Chicago Marathon Check List

5 Days until the Chicago Marathon! Not that anyone’s counting or anything.  Or that me and 44,999 other people are in taper mode. or that some of us have already been checking Chicago weather since Sunday.  What do you need to know for this weekend?

Confirmation Packets

1. You should have them. They were mailed out a week ago
2. Can’t find it?  Check your email.  the Chicago Marathon sent out emails where you can pull up a mobile link that’ll scan at packet pick up.  You need the confirmation packet or the mobile link
3. Curious to read the runner’s packet? Head over here

The Expo

1. Takes place at McCormick Place Convention Center (North Building, Hall B1 2301 S. Martin Luther King Dr)
2. Friday, October 5 from 9 am-8 pm and Saturday, October 6 from 9 am to 6 pm
3. Bring your confirmation packet with you!
4. Yes, someone can pick up your packet for you if you can’t make it to the expo. They need a note from you, you’re confirmation packet/email and they need to show their ID
5. Free Transporation: 
   • Downtown: Hilton Chicago, 720 S. Michigan Ave. (8th St. entrance)
   • South Loop: CTA Red Line Stop serving Red, Orange and Green lines, State St. and Roosevelt Rd.
   • Magnificent Mile: Nike Chicago, 669 N. Michigan Ave. behind the store to the east on St. Clair St. at Erie St.
   • Millennium Park: Fairmont Chicago, 200 N. Columbus Dr., Columbus Dr. 1 block south of Wacker Dr.

Volunteering

1. We love volunteers!!!  I try and volunteer at least one race a year
2. Head over to the Volunteer webpage to sign up or to see what’s available

Fans and Spectators

1. You are needed and loved! I’m looking forward to the DNation fan areas this year (hey, I’m partial)
2. Yes, the Chicago Marathon has a go to guide of places to go and how to get there
3. Print me out!

Runner Tracking

1. We all know that parents, grandma/grandpa, husband/wife, sister/ brother, friends, aunts, uncles and your best friend’s dog will want to know how you’re doing
2. Track up to 3 runners with runner tracking this year!
3. Head on over here to track yourself, your mom, your friend and your friend’s dog!