Chicago Marathon Weekend 2022 Events
Fleet Feet Chicago event before 2021 Chicago Marathon
Running the race is only a part of the fun of Chicago Marathon weekend! Because it’s such a large event, there are always many special events happening around the city to build community, provide inspiration, and allow you to connect with other runners from across the globe. Below is a run down of some of the events [and the links] happening for the 2022 Chicago Marathon weekend. All events are free unless otherwise noted.
Friday, October 7
RUNGRL x HOKA Present: More Melanin, More Miles [RSVP]
Nike Running Block Party [Join waitlist]
Meaning Thru Movement Tour with Alison Desir [RSVP]
Tracksmith Happy Hour + Footwear Fireside Chat w/Emily Abbate [RSVP required]
Tracksmith Race Pack Pick-Up [first come, first served starting at 9am]
Meet + Greet w/Galen Rupp @ Heartbreak Chi [details here]
Saturday, October 8
Abbott Chicago 5K [$35 - Registration required]
Carnival/Pro Athlete appearances @ Heartbreak Chi [details here]
There are a lot of free shakeout runs throughout the city on Saturday morning, as well! Too many to list them all, but here’s a few:
Shakeout run with Keira D’Amato [RSVP here]
Shakeout run with Under Armour + Nuun [RSVP here]
Shakeout run + yoga with Rabbit and OOFOS [Register here]
Shakeout run with Tracksmith [Register here]
Shakeout run with 3run2 [Register here]
Shakeout run with GRC Run Club + Peace Runners [details here]
Sunday, October 9
Tracksmith post-race beers and after party [RSVP required]
Post-Race Recovery w/Emily Sisson and UCAN [RSVP]
Three Run Two Post-Marathon Dance Party [Tickets required]
Heartbreak Chi After Party [RSVP]
Monday, October 10
Free medal engraving @ 150 W Roosevelt [Fleet Feet South Loop]
Additional events
Fleet Feet will be hosting a pop up a few doors down from the South Loop location [150 W Roosevelt] from Wednesday, 10/5 - Tuesday, 10/11 with Rabbit, OOFOS, and Therabody [during regular store hours]
PYNRS will be hosting a pop up with various panels and events from Tuesday, 10/4 - Monday, 10/10 [details here]
Know of an event that’s missing? Contact me with the link and I’ll add it!