Note: Race day coverage and finish line camera streaming will be shown live here starting October 13th.
Thousands of runners are headed to Chicago this week to prepare for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, but before they can hit the course on race day, they’ll need to pick up their bags.
The Abbott Health & Fitness Expo at Chicago’s McCormick Place opens Thursday, giving runners the chance to pick up packets, participant bags and more.
Here’s what you need to know:
When is the Abbott Health & Fitness Expo?
Thursday, October 10th
From 11am to 6pm
Friday, October 11th
From 9am to 6pm
Saturday, October 12th
From 9am to 6pm
Times are subject to change.
Where is the expo located?
Lakeside Center, Hall D
2301 S. Martin Luther King Drive*
Chicago, Illinois 6061
What’s inside the packet and participant bag?
Participant packet items include:
Bib Number* and Safety Pin MYLAPS ThinTag Timing Device Gear Check Tag Nike Participant Running Shirt Participant Bag
*Registered participants ages 21 and older will receive a bib number tag that can be redeemed for a beer after the race.
Runners will also be provided with a commemorative sticker to place on their bib honoring the late world record holder Kelvin Kiptum, who won the 2023 race just months before his death in a car accident.
What else is at the Expo?
Organizers say the expo will feature more than 160 exhibitors offering products along with new running shoes, apparel, nutrition and technology.
The three-day expo is free and open to the public.
