2025 bank of america chicago marathon

Are you heading to Chicago in October for the marathon? If so, join FIT at one of their favorite majors! FIT has partnered with the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, the deluxe Le Meridien Essex Chicago, and Girls on the Run Chicago to offer an incredible race weekend travel package with guaranteed entry that focuses on community, camaraderie, the city of Chicago and 26.2 miles. This basic package designed to help support race weekend logistics includes a hotel that looks at the start and finish line, transfers to/from the marathon expo, and breakfast 1 day. Take the stress off race weekend planning with this turnkey, runner designed 3-night stay experience. FIT team members are runners and have finished the CHI 26.2 several times - they are here to help with your race weekend questions! Book today - space is limited & will sell out fast with this prime location!

FULL PACKAGE INCLUDEs**

  • 3-nights deluxe hotel accommodation centrally located in Chicago and across the street from the race start/finish

  • Private transfers to/from the marathon expo (Friday, October 10th at 3pm)

  • Welcome Desk with FIT Team

  • On course cheer section with Girls on the Run Chicago

  • Dinner or Brunch event with Girls on the Run Chicago (TBD)

  • Option to add the Abbott 5K to your race weekend fun

  • Option to join for architecture tour of Chicago with FIT for those arriving on Thursday!

  • All taxes & gratuities

  • The Le Meridien Essex, Chicago is a luxury property located directly off Michigan Ave in the heart of Chicago near some of the most iconic landmarks of the city including The Bean & the Marathon start/finish in Grant Park.

    Bed Types: 1 King Bed or 2 Double Beds.

    Room assignment will be based on the reservation you book.

  • DAY ONE | FRIDAY OCTOBER 10TH:

    If today is your check-in day, Welcome to Chicago. After arriving, make your own way to the hotel for 3pm check-in. Today is a good day to zip over to the expo for bib collection and merchandise - as such we have a planned departure to the expo at 3pm. Please try to book flight arrivals early today as transit from the airport to downtown can be about 1 hour. Expo return to hotel is about 6pm. This evening is likely a dinner with Girls on the Run Chicago! TBD…

    DAY TWO | SATURDAY OCTOBER 11th:

    If you registered for the Chicago 5K this morning (we recommend doing), race start is at 7:30am just outside the hotel. After the run, enjoy a FIT brunch to start your day and meet other FIT travelers. Afterwards, enjoy a free day to explore Chicago! Return to the expo, book a river tour, or a bike tour, visit the Bean, Wrigley, or just rest before the marathon tomorrow. Be sure to make dinner reservations this evening for your pre-race meal as there will be many people booking reservations this evening!

    DAY THREE | SUNDAY OCTOBER 12th

    Time to run those beautiful 26.2 miles around Chicago! This flat, fast course is a gem (it can be tricky at the end but you’ve got this). Depart at your leisure for your corral. The marathon start/finish are across the street. We will see you at the hotel for a hello!

    DAY FOUR | MONDAY OCTOBER 13th:

    Congratulations on your marathon experience! We hope that you enjoyed your time in Chicago and wish you a safe journey home or on your continued adventures.

    *Itinerary subject to change. Final itinerary will be sent 3 weeks prior to departure.

  • Three Night Package: Friday, October 10th to Monday, October 13th

    King Single (1 person/1 bed): $2,555

    King Double (2 people/1 bed) $1,730

    2 Beds/2 Travelers/1 Room: $1,730

    2 Beds/3 Travelers/1 Room: $1,445

    2 Beds/4 Travelers/1 Room: $1,295

    *Pricing is total per person. Pricing is in USD and includes taxes. Rollaways are not permitted in these hotel rooms. Pricing includes marathon entry. Pricing without marathon entry for spectators is included on our website booking page. Guaranteed entry is only provided along with our travel package.

    If you need additional nights or adjusted arrival and departures please reach out to us to see what is available.

    Pricing includes daily $15 Resort Fee. Wifi is included at the hotel.

  • We highly recommend the 3-night package and designed our program so you have time to settle into CHI, do some touring, run the 5K if you wish and rest before the marathon. If you need amended reservations, please reach out to FIT.

    Note: If you modify your package to arrive on Saturday you will miss expo/event with Girls On the Run. If you book to check-out on Sunday you must check out of your room before you depart for the start line. As such sometimes we recommend to leave the package as is so that your room is ready upon arrival and/or after the race if you are looking to arrive late or depart early.

    Rooms are booked on a first come, first serve basis.

    A $175 per person non-refundable deposit is required to confirm reservation.

    Final payment is due on or before July 1, 2025. Reservations received after July 1, 2025 need to pay for programs in full. Your final payment will automatically be charged to your card used at the time you made your reservations. Accounts where balances remain 5 days after the final payment deadline will be automatically cancelled.

    If you need extended nights you can add these on to your reservation during the booking process. Should you need additional nights beyond what is available, please make your reservation and reach out to us via email regarding extending your stay!

 

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