yam Spice Superhero Muffins. These muffins have become our go-to fuel before long runs and intense workouts. We’ve always honored sweet potatoes and oats as the best easy-to-digest complex carbs for endurance. The fresh ginger is a bonus to soothe digestion before cranking out the miles. Grating fresh ginger is worth the effort, but if you’re in a time crunch, replace it with 1 teaspoon ground ginger.

Happy baking!

GLUTEN-FREE // VEGETARIAN DAIRY-FREE: Substitute 3 tablespoons virgin coconut oil for the butter MAKES 12 MUFFINS

3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, sweet potato, maple syrup, melted butter, and ginger. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. The batter will be thick.

4. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each to the brim. Bake until the muffins are nicely browned on top and a knife inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes.

5. Store leftover muffins in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Reheat in the oven at 300°F for 10 minutes or microwave on low power for 30 seconds.

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Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 12-cup standard muffin tin with paper liners.

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2 cups almond flour or almond meal 1½ cups rolled oats 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon fine sea salt ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional) 3 eggs 2 cups grated peeled sweet potato or yam (about 2) 1⁄3 cup maple syrup or honey 4 tablespoons (½ stick) unsalted butter, melted 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger

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2021 BROADCAST INFORMATION Coverage of the 2021 Bank of America Chicago Marathon can be found on TV, radio, web and in print.

com and telemundochicago. com, on the NBC 5 and Telemundo Chicago apps, and on the stations’ Roku and Apple TV channels, from 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. CST.

WATCH LIVE ON RACE DAY NBC 5 Chicago, Telemundo Chicago and TeleXitos will provide complete live TV coverage and live streaming of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon on Sunday, October 10 in English and Spanish. The NBC 5 Chicago, Telemundo Chicago and TeleXitos live television broadcasts will air from 7 – 11 a.m. CST and the live stream will be available at nbcchicago.

LISTEN LIVE ON RACE DAY 670 The Score Sports Radio will provide complete live radio coverage of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon on race day from 7 a.m. – 11 a.m. Listen to Josh Liss and expert analysts provide a play-by-play of all the exciting action on Sunday, October 10.

CHICAGO TRIBUNE Look to the Chicago Tribune on Monday, October 11 for race coverage and results listings in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon Commemorative Results Section.

CHICAGOMARATHON.COM Visit chicagomarathon.com for race information, photos and results.

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CHARITY PROGRAM In 2019, the Bank of America Chicago Marathon raised an event record $27.1 million through its Charity Program.

Even without an in-person event, runners raised $10.9 million in 2020 as part of the Bank

of America Chicago Marathon Virtual Experience. The funds raised deepen the impact of the program, which has contributed over $244 million to local, national and international causes since 2002.

Learn more and donate to one of our charity partners at chicagomarathon.com/apply/ charity-teams/.

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Health & Fitness Expo, and offering a voluntary carbon offset program for participants and other stakeholders to offset their travel.

By sharing our Official Program and other guides digitally, 26 tons of materials will not be used, avoiding an estimated 237

metric tons of CO2e emissions from being produced and saving the wood used from about 438 trees. Environmental impact estimates were made using the Environmental Network Paper Calculator Version 4.0.

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As we continue to measure and consider ways to reduce our event’s overall climate impact, we are implementing new actions to reduce our overall carbon footprint. These initiatives include moving from paper to digital guides, eliminating carpet at the Abbott

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Carpeting typically covers the exhibit hall floor for all participant common areas at the Abbott Health & Fitness Expo. By not using carpet in these areas, we are eliminating the greenhouse gas emissions produced from manufacturing, shipping and cleaning the carpet. According to a carpet study completed this year, the avoided emissions by not using 300,380 square feet of carpet is 55.04 metric tons of CO2e, not including the carpet backing. This is equivalent to 25 round trip commercial flights from Chicago to London.

The Bank of America Chicago Marathon has partnered with Cool Effect and American Airlines to offer you an easy way to offset your travel to our event. By taking action, you are supporting projects that have been scientifically verified to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. To learn more about

the projects and to offset your travel, click here.

In addition to our new initiatives, the Bank of America Chicago Marathon is proud to have earned Evergreen Inspire Status from the Council for Responsible Sport in 2018 and support the United Nation’s “Sports for Climate Action” initiative. Learn about some of our ongoing initiatives below, and visit our website for the complete list of efforts.

The Bank of America Chicago Marathon works with local businesses to source products with sustainable attributes for the event. A local sign manufacturer uses fabric made from recycled plastic bottles to produce our Zero Waste Stations. Zero Waste Stations collect difficult to recycle items to send them to TerraCycle for processing.

Organic waste collected at

the Zero Waste Stations will be turned into nutrientrich soil and donated to local community gardens.

The Bank of America Chicago Marathon official Nike running shirt is made out of 100% recycled polyester, made from a new blend of recycled plastic bottles and polyester fabric scraps. In addition to reducing waste, recycled polyester reduces carbon emissions by up to 30% compared to virgin polyester.

Heatsheet blankets collected at the finish line are processed and turned into composite wood boards. These boards are used to create benches for installation in local community gardens.

Clothing discarded at the start line is donated to Illinois AMVETS and the Salvation Army.

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ABBOTT 27.2 FEST Upon exiting the finish area, celebrate your accomplishment at the Abbott 27.2 Fest in Butler Field, near the start line at Columbus Drive and Jackson Drive. The outdoor celebration will feature live music with food and beverages available for purchase. Participants age 21 and over (photo ID required) can redeem the tear-off portion of their bib number for one Goose Island 312 Urban Wheat Ale or Born + Raised Cream Ale. The Abbott 27.2 Fest is open to the public from 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m., with live music beginning at 10:30 a.m.

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Connect with friends and family after the race at Runner Reunite.

Alphabetical signs (A-Z) will be staged on Columbus Dr. adjacent to the Abbott 27.2 Fest. Plan to connect in this area and then head to the Post-Race Party to celebrate.

City Scents is offering “good luck” and “congratulations” floral arrangements and bouquets for purchase online and on race day.

For delivery to a hotel, home or office, go to the Marathon

An Information Tent will be located within the Abbott 27.2 Fest. Volunteers will assist participants and spectators with general inquires as well as lost and found items.

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