2026 Bank of America Chicago 13.1 Participant Guide
JUNE 7, 2026
The Bank of America Chicago 13.1 offers runners a unique experience, bringing a world-class half marathon to the neighborhoods of Chicago’s West Side. The 13.1-mile course weaves through the historic parks and boulevards of the West Side, starting and finishing in Garfield Park with scenic loops through Douglass and Humboldt Parks.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
FRIDAY, JUNE 5
Packet Pick-up
Roosevelt Collection (150 W. Roosevelt Road, Chicago, IL 60605)
10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
SATURDAY, JUNE 6
Packet Pick-up
Roosevelt Collection (150 W. Roosevelt Road, Chicago, IL 60605)
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
West Side Wellness Fest
Garfield Park
7:00 a.m. West Side Wellness Fest starts
7:00 a.m. Bib pick-up begins
8:00 a.m. Community Shakeout Run
8:45 a.m. 1.31-Mile Walk warm-up activity
9:00 a.m. 1.31-Mile Walk begins
10:00 a.m. Youth Running Events begin
11:00 a.m. Youth Running Events end
11:00 a.m. West Side Wellness Fest ends
SUNDAY, JUNE 7
Race day
Garfield Park
5:30 a.m. Gear check opens
6:00 a.m. Start corrals open
6:50 a.m. Wheelchair start
6:50 a.m. Start corrals close
7:00 a.m. Race start
8:00 a.m. Race Day Festival begins
10:45 a.m. Beer ticket sales end 11:00 a.m. Beer service ends
11:00 a.m. Gear check closes
11:30 a.m. Race Day Festival ends
Times are subject to change.
EVENT RULES
All participants must follow the official event rules of the Bank of America Chicago 13.1, which are posted on the event website at chicago13point1.com/rules. Event rules must be reviewed in their entirety before race weekend.
RACE WEEKEND TRANSPORTATION
PACKET PICK-UP PARKING
Parking is available in the garage located at the Roosevelt Collection. Parking in the garage is free for the first two hours with validation available at Packet Pick-up. No parking or stopping is allowed on S. Delano Court. This is strictly enforced and may result in ticketing.
CHICAGO TRANSIT AUTHORITY (CTA) TRANSIT TIPS
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) offers an economical and convenient way to check out all Chicago has to offer. The Roosevelt Collection is accessible via the Roosevelt Red/Green/Orange Line Station, the #12 bus or the #29 bus. Garfield Park is accessible via the Conservatory-Central Park Green Line station, the Pulaski-Congress Blue Line Station or the #20 and #126 buses. For information on CTA fares and transit directions to and from the event, visit transitchicago.com.
RIDESHARE
Participants utilizing rideshare to access Garfield Park on race day will be dropped off at the intersection of Homan Avenue and Warren Boulevard (40 N. Homan Avenue) on the east side of Garfield Park. Information teams and directional signage will help guide event attendees to the start line and Race Day Festival area.
DIVVY
Gear up for the Bank of America Chicago 13.1 with a swift and efficient start! Choose a Divvy bike or scooter for a convenient and environmentally-friendly way to reach the starting line.
On race day, Divvy ambassadors will valet bikes at Central Park Boulevard and 5th Avenue from 5:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Please note, other docking stations near Garfield Park may be offline on race day. Please check the Divvy app prior to planning your trip.
RACE DAY PARKING AND SHUTTLE
A shuttle service and parking will be available for free at the Halsted/Taylor Parking Structure with parking entrances at 760 W. Taylor Street and 763 W. Polk Street, located on the campus of University of Illinois Chicago (UIC). Shuttle service to and from Garfield Park will operate approximately every 20 minutes from 5 a.m. to 12 p.m. The first shuttle is anticipated to leave from Halsted Street, adjacent to the UIC parking lot, around 5:15 a.m., and the final shuttle will leave Garfield Park at 11:45 a.m. Shuttles will drop off and pick up participants in Garfield Park at Central Park Avenue and Monroe Street. If you plan to utilize the shuttle service, please plan to arrive at the parking lot no later than 45 minutes prior to your desired arrival time in Garfield Park. For additional details on how to get to the parking lot and maps, visit chicago13point1.com/shuttle.
RACE DAY BIKE PARKING
World Bicycle Relief will provide a free bike valet on Sunday, June 7 from 4:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. for participants and volunteers at the southwest corner of Central Park Avenue and Madison Street within Garfield Park. Individuals are encouraged to bring a bike lock in the event the Bike Valet has reached capacity.
PARTICIPANT PACKET PICK-UP
PACKET PICK-UP EMAIL
Participants will receive a Packet Pick-up email on Wednesday, June 3. Participant Packet Pick-up will take place on Friday, June 5 (10 a.m. to 7 p.m.) and Saturday, June 6 (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) at the Roosevelt Collection (150 W. Roosevelt Road, Chicago, IL 60605). You must present your email* and one form of photo ID to receive your participant packet, participant bag, Nike participant shirt and pre-purchased beer tickets (if applicable).
*The Packet Pick-up email can be presented on the screen of a mobile device or tablet, or in the form of a printout/ hard copy. If you misplaced or did not receive a Packet Pick-up email, please email office@chicago13point1.com and a member of the event’s customer service team will resend the email.
Reduce the use of paper. Present your Packet Pick-up email electronically instead of printing!
VERIFY YOUR INFORMATION
We encourage you to verify your race information listed in the Packet Pick-up email. If any of the information is inaccurate (name and age division), you can make corrections by contacting the event office via email at office@chicago13point1.com.
PARTICIPANT PACKET PICK-UP
Participant Packet Pick-up will take place on Friday, June 5 (10 a.m. to 7 p.m.) and Saturday, June 6 (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) at the Roosevelt Collection (150 W. Roosevelt Road, Chicago, IL 60605). You must attend Participant Packet Pickup to pick up your participant packet, participant bag, Nike participant shirt and any pre-purchased beer tickets (if applicable). If you cannot pick up your packet, someone can pick up your packet on your behalf by presenting a copy of your Packet Pick-up ticket.
Runners who signed up and paid for race day Packet Pick-up can pick up their race materials starting at 5:30 a.m. on race day. Questions about race day Packet Pick-up can be sent to office@chicago13point1.com.
Participants 21 years or older will receive a beer ticket attached to their bib number that can be redeemed for one (1) Midwest Coast Brewing 13.1 Blonde beer.* Additional beer tickets can be purchased for $8 each at Packet Pickup on Friday, June 5 (10 a.m. to 7 p.m.) and Saturday, June 6 (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.), and at the Race Day Festival. On race day, beer ticket sales will end at 10:45 a.m., with beer service ending at 11 a.m.
*You must be 21 years or older with a valid ID to purchase and/or consume alcoholic beverages at the Bank of America Chicago 13.1 race weekend.
Location and hours
Roosevelt Collection 150 W. Roosevelt Road Chicago, IL 60605
Friday, June 5: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, June 6: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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RACE DAY INFORMATION
The Bank of America Chicago 13.1 will take place on Sunday, June 7. The course will weave through the historic parks and boulevards of the West Side, starting and finishing in Garfield Park. We encourage you to review the information about the race in advance of race weekend. If you have any questions after reviewing the information, please contact the event office by emailing office@chicago13point1.com.
START CORRALS
The Bank of America Chicago 13.1 assigns runners to a start corral based on the expected pace per mile provided on their applications. Log into your participant account to view your start corral assignment.
Start corrals open: 6:00 a.m.
Start corrals close: 6:50 a.m.
Race start time: 7:00 a.m.
START/FINISH MAP GARFIELD
PARK
SUNDAY, JUNE 7, 2026
*If you are not in your start corral by 6:50 a.m., you must start at the back of Corral F.
GEAR CHECK
To facilitate a more efficient race experience, the Bank of America Chicago 13.1 encourages participants to leave personal items at home and to keep small items such as keys, money or phones on your person during the race. If you bring items to the Chicago 13.1 that you can’t carry with you during the race, you must check them using your event-issued gear check bag at gear check. The race day gear check tent is located in the lawn south of the bandshell in Garfield Park. The gear check tent will be open from 5:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
About gear check:
• You must check your gear using your event-issued clear plastic bag (participant bag). Please note that the event will not handle oversized bags or luggage. Personal bags may not be inserted into the event-issued clear bag.
• To check your gear, remove the gear check tag from your bib number and fasten it to your event-issued clear plastic bag using the instructions provided. When you arrive at the gear check tent, you will line up based on the row number listed on your bib.
• Do not check valuable items, such as wallets, money, phones or jewelry. The Bank of America Chicago 13.1 is not responsible for lost, damaged or stolen items.
• Participants will not be permitted to run with a bag. All personal items must be checked at your assigned gear check tent before the race.
• Do not leave bags unattended within Garfield Park. Unattended bags will be confiscated and removed from the park.
• You are required to claim your bag from your assigned gear check tent by 11 a.m. on race day. Bags not claimed by 11 a.m. can be claimed through chicago13point1.com/lostandfound. Any items unclaimed by Monday, July 6, 2026 will no longer be available.
Reuse and recycle! We encourage you to reuse your participant bag following the race. When you’re ready to dispose of the bag, remove the cotton string and take the bag to a retailer in your area that accepts plastic bags for recycling. To find a drop-off location near you and learn how the material is used to make composite decks, visit nextrex.com.
BIB NUMBER
Your Bank of America Chicago 13.1 bib number is a unique identifier that must be visible at all times on race day.
What you need to know about your bib number:
• Pin all four (4) corners of your bib to the outermost layer of clothing on your chest.
• Your bib must be visible at all times.
• Wearing your bib improperly (pinned at your waist, pinned to race belts or fuel belts etc.) could result in improper scoring and/or disqualification.
• Include your emergency contact and medical information on the back of your bib number.
• Your bib number is non-transferable and must be worn only by you.
• The sale or transfer of your bib number is strictly prohibited and will result in disqualification.
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TIMING DEVICE
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1. Beer ticket: Participants age 21 and over (photo ID required) can redeem this tear-off portion of their bib number for one Midwest Coast Brewing 13.1 Blonde beer following the race at the Race Day Festival. Transfer of your bib beer ticket is prohibited.
2. Gear check claim tag: Use this tag at your assigned gear check tent following the race to claim your gear check bag.
3. Gear check tag: Attach this tag to your eventissued clear plastic gear check bag.
4. Color of event gear check tag: The color on your bib number indicates your assigned gear check location.
5. Start corral letter: This letter identifies your start corral assignment (A, B, C, D, E, F).
6. Unique race number: This number is your unique race number and identifier. For this reason, your bib number is non-transferable and must be worn only by you. Transfer of your bib number is strictly prohibited.
You must wear your bib number as instructed above throughout the entirety of the race to record an official finish time and place for the Bank of America Chicago 13.1. A timing device is permanently attached to the back of your bib number. Do not remove the timing strip from your bib, fold or damage it in any way. Your time will be recorded from the point at which you cross the timing mats at the start line until you cross the timing mats at the finish line. The timing device is single-use and does not need to be returned after the event.
ON-COURSE PROHIBITED ITEMS
Wheeled devices are not permitted on the Bank of America Chicago 13.1 course by anyone other than registered and authorized wheelchair participants, duo team participants and authorized course marshals on bicycles. Prohibited wheeled devices include unauthorized wheelchairs, baby joggers, baby strollers, skateboards, rollerblades, unauthorized bicycles or any other wheeled devices. Motorized devices of any kind are prohibited. 1 2 3 4
The use of selfie-sticks, camera mounts or rigs, video devices, computers, drones, unmanned aerial devices or any similar devices by anyone while participating in the event is prohibited.
Camelbaks® and any type of hydration backpack are prohibited. For the avoidance of doubt, fuel belts and hand-held water bottles are allowed.
The use of music devices is permitted during the race; however, in keeping with USATF rules for championship races, athletes competing for overall awards or prize money may not use music or communication devices during the event.
The use of cell phones, cameras or similar devices by participants while in the event is discouraged, and event officials reserve the right to disqualify any participant using such devices who pose a safety hazard on the course.
Additional prohibited items on the course route include but are not limited to: large bags (backpacks, suitcases and rolling bags), hard-sided coolers, props and non-running equipment, including flagpoles and sticks, pets/animals (except service animals that are trained to perform specific work or tasks for a person with a disability), alcoholic beverages, illegal substances, chairs, weapons, remote controlled aircrafts and drones.
Prohibited items at the event site in Garfield Park include but are not limited to: hard-sided coolers, pets/animals (except service animals that are trained to perform specific work or tasks for a person with a disability), alcoholic beverages, illegal substances, chairs, weapons, remote controlled aircrafts and drones.
Please note, any items deemed to be dangerous or inappropriate will be confiscated at the sole discretion of security personnel.
TOILET FACILITIES
Toilet facilities are located in the south lawn near Gear Check and Start Corrals C, D, E and F. Additional toilets are located near Start Corrals A and B. Allow ample time to get to your start corral prior to the start of the race. Toilets for the Race Day Festival are located in the lawn north of the bandshell near the main stage.
Did you know the paper products used in the toilet facilities on the course and throughout Garfield Park are made of 100% recycled materials? This is another step the Bank of America Chicago 13.1 has taken to be a more sustainable event.
AID STATIONS
Aid stations (eight locations) are located along the course one to two miles apart. Each aid station consists of the following amenities in this order:
• Medical tent (except Aid Station 1)
• Toilet facilities
• Nuun Hydration (pre-mixed lemon lime flavor)
• Water
The Bank of America Chicago 13.1 course features two Culligan Water Refill Stations, located at Mile 4.1 and Mile 9.7, adjacent to the course. Culligan Water Refill Stations give participants the opportunity to refill their self-carried handheld water bottles with Culligan-filtered water. Participants will refill their own water bottles within the station.
The Bank of America Chicago 13.1 is proud to partner with Culligan International to sustainably deliver high-quality filtered water when it matters most. This year, we are excited to pilot two, structured refill stations on course for runners to access during the race with personal water vessels. The initiative aims to ensure high-quality water for all while reducing waste and creating new, sustainable behaviors. An extension of Culligan’s long-term partnership with the Bank of America Chicago Distance Series, this pilot will help evolve best practices around hydration at endurance race events, inclusive of participants bringing their own bottles or cups.
Maurten is the Official Hydrogel Sports Fuel of the Bank of America Chicago 13.1. On course, runners can grab a Gel 100 (black sachet, non-caffeinated) or Gel 100 Caf 100 (white sachet, caffeinated)—both containing 25 grams of carbohydrates—from the Hydrogel Fuel Depot after Mile 8. Maurten Gels use patented Hydrogel Technology that protects the carbohydrates, transporting them through the stomach to the intestine where they are absorbed and used as fuel. This allows runners to consume more carbohydrates per hour while being easy on the stomach.
There will be a Biofreeze Pain Relief Zone around Mile 8.5 where the Biofreeze Cooling Crew will be armed with Biofreeze spray to cool the pain and help you cross the finish line.
MEDICAL SUPPORT
Medical support is available at five on-course locations. Each is staffed by a team of medical professionals, is equipped with emergency and first aid supplies and has access to ambulance service.
In Garfield Park, the Main Medical Tent is located directly beyond the finish line. For the safety of all participants, only those requiring medical assistance may access the medical facilities. If you feel like you need medical assistance on race day, you are encouraged to seek help from a medical volunteer or visit a medical tent in Garfield Park or on course.
Lend a hand, save a life! Participants, volunteers and event staff are encouraged to watch an instructional Hands-Only CPR video from the American Heart Association in advance of race weekend. This training is critical and can be lifesaving.
RACE DAY LACTATION SPACES
Breastfeeding parents attending the Bank of America Chicago 13.1 will have a designated place in Garfield Park to pump or nurse on race day. The lactation space will be adjacent to an Information Tent east of the Race Day Festival, located between the Finish Line exit and Start Corrals. Those interested in using the spaces will have access to a semi-private tented facility, a water source or a portable hand-washing station and a power source.
Staff will be onsite at each location to assist those interested in using the space on a first-come first-served basis. Please note, the event will not store or transport equipment.
Additional questions about lactation spaces can be directed to office@chicago13point1.com in advance of the event.
AMERICAN RED CROSS REUNIFICATION
If a participant is transported to a local area hospital at the discretion of the medical team, the American Red Cross of Greater Chicago’s Reunification staff will be on hand in Garfield Park to provide information regarding that patient to family and friends. Reunification staff can be found in the Information Tents located throughout Garfield Park. Family members may also call 888.659.9877 to speak with a Reunification Operator to inquire about a patient. Refer to the course map for locations and inform friends and family of this service in advance of race day.
PACE TEAM
Need some extra support in your goal to finish the Bank of America Chicago 13.1? Are you looking to run a personal best? The pace team will help you meet your performance goals.
The pacers will be established in the following corrals for these half marathon finish times:
A: 1:30, 1:40
B: 1:40, 1:50
C: 1:50, 2:00
D: 2:00, 2:15
E: 2:15, 2:30
F: 2:30, 2:45, 3:00
COURSE TIME REQUIREMENT
The Bank of America Chicago 13.1 has a course time limit of 3 hours and 15 minutes (03:15:59). After this time, the course will re-open to vehicular traffic. As roadways reopen, persons choosing to remain on course must move to the sidewalk and follow all pedestrian laws. You must maintain a 15-minute per mile pace (approximately) or faster, completing the full race distance (13.1 miles)—start line to finish line—within the event time requirement.
Participants who finish outside of the time requirement may not receive full on-course support from aid stations and traffic safety personnel. Runners who finish outside of the time requirement may not be recorded as official finishers.
TIMING CHECKPOINTS AND MILE MARKERS
Timing checkpoints and mile markers will be positioned at the start line, throughout the course and at the finish line. Your event timing device, attached to the back of your event bib number, will register your time at each timing checkpoint. Digital clocks at the finish line will display the elapsed race time, which begins with the start of the race (7 a.m.). Your individual race time may differ depending on when you cross the official start line.
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LIVE RESULTS AT CHICAGO13POINT1.COM
The most efficient way to stay updated on race day results is at chicago13point1.com. The mobile-friendly race website allows spectators to view our race leaderboard and to follow friends and family by getting real-time updates and race results.
AGE GROUPS
Men, Women and Non-Binary: 19 & under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & over. The top finishers in each age group will receive an award.
RUNNER REFRESHMENT
Refreshments will be available following the Bank of America Chicago 13.1 within the Runner Refreshment area, including Nuun Hydration (lemon lime), Maurten SOLID bars, Del Monte Bananas and Culligan aluminum water bottles. Only race finishers will be allowed in the Runner Refreshment area. Once you exit the finish area, you may not re-enter.
Run on hydrogel.
As the Official Hydrogel Sports Fuel of the Bank of America Chicago 13.1, Maurten will be on-course with Gel 100 and Gel 100 Caf 100 at mile 8.
Fueling is a race day essential — but you and your gut need to get used to it first. Training is the time to practice the art of fueling with the same Maurten Gels — based on Hydrogel Technology — that you’ll have available on race day.
Maurten has fueled some of the fastest times in history — this is your time.
The Bank of America Chicago 13.1 and Culligan share a commitment to sustainability, which comes to life at the finish line with reusable Culligan aluminum bottles. All participants and spectators are invited to hydrate at the Culligan water refill stations throughout Garfield Park. Whether on course, at the finish line or during the Race Day Festival, every Culligan refill station delivers cleaner, safer, great-tasting water in service of doing what’s right for people and our planet.
RACE DAY FESTIVAL
The Bank of America Chicago 13.1 Race Day Festival will be held in Garfield Park immediately following the 13.1 Mile run on Sunday from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The Race Day Festival will feature community and sponsor booths along with music and food. Participants 21 years or older will receive a beer ticket attached to their bib number that can be redeemed for one (1) Midwest Coast Brewing 13.1 Blonde beer.* Please note that the beer ticket attached to your bib is non-transferrable. Additional beer tickets can be purchased for $8 each at Packet Pick-up on Friday, June 5 (10 a.m. to 7 p.m.) and Saturday, June 6 (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.), and at the Race Day Festival. On race day, beer ticket sales will end at 10:45 a.m., with beer service ending at 11 a.m.
Look for Zero Waste Stations throughout Garfield Park where green team volunteers will be on hand to ensure your Nuun cups and food scraps get composted, water bottles and beer cans are recycled and help sort other waste to minimize the materials sent to the landfill. Test your recycling knowledge by playing the Sustainability Challenge: Sort and Toss game, which will be featured at the West Side Wellness Fest and at the festival on race day.
*You must be 21 years or older with a valid ID to purchase and/or consume alcoholic beverages at the Bank of America Chicago 13.1 race weekend.
SUSTAINABILITY AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY INITIATIVES
The Bank of America Chicago 13.1 earned Evergreen Certification from the Council for Responsible Sport, a recognition reserved for sporting events that demonstrate the highest possible commitment to environmental and social responsibility. The Council for Responsible Sport is a not for profit organization which provides objective, independent verification of the socially and environmentally responsible work of sporting events. Responsible Sport certified events are some of the world’s leading examples of responsible sport in action, supporting sustainability and environmental consciousness.
The event sustainability program focuses on environmental stewardship, community engagement and outreach, accessibility and innovation. At the event, we encourage you to join us as we work to improve our efforts and reduce our footprint. Thank you for helping to make the Bank of America Chicago 13.1 a more sustainable event!
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETATION SERVICES
Sign language interpreters will be available race weekend to assist participants who may need to utilize their service. Interpreters will be available at Packet Pick-up on Friday, June 5 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and on Saturday, June 6 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The interpreter will be located near the Adaptive Program area of Packet Pick-up. On race day, interpreters will be at the Adaptive Program tent from 6 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The Adaptive Program tent is located in Garfield Park northwest of the intersection of Jackson Boulevard and Central Park Avenue.
EVENT MERCHANDISE
Nike’s official Bank of America Chicago 13.1 merchandise collection will be available through Fleet Feet Chicago at Packet Pick-up on Friday, June 5 and Saturday, June 6 and at the Race Day Festival on Sunday, June 7. The merchandise will also be available at Nike Chicago, Fleet Feet South Loop and fleetfeet.com in late May.*
Nike Chicago
669 N. Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL 60611
Fleet Feet South Loop
150 W. Roosevelt Road Chicago, IL 60605
*Date subject to change
STREAM FAST AND WATCH BETTER ON RACE DAY
Encourage your friends and family to watch the finish line live on race day! NBC Chicago will offer a finish line live stream on nbcchicago.com from 6:50 a.m. to 11 a.m. (U.S. Central Time) on Sunday, June 7. The livestream will be available for replay after the event.
BANK OF AMERICA CHICAGO 13.1 AFTER PARTIES
Toast your accomplishment and enjoy the rest of your race day with your spectators and fellow finishers at the Bank of America Chicago 13.1 After Parties! All Bank of America Chicago 13.1 finishers 21 years or older who show their race bib or medal will receive one (1) complimentary Midwest Coast Brewing beer at either After Party location. You earned it. Let’s celebrate it.
Midwest Coast Brewing Company After Party
2137 W. Walnut St.
11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Follow along: #MidwestCoast Brewing
Celebrate your 13.1 in true Chicago style with Midwest Coast Brewing. Start at the Midwest Coast Brewing Beer Garden near the finish line, grab your complimentary beer, relax and soak in the post-race vibes. Then head to the taproom, just one stop off the Green Line (Damen/Lake), and keep the celebration rolling with a beautiful rooftop space, food options and games at 8 p.m.
The Scout Waterhouse + Kitchen After Party
1419 N. Wells
10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Follow along: #TheScoutChicago
Join fellow Bank of America Chicago 13.1 participants at The Scout Waterhouse + Kitchen for a lively post-race celebration. Enjoy great food, cold drinks a festive atmosphere and a raffle.
BANK OF AMERICA
We’re thrilled to return to Chicago’s West Side for the fifth Bank of America Chicago 13.1. Race weekend begins with Packet Pick-up on Friday and Saturday, so be sure to stop by the Bank of America booth to grab your exclusive keepsake.
Start your Saturday in Garfield Park with the free West Side Wellness Fest including a Community Shakeout Run, family-friendly 1.31-Mile Walk, Youth Running Events and local business and organizations that celebrate all the West Side has to offer.
On race day, invite your friends and family to line the course and bring the energy at the Bank of America Cheer Zone. You’ll hear the Merrill cheer bells ringing all up and down the course. After you cross the finish line, swing back by the Bank of America booth to celebrate and snap a photo to remember your Chicago 13.1 accomplishment.
SHARE YOUR RUN
Capture the fun and excitement of race weekend from Packet Pick-up to post-race photo opportunities, including getting your picture taken with your official finish time! Be sure to post your photos on social media and use #ChiThirteenOne for a chance to be featured on our event channels. If you haven’t joined our social media community, we encourage you to follow us!
WEST SIDE WELLNESS FEST
The Bank of America Chicago 13.1 works closely with the West Side neighborhoods featured on the course to offer events that showcase West Side pride, culture and community. The West Side Wellness Fest takes place in Garfield Park and includes the Community Shakeout Run led by Peace Runners 773, the family-friendly 1.31-Mile Walk, the Youth Running Events and the Community Village showcasing West Side businesses and organizations. Events are free with a suggested donation to the Garfield Park Advisory Council.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Saturday, June 6
Garfield Park
7:00 a.m. West Side Wellness Fest starts
7:00 a.m. Bib pick-up begins
8:00 a.m. Community Shakeout Run
8:45 a.m. 1.31-Mile Walk warm-up activity
9:00 a.m. 1.31-Mile Walk
10:00 a.m. Youth Running Events
11:00 a.m. Youth Running Events end 11:00 a.m. West Side Wellness Fest ends
The West Side Wellness Fest will take place in the south section of Garfield Park. The start and finish for the Community Shakeout Run, 1.31-Mile Walk and Youth Running Events will take place near the Garfield Park Bandshell south of Madison Street. The Community Village will be on Music Court on the south side of the Bandshell.
More information on the West Side Wellness Fest in Garfield Park is available at chicago13point1.com.
BANK OF AMERICA CHICAGO DISTANCE SERIES
The Bank of America Chicago Distance Series is made up of Chicago’s premier racing portfolio: the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K Run, Bank of America Chicago 13.1 and Bank of America Chicago Marathon. The three races span the outdoor running season and celebrate the vibrant and diverse nature of our local and global running communities. Individuals who finish all 2026 events will receive a unique Bank of America Chicago Distance Series medal and will be eligible for a guaranteed entry into the 2027 Bank of America Chicago Marathon.
EVENT ALERT SYSTEM
The Event Alert System communicates the status of course conditions to participants leading up to and on race day via email updates, color-coded signs, PA announcements and flags. Alert levels range from Low to Moderate to High to Extreme based primarily on weather conditions, as well as other factors. All participants should familiarize themselves with the Event Alert System before the race, remain alert for directions from race officials throughout the event and take precautions to prepare properly for varying weather conditions on race day. For more information about the Event Alert System, visit chicago13point1.com/eas.
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