Bank of America Chicago 13.1

Bank of America Chicago 13.1 steps off this weekend. Here's what to know

The third annual event is set to weave runners through historic parks and boulevards on June 9 for a tour of the city's West Side. The race will start and finish in Chicago's Garfield Park

Runners will soon take over Chicago's West Side for the annual Bank of America Chicago 13.1, making for plenty of excitement, traffic and finish line victories.

The third annual event is set to weave runners through historic parks and boulevards on June 9.

Here's a look at what to expect:

When is the Chicago 13.1?

The race steps off Sunday, but there will be two days of packet pick-up events leading up to it. On race day, the wheelchair division will begin at 6:50 a.m. followed by the open division race start at 7 a.m.

Where is the Chicago 13.1?

The race will start and finish in Chicago's Garfield Park.  

Throughout the race, runners will be guided through Humboldt Park, Garfield Park and Douglass Park, according to the course revealed by organizers.

Can you still run in the race?

The event has already reached capacity and is no longer accepting applications for runners. This marks the second year in a row both the Chicago 13.1 and the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle have sold out.

Is there a time limit to run the race?

The course time limit is three hours and 15 minutes, meaning participants will need to maintain at least a 15-minute mile to complete the race.

"Those who finish outside of the time limit will not be recorded as official finishers and may not receive full on-course support from aid stations and traffic safety personnel," the race website states.

Will there be street closures?

The half marathon event will mean significant street closures and parking restrictions for parts of the city-- some of which are already underway. A full list of closures can be found here.

Starting Wednesday and continuing until 5 p.m. Monday, Music Ct. Circle from Hamlin Boulevard to Woodward Drive and Woodward Drive from Madison Street to Jackson Boulevard will be closed.

The following closures take effect on Saturday, June 8:

  • Madison St.: Hamlin Blvd. to Central Park Ave. will be closed from 6 a.m. Saturday until 5 p.m. Sunday
  • Jackson Blvd.: Hamlin Blvd. to Central Park Ave. will be closed from 6 a.m. Saturday until 5 p.m. Sunday
  • McCrea Dr.: Schraeder Drive to end will be closed from 7 p.m. Saturday until 5 p.m. Sunday

The following closures take effect on Sunday, June 9:

  • Madison St.: Central Park Ave. to St. Louis Ave. from 2 a.m. until 11 a.m.
  • Central Park Ave.: Washington Blvd. to 5th Ave. from 2 a.m. until 11 a.m.
  • Independence Blvd.: Jackson Blvd. to Douglas Blvd. from 6:30 a.m. until 9:30 a.m.
  • Douglas Blvd.: Independence Blvd. to Sacramento Dr. from 6:30 a.m. until 9:30 a.m.
  • Sacramento Dr.: Ogden Blvd. to Roosevelt Rd. from 6:30 a.m. until 9:30 a.m.
  • Ogden Ave.: Sacramento Blvd. to California Ave. from 6:30 a.m. until 9:30 a.m.
  • Farrar Dr.: Ogden Blvd. to Sacramento Dr. from 6:30 a.m. until 9:30 a.m.
  • Hamlin Blvd.: Madison St. to Congress Pkwy. from 6:30 a.m. until 11 a.m.
  • Hamlin Blvd.: Madison St. to Maypole Ave. from 6:30 a.m. until 11 a.m.
  • Schraeder Dr.: Hamlin Blvd. to Washington Blvd. from 6:30 a.m. until 11 a.m.
  • Washington Blvd.: Schraeder Dr. to Hamlin Blvd. from 6:30 a.m. until 11 a.m.
  • Central Park Ave.: Lake St. to Franklin Blvd. from 6:30 a.m. until 10:45 a.m.
  • Conservatory Dr.: Lake St. to Franklin Blvd. from 6:30 a.m. until 10:45 a.m.
  • Franklin Blvd.: Central Park Ave. to Sacramento Blvd. from 6:30 a.m. until 10:45 a.m.
  • Sacramento Blvd.: Franklin Blvd to Augusta Blvd. from 6:30 a.m. until 10:45 a.m.
  • Humboldt Dr.: Augusta Blvd. to North Ave. from 6:30 a.m. until 10:45 a.m.
  • Division St.: California Ave to Luis Munoz Dr. from 6:30 a.m. until 10:45 a.m.
  • Luis Munoz Marin Dr.: Augusta Blvd. to Le Moyne St. from 6:30 a.m. until 10:45 a.m.
  • California Ave.: Lemoyne St. to Division St. from 6:30 a.m. until 10:45 a.m.

There will also be parking restrictions throughout the neighborhoods. For the full list of street closure and parking restriction times and dates, visit the Chicago 13.1 website.

Where do runners pick up packets?

Packet pick-up will take place at the Roosevelt Collection, located at 150 W. Roosevelt, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

Where can runners meet up with family and friends after the race?

Organizers encouraged family and friends to meet runners at the Race Day Festival in Garfield Park after the race.

How can you watch runners if you're not able to attend?

NBC Chicago will offer a live stream of the start and finish lines of the race from 7-11 a.m. Sunday on NBCChicago.com and on the NBC 5 Chicago streaming channel. Click here for more details on how to stream.

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