On June 1, contributors will line up in preparation for the Financial institution of America Chicago 13.1 half marathon.
With the race kicking off subsequent week, this is every thing it’s good to know.
The place is the race?
The race runs by way of Chicago’s West Aspect, starting and ending in Garfield Park and weaving by way of numerous iconic neighborhoods.
A full course map is out there beneath.
The place and when does the race start?
The race formally kicks off at 7 a.m. at Garfield Park. The complete schedule is listed beneath.
- 5:30 a.m. – Gear test opens
- 6:00 a.m. – Begin corrals open
- 6:50 a.m. – Wheelchair begin
- 6:50 a.m. – Begin corrals shut
- 7:00 a.m. – Race begin
- 8:00 a.m. – Race Day Pageant begins
- 10:45 a.m. – Beer ticket gross sales finish
- 11:00 a.m. – Beer service ends
- 11:00 a.m. – Gear test closes
- 11:30 a.m. – Race Day Pageant ends
Extra scheduling data might be discovered right here.
How must you get there?
Based on the official race web site, there are a selection of how to journey to the occasion. Listed here are some suggestions.
- CTA transit: Garfield Park is accessible by way of the Conservatory-Central Park Inexperienced Line station, the Pulaski-Congress Blue Line Station or the 20 and 126 buses.
- Divvy: Divvy ambassadors will valet bikes at Central Park Boulevard and fifth Avenue from 5:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Rideshare: If utilizing rideshare, contributors must be dropped off on the intersection of Homan Avenue and Warren Boulevard, 40 N. Homan Ave., on the east facet of Garfield Park.
- Parking and shuttle: Parking shall be out there without spending a dime on the Halsted/Taylor Parking Construction with parking entrances at 760 W. Taylor Road and 763 W. Polk St. A shuttle service shall be provided and can drop off and decide up contributors in Garfield Park at Madison Road and St. Louis Avenue close to Gate 1. Shuttles will function each 20 minutes from 5 a.m. to 12 p.m.
When is packet pick-up?
Packet pick-up shall be Friday, Could 30 and Saturday, Could 31 at 150 W. Roosevelt Rd. Right here is the complete schedule.
- Friday: 10 a.m. to eight p.m.
- Saturday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Should you can not decide up your packet, another person can decide up your packet for you by presenting a replica of your packet pick-up ticket.
How are you going to volunteer?
Volunteers are nonetheless being accepted for numerous roles all through the occasion. For extra data on volunteering, see our story or the Financial institution of America Chicago 13.1 web site.
