1 to early mornings to strong starts to Old Town Participant Guide 1 Table of contents Table of contents 2 Letter from Executive Race Director Carey Pinkowski 3 Start line procedures 22 Information presented by Tata Consultancy Services 22 Schedule of events 4 McDonald’s Runner Update Centers 25 Finish line procedures 25 Pre-race information Mariano’s Runner Refreshment 25 Participant Packet Pick-Up 5 Bank of America Chicago Marathon 27th Mile Post-Race Party 25 Bib number 6 Runner Reunite area 26 Timing device 6 Massage therapy 26 Race day runner results 26 Health & Fitness Expo Location & Expo hours 7 Post-race information Exhibitors 7 Race results 26 Main Stage presentations 7 Age divisions and awards 27 Volkswagen Course Talks 7 Race day photos 27 Nike Pace Team 8 Event sustainability 27 Health & Fitness Expo transportation 8 Hilton Pasta Dinner 11 Promotions & hospitality Nike store - official merchandise 28 Course information Commemorative merchandise 28 Event Alert System 11 American Airlines - official airline 28 Aid Stations 12 GO Airport Express 29 Course time limit 13 Hilton Chicago - official headquarters hotel 29 Timing checkpoints, clocks and mile markers 13 Live broadcast and media coverage 29 Prohibited devices on course 14 Bank of America Customer & Military Family Upgrade 30 Spectator viewing areas 14 Cheer on runners with Bank of America 30 U.S. Trust Cheer Zone 31 Medical information Merrill Lynch Cheer Zones 31 Medical support 14 Join Nike race weekend 31 Emergency contact information 15 Participant and spectator hospitality 31 Runner Transport service 15 Nike Northside/Southside Challenge American Red Cross Patient Connection Program 15 at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon 32 Charity Block Party 32 Race day information City Scents flowers for sale 32 Race day timeline 16 Transportation and parking 16 Additional information Security checkpoints and bag screening 17 Grant Park map 23 & 24 Gear Check: Wave 1 and Wave 2 17 Event rules 33 Directions to Gear Check locations 18 Course map 38 Participant changing facilities 19 Packet Pick-Up Ticket Back cover Pre-race fluids, supplies and toilet facilities 19 Wave Start and Start Corrals 20 Directions to Start Corral locations 20 3 Schedule of events 4 Dear Participant, Schedule of events Race weekend is just around the corner and what you’re holding in your hand—the 2013 Bank Friday, October 11 of America Chicago Marathon Participant Guide—includes all the key information you need to Bank of America Chicago Marathon Health & Fitness Expo; Packet Pick-Up know to be prepared for a great race on October 13. McCormick Place; North Building, Hall B1 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. As my team and I work year-round in planning the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, our number one priority is that you have a safe and successful experience. In order to achieve Saturday, October 12 that goal, we rely on you being an informed participant. The Participant Guide is a step-by- Bank of America Chicago Marathon Health & Fitness Expo; Packet Pick-Up step manual that will help you plan ahead: from your visit to the Health & Fitness Expo at McCormick Place; North Building, Hall B1 McCormick Place, to your arrival in Grant Park on race morning, and during your time spent on 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. the course and beyond the finish line. Hilton pasta dinner Of particular importance, I want to make sure you are aware of the following updates to our Hilton Chicago race weekend procedures: 720 S. Michigan Ave. 4:30 – 7:30 p.m. • You must pick up your own Participant Packet at the Health & Fitness Expo; you cannot have a family member or friend pick up your Packet for you • The only bag that you can check at Gear Check will be your clear plastic Sunday, October 13 event-issued Participant Bag Grant Park • On race day, you will only be able to access Grant Park through one of four Marathon Wheelchair Start 7:20 a.m. designated security and bag screening checkpoints located off of Michigan Avenue Marathon Handcycle Start 7:21 a.m. (please plan to arrive early on race morning to account for the additional time it Wave 1 Start 7:30 a.m. will take to pass through these checkpoints) Wave 2 Start 8 a.m. • As in years past, general spectators will not have access to the race start and Spectator Access to Grant Park Begins 9 a.m. finish areas within Grant Park on race day; we recommend that spectators support runners from elsewhere on the course, and meet runners after the race at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon 27th Mile Post-Race Party designated Runner Reunite Area in Grant Park’s Butler Field Grant Park, Butler Field 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. We’re looking forward to seeing you soon in Chicago. If you have any questions about the event, please contact our office at 312.904.9800 For a detailed race day timeline, refer to page 16. or send us an email at [email protected]. Thank you to the Bank of America Chicago Marathon official sponsors Sincerely, Carey Pinkowski Executive Race Director Bank of America Chicago Marathon 5 Pre-race information Pre-race information 6 Pre-race information • When you arrive at the Health & Fitness Expo, you will be directed to the Participant Packet Pick-Up area where staff members will assist you at one of the 16 Participant Packet Pick-Up check-in stations. Packet Pick-Up Ticket • To check in, you must present your photo ID (driver’s license, state ID or passport), along The back cover of this Participant Guide serves as your Packet Pick-Up Ticket for the with one of the following documents: your Packet Pick-Up Ticket (the back cover of this 2013 Bank of America Chicago Marathon. Do not discard. The Packet Pick-Up Ticket is Guide), or the emailed version of your Packet Pick-Up Ticket (whether in mobile or your individual proof of entry into the race and must be presented, along with one form of printed form). photo ID, at the Participant Packet Pick-Up area of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon • If you misplaced or did not receive a Packet Pick-Up Ticket or Email, go directly to Health & Fitness Expo to receive your Participant Packet (bib number and timing device), the Participant Services Desk where a staff member will, upon verification of your Participant Bag and Nike participant running shirt. registration, check you in. • You will then be directed to a numbered pick-up station to receive your Review your Packet Pick-Up Ticket for accuracy, including your: name, address, age, gender, Participant Packet. and Start Corral assignment. This information is critical for accurate scoring and mailing • Proceed to the Participant Bag Pick-Up area to receive your Participant Bag and Nike of results. participant running shirt; shirts will be distributed according to the size indicated on your Packet. Report any corrections or changes to the Bank of America Chicago Marathon office no later than September 30, 2013. Bib number Your 2013 Bank of America Chicago Marathon bib number is a unique identifier and must Since 2010, Nike’s Bank of America Chicago Marathon participant running shirts have been made out of 100% recycled polyester. be worn and visible at all times on race day. Your bib number indicates your Gear Check Tent location (White, Red, Blue or Gray) and Start Corral assignment (Wheelchair, American Event contact information Development, A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J, K, L or M). Bank of America Chicago Marathon Phone: 312.904.9800 Bib number requirements Email: [email protected] • Your bib number must be fastened to the front of your running attire and visible to gain access into Grant Park and your Start Corral on race morning, and must remain visible Participant packet throughout the entirety of the race Your Participant Packet includes: • Do not physically alter your bib number in any way • Bib number • Fill out the back of your bib number with your emergency contact and • MYLAPS BibTag timing device medical information • Gear Check tag and fastener • Your bib number is non-transferable and must be worn only by you, the • Complimentary post-race 312 Urban Wheat Ale beer ticket* registered participant • The sale and/or transfer of your bib number is strictly prohibited and will result *For participants age 21 and over in disqualification Packet pick-up instructions Timing device All Participant Packets and Participant Bags must be picked up in person at the The 2013 Bank of America Chicago Marathon will use the MYLAPS BibTag timing device to Bank of America Chicago Marathon Health & Fitness Expo during regularly scheduled hours. record your net finish time. The timing device is permanently attached to the back of your bib These items will not be available for pick up on or after race day. number. Important: Do not remove the timing device from your bib or fold it in any way. • New in 2013: You must pick up your own Participant Packet and Participant Bag at the You must wear your bib number on your outermost layer of clothing throughout the entirety of Health & Fitness Expo. Individuals will no longer be allowed to pick up these items on the race to record an official finish time and finish place. Your time will be recorded from the behalf of others. If there is an unavoidable conflict that will prevent you from picking up point that you cross the timing mats at the start line until you cross the timing mats at the your Packet, please email [email protected] to seek a resolution.