RACE DAY FESTIVAL
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CELEBRATE YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENT
Stick around after you finish the Bank of America Chicago 13.1 to celebrate and relax at the Race Day Festival. The Race Day Festival takes place in Garfield Park immediately following the half marathon from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
FOOD AND BEVERAGE
Food and beverage offerings from a variety of local businesses will be available at the Race Day Festival.
Participants 21 years or older will receive a beer ticket attached to their bib number that can be redeemed for one beer. Please note that the beer ticket attached to your bib is non-transferrable.
You must be 21 years or older with a valid ID to purchase and/or consume alcoholic beverages at the Bank of America Chicago 13.1 race weekend.
ENTERTAINMENT
The 2026 Race Day Festival featured entertainment from the following local performers:
Local DJ set begins: 8:00 a.m.
Stylin’ Out Network Breaking Crew: 9:00 a.m.
La Escuelita de Corazon: 9:45 a.m.
Ron Prince Band: 10:30 a.m.
Entertainment ends: 11:00 a.m.
SPONSOR AND COMMUNITY TENTS
The Race Day Festival will feature sponsor, local business and community activations. The following organizations had tents at the 2026 Race Day Festival:
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SPONSOR TENTS
- Bank of America
- Nike
- Kia
- Biofreeze
- Nuun
- Advocate Health Care
- Athletico
- Shokz
- Fleet Feet
- Fleet Feet Racing Team tent
- Intelligentsia
- Midwest Coast Brewing
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COMMUNITY TENTS
COMMUNITY VILLAGE
The Community Village features local artists, food vendors, and businesses, showcasing the organizations making an impact on Chicago’s West Side.
For more information about 2027 Bank of America Chicago 13.1 Community Vendor opportunities, please contact communityrelations@cemevent.com.
MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES
If you are a vendor interested in marketing at the Bank of America Chicago 13.1, please visit the Marketing opportunities page for more information.