Chicago Marathon 2023 Weekend Events
3run2 Party after the 2022 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. Whether you’re running the race, coming into town to cheer on loved ones, or you live in Chicago and want to be a part of the excitement, there is an event for you!
Below is a run down of the events [and the links with more details + to register] happening for the 2023 Chicago Marathon weekend. Most events are free, but any fees are detailed on the registration page.
Thursday, October 5
11am-6pm - Abbott Health & Fitness Expo [location details]
6:30pm - Live Taping of ‘Nobody Asked Us’ with Kara and Des [join the waitlist]
6:30pm - 3run2 social run [details + registration]
Friday, October 6
9am-6pm - Abbott Health & Fitness Expo [location details]
5pm/6:30pm - Pasta Party w/Gemma Foods + GRC Run Club [register]
6pm - rabbit Shakeout x Kofuzi Meet and Greet [register]
6:30pm - Every Step of the Way: A Conversation with Lauren Ridloff and Alison Désir [register]
7pm - Women Take the Bridge [register to race or volunteer]
7pm - Live Podcast Show with The Runner's Club Podcast [register]
Saturday, October 7
7:30am - Abbott Chicago 5K [this event has reached capacity]
9am-6pm - Abbott Health & Fitness Expo [location details]
1pm/3pm - Panels w/Nike @ Heartbreak Chicago [details]
There are a lot of shakeout runs on Saturday, as well! Here are some of them:
8am - GRC Run Club x Peace Runners Shakeout Run [register]
8am - Heartbreak Chicago Shakeout Run [RSVP required]
9am - Under Armour x Electric Athletic Club Shakeout Run [register]
9:30am - 3run2 Shakeout Run + 10 year marathon photo exhibit [register]
10am - Arc’teryx Shakeout Run [register]
Sunday, October 8
5:30pm - Heartbreak After Party [RSVP]
8pm - 7onSundays After Marathon Party [buy tickets]
9pm - 3run2 Post-Marathon Dance Party [buy tickets]
Monday, October 9
9am-6pm - Free medal engraving @ Fleet Feet South Loop [details]
9am-6pm - Poster stamping at Tracksmith popup [details]
Additional events
PYNRS is hosting a pop up at 1524 N Ashland on Friday + Saturday. They’re hosting a panel on Friday @ 6pm and a shakeout run @ 9am on Saturday [details]
Bandit Running is hosting a pop up at 333 N Michigan Ave with a special Chicago ‘23 collection, shakeout run, post-race party, and more [details]
Tracksmith has their pop-up shop open throughout the weekend starting at 9am on Thursday. They have a shakeout run @ 8am on Saturday, a post-race party on Sunday, and poster stamping on Sunday + Monday. [details]
November Project Chicago has a number of events happening throughout the weekend [details]
Peloton On Tour is holding a variety of events with instructors during marathon weekend [Logan Aldridge is running the marathon] just outside of Chicago [details]
Know of an event that’s missing? Contact me with the link and I’ll add it!