General Information
The Bank of America Chicago Marathon is the pinnacle of achievement for elite athletes and everyday runners alike. On Sunday, October 10, 2010, runners from all 50 states and more than 100 countries will set out to accomplish a personal dream. Following are all the details participants need to make sure they are ready for race day.
Location and Start Time
Participant Guide
Age Groups and Awards
Nike Pace Teams
Team Competition
27th Mile Post-Race Party
Race Day Runner Results
Pasta Dinner Buffet
Location and Start Time
Location: Grant Park, Chicago
Wheelchair Start: 7:20 a.m. (CDT)
Marathon Start: 7:30 a.m. (CDT)
Participant Guide
A 2010 Bank of America Chicago Marathon Participant Guide will be mailed to all registered participants approximately a month prior to race day. The mailed copy of the Participant Guide will include a Confirmation Ticket and important event information, timelines, details and maps.
Age Groups and Awards
Participants will compete in the following Male and Female Age Groups: 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & over.
Personal engraved finish medals will be awarded to the top five finishers in the above Age Groups.
Nike Pace Teams
Nike Pace Teams are comprised of marathon veteran who help others achieve their performance goals. Nike Pace Team Leaders will pace groups of runners according to the following finish times: 3:00, 3:10, 3:20, 3:30, 3:40, 3:45, 3:50, 3:55, 4:00, 4:15, 4:30, 4:45, 5:00, 5:15, 5:30 and 5:45. To learn more about Nike Pace Teams, including how to join and Frequently Asked Questions, click here.
Team Competition
Take your performance to the next level by forming a team and participating in the Team Competition. The Bank of America Chicago Marathon Team Competition is free and open to all runners, running club members, groups of friends, co-workers and corporate teams. The Team Competition offers two divisions: Red for competitive teams and Blue for runners of all abilities. The Team Competition offers Male, Female, Coed, and Masters categories, as well as combined finish time and age-graded scoring.
Click here for more information about the Team Competition.
27th Mile Post-Race Party
As soon as you cross the finish line, celebrate your achievement at the 27th Mile Post-Race Party located in Grant Park's Butler Field. The outdoor celebration features live entertainment, food and beverages (available for purchase) from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Participants age 21 and older can redeem the tear-off portion of their bib number for a complimentary 312 Urban Wheat Ale, courtesy of Goose Island Beer Co. Photo ID is required.
Race Day Runner Results presented by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) 
Check in for race day finisher results at the Race Day Runner Results Tent presented by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) within the 27th Mile Post Race Party. TCS employee volunteers will be on-hand to help participants and spectators find unofficial race day results.
Pasta Dinner Buffet
The Hilton Chicago Pasta Dinner Buffet will be held Saturday, October 9, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Hilton Chicago (720 S. Michigan Ave.). Click here for more details.