IT’S THE BEST WEEKEND OF THE CHICAGO YEAR! Chicago Marathon weekend is HERE!
TL;DR: Find all the details, links to events, runners’ roster, and sign-ups on the Spreadsheet HERE
Friday, October 7th
November Project Chicago Friday workout: 6:06am, Polk Bros Park City Stage
Get HYPED! We have a yoga option for those running the marathon, but we ask that you PLEASE pack/ bring your own mat. If you have an extra for a friend, place your name on it and bring it to share. Don’t have a mat? Bring a hotel towel. Just show up. We’ll also have a separate, more traditional workout option, too. We will be tagging–we’ve got a unique NP Chicago Marathon tag that would look great on your race top.
Meaning Thru Movement, Feat. Alison Désir: 6:00pm, Fleet Feet South Loop
Author, runner, mother, community leader, and Black American voice, Alison Désir is bringing her new book “Running While Black” on tour to Chicago with a 5k and a panel conversation. Meetup starts at 6, 5k for all faces/paces starts at 6:15 and the panel starts at 7:15! Panel guests include Alison, Ian Gonzalez of Last Lap Corner Store, and Kevin Hansons of Hansons-Brooks Distance Project. RSVP HERE!
Saturday, October 8th
Pizza Mile. 11 am. Lake Shore Park.
Fourth annual pizza mile. One square of pizza, one lap of track, four times. We’ve also got a relay option! $4 to pizza mile your heart out! Sign up here so we can order appropriately.
Sunday, October 9th
Race day.
You’ve put in the work, now it’s time to take a victory lap around the city. If you’re running, be sure to add yourself to our spreadsheet so that we can watch and cheer for you. There will also be a pre-race bounce hosted at 6:10am at the Congress Garden Plaza South (Southeast corner of Michigan Avenue and Ida B Wells). If you’re racing, a couple of course notes to take: with the tall buildings downtown, expect your GPS watch readings to be inaccurate for mileage markers. You can switch your splits to manual, or know entering the race what your run time should be at certain mileage markers. Give yourself PLENTY of time to arrive early on race day. You may also expect the first couple of water stops to be a little crowded, so be prepared for this.
Cheer Station. 8:00 am. 26th Street, in between Wentworth & Federal St (Facebook event)
Marathon Sunday is the best day in the city of Chicago. Tens of thousands of runners from all over the world will be out on the course and it’s our mission to energize every last one of them. Pack your cowbells, pack your costumes, pack your signs, and most importantly, pack that positive energy. We’ll be on 26th st, just West of Federal Street on RUNNERS’ LEFT at Mile 22 to high five, cheer, and applaud every runner out there. If you’d like to bring food or drink, please do! We’re out there all day.
After Party. 4:00 pm. Duffy’s Tavern & Grille
Marathon finishers can bring their medal for: $4 Miller & Coors Light Drafts & Beer of the Month
$5 White Claw/truly seltzers
$5 Tito’s Cocktails
A full menu and a full bar will be available to order dinner and drinks. Bring your friends, family, and any new friends you make over the weekend!
Monday, October 11th
November Project Chicago Pop-Up. 6:06 am. River Esplanade
Let’s celebrate the runners and hold on to the good marathon vibes for one more day. Meet on the north side of the river east of Columbus Drive. Divvy station at Illinois St. and Cityfront Plaza Dr. This is your last chance to take home a marathon tag!
Questions? Join our social page! Lots of great information and incredibly helpful members on there. You can also reach out to Chicago co-leaders directly on IG, Facebook, or at novemberprojectchi@gmail.com.
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