RUNNER INFORMATION
REIMAGINE THE RUN
The Bank of America Chicago 13.1 offers runners a unique experience, bringing a world-class half marathon to the neighborhoods of Chicago’s West Side. The 13.1-mile course weaves through the historic parks and boulevards of the West Side, starting and finishing in Garfield Park with scenic loops through Humboldt and Douglass Parks
The fifth annual Bank of America Chicago 13.1 will take place on Sunday, June 7, 2026.
Schedule of events
Participant Packet Pick-up
Pace team
Transportation
Information tents
Lost & found
ASL interpretation services
Race day lactation spaces
Finish line live stream
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Friday, June 5, 2026
Packet Pick-up*
Saturday, June 6, 2026
Packet Pick-up*
West Side Wellness Walk and Youth Events
Garfield Park
8:00 a.m. – West Side Wellness Walk bib pick-up begins**
8:00 a.m. – Community Vendor Village opens
8:45 a.m. – Pre-walk warm-up activity
9:00 a.m. – West Side Wellness Walk starts
10:00 a.m. – Youth running events begin
11:00 a.m. – Youth running events end
11:00 a.m. – Community Vendor Village closes
*The location and hours of operation for the 2026 Bank of America Chicago 13.1 Packet Pick-up will be available later this year.
**Bib pick-up for the West Side Wellness Walk will take place in Garfield Park and is different than Packet Pick-up for the Bank of America Chicago 13.1.
Sunday, June 7, 2026
Race day
Garfield Park
5:30 a.m. – Gear check opens
6:00 a.m. – Start corrals open
6:50 a.m. – Wheelchair start
6:50 a.m. – Start corrals close
7:00 a.m. – Race start
8:00 a.m. – Race Day Festival begins
10:45 a.m. – Beer ticket sales end
11:00 a.m. – Beer service ends
11:00 a.m. – Gear check closes
11:30 a.m. – Race Day Festival ends
Times are subject to change.
PARTICIPANT PACKET PICK-UP
Participant Packet Pick-up for the 2026 event will take place on Friday, June 5 and Saturday, June 6. The location and hours of operation for Packet Pick-up will be announced later this year. You must attend the Participant Packet Pick-up to pick up your participant packet, participant bag, Nike participant shirt and any pre-purchased beer tickets (if applicable). If you cannot pick up your packet, a friend, family member or coworker can pick up your packet for you by presenting a copy of your Packet Pick-up ticket.
Please note that race day Packet Pick-up is only available to those who purchased the option at the point of registration. Questions about race day Packet Pick-up can be sent to office@chicago13point1.com.
PACE TEAM
The Bank of America Chicago 13.1 pace team is comprised of marathon and half marathon veterans who help others achieve their performance goals. Learn more about the pace team, including frequently asked questions.
TRANSPORTATION
Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) transit tips
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) offers an economical and convenient way to check out all Chicago has to offer. Get to and from the race to most anywhere in Chicagoland for just $5. Use the Ventra app or simply tap-to-pay using Apple Pay, Google Wallet, or a Credit Card with contactless pay.
Take CTA to the start and finish line! Garfield Park is accessible via the Conservatory-Central Park Green Line station, the Pulaski-Congress Blue Line Station or the #20 and #126 buses. For information on CTA fares and transit directions to and from the event visit transitchicago.com.
Divvy
Choose a Divvy bike or scooter for a convenient and environmentally friendly way to reach event activities race weekend.
Race day bike parking
A free bike valet will be provided on Sunday, June 7, 2026 from 4:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. for participants and volunteers. Individuals are encouraged to bring a bike lock in the event the Bike Valet has reached capacity.
Rideshare
Participants utilizing rideshare to access Garfield Park on race day will be dropped off at the intersection of Homan Avenue and Warren Boulevard (40 N. Homan Ave.) on the east side of Garfield Park. Information teams and directional signage will help guide event attendees to the start line and Race Day Festival area.
INFORMATION TENTS
Information volunteers will be available on race day to assist runners and spectators with general event questions including runner amenities, event maps and festival entertainment.
LOST & FOUND
Lost and found items collected throughout race weekend will be available for pick-up at information tents. If you are looking for an item that was lost, please ask an information volunteer for instructions on how to claim your item. Following the event, items can be reclaimed through our Lost and found platform, available at chicago13point1.com/lostandfound. Items reclaimed post-event may be shipped to individuals for a shipping fee.
ASL INTERPRETATION SERVICES
Sign language interpreters will be available race weekend to assist participants who may need to utilize their service. Interpreters will be available at Packet Pick-up for the 2026 on Friday, June 5 and on Saturday, June 6. The interpreter will be located near the information area of Packet Pick-up. On race day, interpreters will be at the Adaptive Program tent from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m.
RACE DAY LACTATION SPACES
Breastfeeding parents attending the Bank of America Chicago 13.1 will have a designated place in Garfield Park to pump or nurse on race day. Those interested in using the spaces will have access to a semi-private tented facility, a water source or a portable hand-washing station and a power source.
Staff will be onsite at each location to assist those interested in using the space on a first-come first-served basis. Please note, the event will not store or transport equipment.
Additional questions about lactation spaces can be directed to office@chicago13point1.com in advance of the event.
FINISH LINE LIVE STREAM
Encourage your friends and family to watch the finish line live on race day! NBC Chicago will offer a finish line live stream on nbcchicago.com from 6:50 a.m. to 11 a.m. (U.S. Central Time) on Sunday, June 7, 2026. The livestream will be available for replay after the event.
