MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES
The newest half marathon in Chicago’s premier racing portfolio, the Bank of America Chicago 13.1, offers a unique experience, encouraging runners to get out of the Loop and explore the neighborhoods of Chicago’s West Side.
The 13.1-mile course starts and finishes in Garfield Park, the oldest park on the West Side, and travels through Humboldt and Douglass Parks while traversing the neighborhoods that line the boulevards connecting all three parks.
The Bank of America Chicago 13.1 is a celebration of Chicago’s vibrant and diverse running community. The Race Day Festival, held in conjunction with the half marathon, helps to realize this vision by creating a unique and fun atmosphere for event participants and community members.
Garfield Park acts as the backdrop for the Race Day Festival. The free outdoor celebration features a mix of entertainment, health and wellness activities and community activations.
Any in-person event space opportunity will be limited to event sponsors. Space is limited both at Packet Pick-up and on Race Day. Contact Eileen Hurley to discuss being onsite for this event. Contact information below.
COMMUNITY VENDOR OPPORTUNITIES
West Side Wellness Events | Saturday, May 31: 8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Location: Garfield Park Bandshell, Chicago, IL, 60624
Join the family-friendly fun in Garfield Park on Saturday, May 31! Community Vendors are invited to join us in Garfield Park to interact with more than 300 runners and walkers taking part in the 1.31-mile West Side Wellness Walk and Youth Running Events..
Bank of America Chicago 13.1 | Sunday, June 1: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m
Location: Garfield Park Bandshell, Chicago, IL, 60624
Continue the race weekend celebrations with us on Sunday, June 1 as a part of the Bank of America Chicago 13.1. Community Vendors are invited to join us in Garfield Park to interact with more than 9,000 participants and spectators at the Race Day Festival featuring a mix of entertainment, health and wellness activities and community activations.
A community vendor is a local, independent business or organization that directly serves and operates on Chicago’s West Side. For more information about Bank of America Chicago 13.1 community vendor opportunities, please review all Community Vendor FAQs or contact communityrelations@cemevent.com.
Community Vendor FAQs – English (.pdf)
Community Vendor FAQs – Spanish (.pdf)
EVENT CONTACTS
Paul Brackey
Senior Director, Sales and Expo
Virtual Bag and Festival Information
312.446.4282
paul.brackey@cemevent.com
Eileen Hurley
VP, Partnerships & Business Development
Sponsorship
312.446.0161
eileen.hurley@cemevent.com
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
For more information about Bank of America Chicago 13.1 sponsorship opportunities, contact Eileen Hurley at 312.446.0161 or eileen.hurley@cemevent.com.
