Marathon week in Chicago will be bursting with family-friendly things to do. You’ve trained all summer, it’s a celebration and time for you to treat yourself. Use this list to help schedule your week.
Nike Chicago
Meditation, a relay race, customized experiences, get your medal engraved, marathon gear and more with Nike. Head over to the Nike.com/Chicago to sign up for one or all the things they have in store!
Just Do It Headquarters
When: Wednesday October 4th to Monday October 8th
Time: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. (October 6th doors open at 12:00 p.m.)
Where: 673 N. Michigan Avenue
Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle
Just Do It Pop Up Relay Race
When: Thursday October 5th
Time: Student race 7 p.m.
Adult race 8:30 p.m.
Where: Maggie Daley Skating Ribbon
337 E Randolph
Medal Engraving
When: Monday October 8th and Tuesday October 9th
Time: 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Nike Running Bucktown 1640 N. Damen
Three Run Two
This group has a week full of festivities to welcome marathon day including a popular after party.
Social Run Food and Drinks
When: Wednesday October 4th
Time: 7:15 p.m.
Where: Merchant 3137 W Logan Boulevard
Shake-Out Run
Where: Saturday October 6th
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Where: California Blue Line Station 2211 N California Ave
Post Marathon Dance Party
When: Sunday October 7th
Time: 9 p.m.
Where: Logan Square Auditorium 2539 North Kedzie Boulevard
Find more details and tickets to the dance party here http://www.threeruntwo.com/events/
The Mikkeller Running Club
Join the fun run 5k distance and drink beer right after!
When: Saturday October 6th
Time: 11:10 a.m.
Location: Beer Temple 3173 N Elston Avenue
CITIUS Mag Chi-Town Shakeout powered by Fleet Feet
Fans of Citius Magazine are invited to a 3 to 4 mile run that includes breakfast and coffee during a live podcast taping. Founder Chris Chavez is set to sign autographs. Find more information and register for a free ticket here.
When: Saturday October 6th
Time: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location: 1714 N Wells North Wells Street
Chicago Shake-Out Art Run
Travel to the Logan Square neighborhood to see the amazing murals and local artist as you run through the street art gallery.
For tickets: http://www.runstreet.com/events/chicago-shakeout-art-run
When: Saturday, October 6th
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Where: Galerie F 2415 North Milwaukee Avenue
Three Run Two
This group has a week full of festivities to welcome marathon day.
Social Run Food and Drinks
When: Wednesday October 4th
Time: 7:15 p.m.
Where: Merchant 3137 W Logan Boulevard
Shake-Out Run
Where: Saturday October 6th
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Where: California Blue Line Station 2211 N California Ave
Post Marathon Dance Party
When: Sunday October 7th
Time: 9 p.m.
Where: Logan Square Auditorium 2539 North Kedzie Boulevard
Find more details and tickets to the dance party here.