DetermiNation Race Guide Bank of America Chicago Marathon October 5-7, 2012 In this guide ... WEEKEND LOGISTICS Marathon Expo 2 Pasta Party 3 RACE MORNING DetermiNation Party Tent 4 Packing for Race Day 4 Transportation Tips 5 Marathon Course Map 6 SPECTATOR INFO Spectator Routes 7 Viewing Areas by CTA Trains 8 Participant Times & Locations 8 Are yOu reADy? Spectator Tips 8 This is your 2012 Guide for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. In this booklet, you’ll find information about all the weekends events including Things to do, Sights to See 9 expo, team dinner, race day, etc. We’ve also included tips regarding spectator routes, transportation, restaurants, entertainment, and more. We hope you have Tips for Runners 10 had an exceptional experience with Team DetermiNation. We wish you an exciting journey to the finish line on Sunday, October 7. Helpful Sites & Phone Numbers 10 Good Luck 11 1 GETTING THERE • South Loop: CTA Red Line Stop serving Red, Orange and Green Driving lines, State St. and Roosevelt Rd. WeekeND lOgISTIcS Only Lot A will offer a $10 flat rate, and under an hour will be free • Magnificent Mile: Nike Chicago, 669 N. Michigan Ave. behind the with validation of the ticket. Standard Parking will man a table with store to the east on St. Clair St. at Erie St. Chicago Marathon Expo validation machines at an area near registration. The attendee will • Millennium Park: Fairmont Chicago, 200 N. Columbus Dr., All runners must visit the expo to pick up their race packet and have their ticket validated at the table and will pay as they leave Columbus Dr. 1 block south of Wacker Dr. DetermiNation materials. It is open to the public so bring your at the machines in the West Building lobby. McCormick Place is family and friends. More than 200 exhibitors will offer free samples, approximately a 15 minute cab ride from the Palmer House Hilton. Shuttle buses will operate every 15 - 20 minutes between 8:30 showcase the latest in running gear, health & nutritional information, a.m. and 8:30 p.m. on Friday, October 5, and 8:30 a.m. and 6:30 and much more. Please note: The University of Notre Dame will play the University of p.m. on Saturday, October 6. Last pick-up time from the Health Miami at Soldier Field on Saturday, October 6, at 6:30 p.m. This may & Fitness Expo will be at 8:30 p.m. on Friday, and 6:30 p.m. on impact traffic patterns near McCormick Place. We encourage you to Saturday. WHEN Friday, October 5, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. use public transportation or take advantage of the free Expo shuttle Saturday, October 6, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. service. WHAT TO PICK-UP WHERE McCormick Place Public Transportation • Your Race Packet (contains your bib number, tech shirt, and North Building, Hall B1 Free Expo Shuttle Service ChronoTrack D-Tag timing device) 2301 S. Martin Luther King Dr. Free shuttle bus service to the Bank of America Chicago Marathon • Wristbands for your guests to enter our VIP race-day tent Chicago, IL 60616 Health & Fitness Expo will be provided to and from the following • Extra “I run for” bibs and “honor”, “memory” or “survivor” ribbons four locations: at our DetermiNation expo booth #984 • Downtown: Hilton Chicago, 720 S. Michigan Ave. (8th St. en • Your decorated cheer sign trance) WHAT TO BRING • Photo I.D. • Race Confirmation Email • Donations to turn in Friends and family are invited to decorate a DetermiNation cheer sign at our expo booth! 2 DetermiNation Team Pasta Party and Host Hotel A grand event deserves a grand setting, and the Palmer House Hilton Grand Ballroom does not disappoint. We invite you to car- bo-load and fuel up on inspiration. Mingle with fellow teammates who are taking the marathon challenge to create a world with less cancer and more birthdays. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5 6 p.m. Singlet & cheer sign decorating party First timer’s talk Cocktail hour 7 p.m. Dinner Program PALMER HOUSE HILton – GRAND BALLROOM 17 E. Monroe St. Chicago, IL 60616 Tickets must be purchased in advance through the American Can- cer Society. The DetermiNation Team Pasta Party is open to par- ticipants as well as their friends and family. You can reserve your tickets today at http://determination.acsevents.org/site/Calen- dar?view=Detail&id=112838 TRANSPORTATION Parking The closest parking From O’Hare From Midway Airport From Ogilvie From Union garage is 55 E. Monroe International Airport Take the CTA Orange Transportation Station (Metra) Street ($42). There Take the CTA Blue Line Line train from Midway Center (Metra) It is approximately a 5 is a smaller, cheaper train to Monroe/Dear- to downtown. Get off It is approximately a 5 minute cab ride or a 20 parking option at 231 born stop. Take Monroe at the Adams/Wabash minute cab ride or a 15 minute walk to the hotel. S. Wabash ($14). Visit east to the hotel. The stop. The Palmer House minute walk to the hotel. To walk, head south http://en.parkopedia. Palmer House is on the is located on the west To walk, head south in Riverside Plaza to com/parking/chicago/ south side of the street. side of Wabash Avenue. on Canal Street toward toward Jackson Street. for additional parking Or, you can take a cab Or, you can take a cab Madison. Turn left on Turn left on Jackson options near the hotel. from the airport, which from the airport, which Madison Street, right on Street, left on State is approximately a 35- is approximately a 30- State Street and left on Street and right on Mon- 60 minute ride. 45 minute drive. Monroe Street. The hotel roe Street. The hotel will will be on your right. be on your right. reADy TO jOIN The parTy? If you know someone who is interested CTA: On the “L” Blue & Red Line Trains: Get off at the Monroe stop. Take Monroe east to the hotel. in volunteering on race day, Pink, Green, Orange, Purple, and Brown Line trains: Get off at the Adams/Wabash stop. The Palmer House is located on the west side letD ous NOT know. bring money of Wabash Avenue. Or, get off at the Madison/Wabash stop, walk south on Wabash and turn right on Monroe Street. See page 6 for to the race day tent. more details regarding traveling on the “L.” For more information* Mailon how donations your friends to: and family can getAmerican involved Cancer please Society email determinationIATTN: [email protected] Records Dept. 225 N. Michigan Ave. 3 Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60601 3 rAce mOrNINg join the Party at the DetermiNation Tent! We’ve rolled out the red carpet for you! Make sure you join the BEST party in charity village on race day. Join us for a procession from the Palmer House Hilton to our race day tent. We will meet in the Empire Room at 5:00 a.m. and will walk to our VIP DetermiNation tent at 5:15 a.m. sharp. WHEN Sunday, October 7 • Procession from Palmer House Hilton to team tent at 5:15 a.m. • DetermiNation tent opens at 5:30 a.m. • Team photo at 6 a.m. • Wave 1 (Corral A - E) procession to start line at 6:15 a.m. • Wave 2 (Corral F - M) procession to start line at 6:30 a.m. • Race begins at 7:30 a.m. • VIP tent closes at 3:30 p.m. WHERE Grant Park in “Charity Village Roosevelt Road” near the intersection of Roosevelt Rd. and Michigan Ave. VIP AMENITIES at Our DETERMINATION TENT • Coffee, bagels, water, Vitamin Water, and Gatorade before the race • Private changing areas, gear check and bathrooms • An enthusiastic welcoming/cheer committee to celebrate your accomplishment • Convenient “reunite” area to meet all your race-day supporters • A HUGE post-race ‘Taste of Chicago’ celebration with Chicago-style deep dish pizza, Italian beef, hot dogs, and Goose Island 312 beer. • Post-race ice baths for your feet, and massages for your tired body! The Chicago Marathon only allows charity runners into Charity Village before the race. We invite your friends and family to join us anytime after 8:30 a.m. to celebrate. What you’ll Need • 1-2 pairs of shorts • Deodorant • Hair ties/Sweatybandz/head- Do NOT bring money to the race day tent. • Tank or lightweight top • Sunglasses bands PACKING FOR RACE • Sports bra • Charged iPod/Mp3 player • Sunblock * Mail donations to: DAY • 1-2 pairs of socks and headphones • Camera American Cancer Society • 1-2 pairs of running shoes • Energy fuels • Flip flops ATTN: Athlete Records Dept. 225 N. Michigan Ave. • Your DetermiNation singlet • Sport watch of choice • Road ID • Band-aids Suite 1200 • Race Bib & Chip (fully charged) and charger • Hand-held water bottle or • Special ointments/Neosporin Chicago, IL 60601 • ACS Spectator Guide • BodyGlide hydration belt • Safety pins 4 DrIVING RIDING The ‘L’ rAce DAy TrANSPOrtation TIPS Millennium Garages offer the closest and All participants and spectators are strongly encouraged to use public transporta- most convenient parking on race day. Park- In order to use the Chicago CTA rail (the “L”), you need to use tion to the start and finish areas in Grant Park, as well as for spectators traveling ing prices range from $18 to $30. Visit www. a CTA Transit Card. to locations along the course. If you drive, allow sufficient time for heavy traffic millenniumgarages.com for additional details. congestion and street closures due to the race.