It is time to gear up for the Chicago Marathon, one of the biggest Marathons in the world. More runners will join in every year to grab that prize money. More people mean fewer parking slots. Read more for information about the races and parking on race day.
What is the Chicago Marathon?
Each October, the Bank of America Chicago Marathon is a road race held in Chicago. This race is one of the six major marathons globally, which brings top runners from around the globe to Chicago. Apart from professionals, some runners represent various charities and causes.
When is the Chicago Marathon 2022?
This year the race will be on Sunday, October 9.
Where will the race happen?
The race will start and end at Grant Park. Spectators can stop at various points to cheer on their favorite runners. Keep an eye on the official site for the route of the Chicago Marathon.
How many miles is the Chicago Marathon?
The runners will cover a distance of 26.2 miles and will run through 29 neighborhoods.
What time does the Chicago marathon start?
The first wave will of the race starts at 7:23 7:23 a.m., the second at 8 a.m., and the third will commence at 8:25 a.m. Apart from the main runners, the wheelchair and handcycle participants will have an earlier start. Spectators can enter Grant Park from 9:30 a.m.
You can read the schedule for the marathon and pre-race events here.
How to get to Grant Park
You can drive 0.3 miles via East Ida B. Wells Drive and S Columbus Dr to reach the park from Downtown Chicago.
How much does it cost to participate?
The applicant must provide their credit card information during the Chicago Marathon 2022 registration. The entry fee will be processed once they are selected.
For US citizens (including the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and other US territories), the fee is $230, and for non-US residents, it is $240.
Please note that the general application closed on November 30, 2021. You can still apply for the remaining spots through the American Development Program and the charity program, and you can read more about it here.
Is there parking at Grant Park?
Yes, you can park in Grant Park on-site parking slots. The Grant Park Parking Garage South is one of the many parking spots in Grant Park. But these limited slots will fill up fast, and you will have to pay a high fee too.
Can you park near Grant Park?
You can get easy and affordable parking near Grant Park before the marathon. Use the Way.com website or Way mobile app to book your Chicago parking spot with huge discounts. Here are a few parking slots that are within a mile:
- Peoples Auto Parking 710 S
- 318 S Federal St Parking
- 1255 S Michigan Ave Parking
- 320 S Clark St Parking
- 20 E Randolph St Parking
- 398 E Lake St Parking
- 60 E Lake St Parking
What are the best places to watch the runners?
The spectators are not allowed to enter the start and finish areas of the marathon on race day. So, it is better to move to better regions to watch the race. There are cheer zones for fans to support the runners. Last year these were located at the 8rk, Mile 15, and Mile 26. You can expect these to be available this October too.
Runner tracking is also possible using the official Chicago marathon map app. The spectators can also use this app to move into different spots. You can also use the Chicago Transit Authority trains for moving from one point to the other. You can find accessible parking on each of the cheering points too.
What are the essentials for the race?
The participants can pick up their packets containing bib number, participant bag, running shirt, and timing device in the days before the race. The friends and family of the participants can enjoy Chicago by taking part in the Abbott Chicago 5K, a 3.1-mile race on October 8. The runners can see this as a warm-up opportunity.
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