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RACE DAY FESTIVAL

Finishers posing with Chicago star display after the 2025 Bank of America Chicago 13.1

The Bank of America Chicago 13.1 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
Entertainment
Bank of America Chicago 13.1 After Parties
Sponsor and community tents
Marketing opportunities
Community Village

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 (1) Midwest Coast Brewing 13.1 Blonde beer.* Please note that the beer ticket attached to your bib is non-transferrable. Additional beer tickets can be purchased for $8 each at Packet Pick-up on Friday, June 5 (10 a.m. to 7 p.m.) [AG3] and Saturday, June 6 (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.), and at the Race Day Festival. On race day, beer ticket sales will end at 10:45 a.m., with beer service ending at 11 a.m.

*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 will feature entertainment from the following local performers.

8:00 a.m. – Local DJ set begins
9:00 a.m. – Stylin’ Out Network Breaking Crew
9:45 a.m. – La Escuelita de Corazon
10:30 a.m. – Ron Prince Band
11:00 a.m. – Entertainment ends

BANK OF AMERICA CHICAGO 13.1 AFTER PARTIES

Toast your accomplishment and enjoy the rest of your race day with your spectators and fellow finishers at the Bank of America Chicago 13.1 After Parties! All Bank of America Chicago 13.1 finishers 21 years or older who show their race bib or medal will receive one (1) complimentary Midwest Coast Brewing beer at either After Party location. You earned it. Let’s celebrate it.

Midwest Coast Brewing Company After Party

2137 W. Walnut St.
11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Follow along: #MidwestCoast Brewing
Celebrate your 13.1 in true Chicago style with Midwest Coast Brewing.

Start at the Midwest Coast Brewing Beer Garden near the finish line, grab your complimentary beer, relax and soak in the post‑race vibes. Then head to the taproom, just one stop off the Green Line (Damen/Lake), and keep the celebration rolling with a beautiful rooftop space, food options and games.

The Scout Waterhouse + Kitchen After Party

1419 N. Wells
10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Follow along: #TheScoutChicago

Join fellow Bank of America Chicago 13.1 participants at The Scout Waterhouse + Kitchen for a lively post‑race celebration. Enjoy great food, cold drinks a festive atmosphere and a raffle.

SPONSOR AND COMMUNITY TENTS

The Race Day Festival will feature sponsor, local business and community activations. The following organizations had tents at the 2025 Race Day Festival.

Sponsor and community partners taking part in the 2026 event will be shared in advance of race day.

COMMUNITY PARTNERS

Learn more about the West Side businesses and organizations that will be onsite throughout race weekend.

MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES

If you are a vendor who is interested in marketing at the Bank of America Chicago 13.1, please visit the Marketing opportunities page for more information.

COMMUNITY VILLAGE

Community vendor opportunities are now closed. For more information about Bank of America Chicago 13.1 Community Vendor opportunities, please visit the Marketing opportunities page or contact communityrelations@cemevent.com to receive updates on 2026 opportunities.