Are you ready, Chicagoans? Here’s how to watch [or avoid] the Chicago Marathon on Sunday.
The Chicago Marathon returns to full strength Sunday, after two years of pandemic interruptions.As a refresher on this massive event: Some 40,000 runners will pound 26.2 miles of pavement through 29 Chicago neighborhoods, on a course that stretches north to Wrigleyville, south to Bronzeville and west to the United Center.Whether you plan to watch from your couch, are excited to join the cheering crowd of an estimated 1.
To get into the spirit of the day, treat yourself to the breakfast of marathon champions: bananas and Gatorade .CTA rail lines are one of the best ways to follow runners from point to point along the course. Here are the stations located at or near key mile markers.Mile 3.5: Chicago Red Line Station Mile 8.5: Addison Red Line Station Mile 12.25: Chicago Red Line Mile 13.5: Washington/Wells Brown, Pink or Orange Line Station Mile 19.
Motorists should absolutely avoid Grant Park, which is the main hub for the marathon's start and finish lines, as well as the post-race party. The race begins at the intersection of Columbus Drive and Monroe Street, with wheelchair participants on the move at 7:20 a.m. and the first wave of runners hitting the start line at 7:30 a.m.will occur at 7 a.m. and will reopen on a rolling basis as runners pass through, allowing for a 15-minute mile pace. Areas in Grant Park will remain closed until 6 p.m.
DuSable Lake Shore Drive will be open as well, with access from the inner drive open at Belmont Avenue.
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