Runner information
Reimagine the run.
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 second annual Bank of America Chicago 13.1 will take place on Sunday, June 4. The course will weave through the historic parks and boulevards of the West Side, starting and finishing in Garfield Park.
Schedule of events
Friday, June 2
Packet Pick-up
Roosevelt Collection (150 W. Roosevelt), Chicago
10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday, June 3
Packet Pick-up
Roosevelt Collection (150 W. Roosevelt), Chicago
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday, June 4
Race day
Garfield Park
5:30 a.m. – Gear check opens
5:30 a.m. – Start corrals open
6:50 a.m. – Wheelchair start
7:00 a.m. – Race start
8:00 a.m. – Race Day Festival begins
11:15 a.m. – Drink ticket sales close
11:30 a.m. – Drink service ends
11:30 a.m. – Gear check closes
12:00 p.m. – Race Day Festival ends
Times subject to change
View the Garfield Park site map (.pdf)
Participant Guide
Download this year’s Participant Guide for a complete overview of your event experience. The information in the guide will help you plan you race weekend, from Packet Pick-up to the Race Day Festival.
View the 2023 Bank of America Chicago 13.1 Participant Guide
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. The pace team will pace groups of runners according to the following finish times: 1:30, 1:40, 1:50, 2:00, 2:15, 2:30, 2:45, and 3:00. 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. For information on CTA fares and transit directions to and from the event visit transitchicago.com.
Race day parking and shuttle
Parking is limited near the start and finish lines in Garfield Park. A shuttle service and parking will be available for free at the Halsted/Taylor Parking Structure (760 W. Taylor Street), located on the campus of University of Illinois Chicago (UIC). Shuttle service to and from Garfield Park will operate every 20 minutes from 5 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The first shuttle is anticipated to leave the UIC parking lot around 5:15 a.m., and the final shuttle will leave Garfield Park at 12:30 p.m. Shuttles will drop off and pick up participants on the south side of Garfield Park at Madison Street and St. Louis Avenue outside of Gate 3. For full information and site maps, visit chicago13point1.com/shuttle.
Divvy
Check out Divvy Bikes – Chicago’s only bike and scooter share system. You can conveniently rent a bike or scooter from one of the various docking stations located around Chicago. Divvy will operate a bike valet (for Divvy bikes only) at Central Park Avenue and 5th Avenue all day and at Conservatory Drive and Lake Street after 9 a.m. to help attendees biking to and from the event.
Hotel information
The official housing partner of the Bank of America Chicago 13.1 is TEAMINN, which will offer access to room blocks at hotels in the area. Reservations are being accepted by visiting the housing site for the 2023 Bank of America Chicago 13.1. If you have any questions regarding reservations booked through TEAMINN, please email support@myteaminn.com or call 800.233.83.26.
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 and 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. Any items unclaimed by Friday, June 30, 2023 will no longer be available.
Stream fast and watch better on race day
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 on Sunday, June 4. The livestream will be available for replay after the event.
