ChicagoMarathon

October 8, 2023

Chicago Marathon 2023 | World Marathon Majors

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Run like the wind - Run Chicago

The Bank of America Chicago Marathon is one of the big marathons held in the United States and one of the best marathons in the world, demonstrated by being one of the few marathons in the World Athletics Elite Platinum Label category. Runners from every States in the country and from more than 100 countries meet each year in Grant Park to run a grand marathon in the architecture capital of the world.

We are often asked by runners which is the best marathon in the United States, or at least which one to run first. The truth is that the three marathons are incredible and the three cities are spectacular, but each race and city has its own special charm and Chicago, a city like no other, will surprise you.

The Chicago Marathon is known for its fast and flat course through one of the world’s most magnificent cities, offering views of the city and its lively neighborhoods, as well as a convenient start and finish in beautiful Grant Park.

Elite athletes and amateurs seek to participate in this race for its potential to generate personal, national and world records. The fast route of the marathon has been the scene of up to four world records, the latest being set by Kenyan runner Brigid Kosgei in 2:14:04 in 2019, beating by a wide margin the time Paula Radcliffe recorded in the London marathon from 2003.

The marathon starts at the Loop at the north end of Grant Park, runs north to Sheridan Road, then west to Damen Avenue and south to 35th Street before returning to the finish line at the south end of Grant Park. In other words, it is a circular tour that covers up to 29 neighborhoods in the city and the most emblematic places in Chicago.

The Chicago Marathon is part of the Abbott World Marathon Majors along with the Tokyo, London, Boston, Berlin and New York marathons. The Chicago Marathon is, along with the Boston and New York Marathons, the circuit events held in the United States.

The Abbott Marathon Majors is a circuit for marathoners that began in 2006 with the idea of promoting the sport and increasing the interest of runners. And the runners who complete the circuit receive the Six Star Finisher Medal as recognition.

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TRAVEL PACKAGES

Travelmarathon guarantees bib numbers since we are an authorized travel agency. We will be in charge of the registration to the event. Bib numbers are limited.

Authorized official TTOO web link

– WE CAN ONLY OFFER BIB NUMBERS AS PART OF A PACKAGE, NEVER ON THEIR OWN –

If you will need extra nights for your trip, please tell us so that we can manage your reservation personally.

PRICING FOR 4 NIGHTS

OPTIONS	Distance	Single	Double	Twin	Triple	Quadruple
a. Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile 4* (city center area)	42K	2.796€	1.996€	2.016€	1.736€	1.576€
	No runner	2.296€	1.496€	1.516€	1.236€	1.076€
b. The Congress Plaza 3* (50m from the accesses to the runners area)	42k	2.396€	1.756€	1.816€	1.576€	1.476€
	No runner	1.896€	1.256€	1.316€	1.076€	976€

* Price per person during a 4 night stay

* More information about hotels in the HOTELS tab

PRICES INCLUDE

Registration fee selected as ‘Runner’.
Stay in a chosen hotel for 4 nights in the selected room type.
Bed and breakfast.
Group transfer to and from the Chicago Marathon EXPO.
A Travelmarathon running T-shirt for all the runners and companions.
Travelling information and tips for the event.
24 hour destination assistance by Travelmarathon team (for groups of 20 people or more).
Tourist Tax.
Special RUNNER Travel insurance for a chosen package period (includes cancellation due to injury).

PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE

Personal expenses.
ESTA (around 22€).
Flights (available as an optional extras).
Transfers from the airport (available an optional extras).
Attactions and excursions (available an optional extras).
Food and drinks.
Tips.
Any item not mentioned in the included pricing list.

Runners travel insurance (included) – 0,00€
Document with more information

Chicago Panoramic Tour
Niños (3-11 años) – 28,50€
Adult – 57,00€
Chicago Tourist Bus – Ticket 24h
Niños (5-15 años) – 23,80€
Adult – 39,00€
Go Chicago All-Inclusive Pass 1 day
Adult – 99,50€
Niños (3-11 años) – 68,90€
Go Chicago All-Inclusive Pass 2 days
Niños (3-11 años) – 103,90€
Adult – 141,40€
Go Chicago All-Inclusive Pass 3 days
Niños (3-11 años) – 121,30€
Adult – 167,60€
Visita guiada por el Chicago Theatre | Viernes, Sábado o Lunes a las 12:00
Adult – 15,80€
Niños (0-5 años) – 0,00€
Niños (5-12 años) – 11,40€

The official currency in United States is the United States Dollar $, so if you are traveling from a country with a different currency, don’t worry as we have the perfect solution for you.

We can show you the easiest way to exchange the exact currency amount you need so that you don’t have to exchange large amounts to be able to travel or pay extortionate fees.

We also offer another option to use local ATMs without fees and pay in stores with the local currency. You can then exchange any remaining amount that you haven’t used back into your local currency so that you don’t have to spend it all before going back home.

Get in touch and we will be happy to give you all the details.

The start/finish area is located in Grant Park, which is a very large area to avoid overcrowding. Make sure you arrive with enough time to make it to your access door, go through security, leave your bag in the cloakroom and get to the starting boxes.
The course is fast and flat, but you should always bear in mind that this perceived speed can be a problem from the middle point of the race, where there are some small inclines.
You need a valid ESTA to travel to the US as well the passport.
The official website for issuing ESTA is https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/ . There is no other official one, only the one we indicate, any other web page is not the official one.

PAYMENT METHODS

Single payment: pay the total amount when the booking is confirmed.

Two installments: pay in 2 interest-free installments.

First installment: 25% when your booking is confirmed.
Second installment: remaining 75% 45 days after your booking is confirmed.

Three installments: pay in 3 interest-free installments.

First installment: 25% when your booking is confirmed.
Second installment: 50% 30 days after your booking is confirmed.
Last installment: remaining 25% 60 days after your booking is confirmed.

Four installments: pay in 4 interest-free installments.

First installment: 25% when your booking is confirmed.
Second installment: 30% 30 days after your booking is confirmed.
Third installment: 30% 60 days after your booking is confirmed.
Last installment: remaining 15% 90 days after your booking is confirmed.

* For bookings made less than 90/60/30 days before the date of the event, payment in installments may be subject to different terms or not be available.

** The travel agency reserves the right to cancel the booked trip in the event of non-compliance with the established payment policy.

Cancellations can be made in writing subject to the following conditions:

Registration

Personal, non-transferable and NON-REFUNDABLE, due to the rules of the event organizers.

Hotel

Until April 30th: the amounts paid shall be refunded without penalty except for a handling fee of €20 per person.
From May 1st: cancellation shall incur a 25% penalty.
From July 1st: cancellation shall incur a 50% penalty.
From August 1st: cancellation shall incur a 75% penalty.
From September 1st: cancellation shall incur a penalty of up to 100% depending on the date of the request and our suppliers’ policy.

Flights

Airline tickets shall be reimbursed according to the booking conditions established by the airline.

At Travelmarathon we know that many of the runners prefer to book their flights on their own, whatever the reason, so we won’t give you any problems if you decide to book the flights on your own, although we can always help you manage them according to your needs and include them in the package.

If you want to include them in the final package, you just have to tell us the city from where you would like to travel and the time of day, and we will find the best option for your needs.

The airport to travel to Chicago is the Chicago-O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and is one of the busiest airports in the world, thus being one of the main airports in the country. new and large airport with multiple international connections.

It is located in the northwest of the city, about 27km away, and is very well connected by public transport and a taxi rank to get to the city.

IMPORTANT:

Travelmarathon is not responsible for possible schedule changes announced by the airlines as they can change this information even after the air ticket has been issued.

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Hotels

One of the most important needs for the runner is a good night’s rest to be ready for the running day. That is why at Travelmarathon we work to always offer the best options.

Our experience in traveling and running, in addition to our knowledge of the city, means that the options offered always try to satisfy the vast majority of runners and their companions.

For the Chicago Marathon, Travelmarathon has selected the following hotels so that the runners can enjoy the trip.

Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile 4*

Located among the luxury shopping, dining and entertainment on the famed Magnificent Mile, this downtown Chicago hotel offers a state-of-the-art fitness center, on-site dining and contemporary guest rooms with free WiFi. Every room at Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile provides a 32-inch flat-screen LCD TV with premium cable channels and a large work desk with an ergonomic chair. A coffee maker is also included. Reviver offers chef-crafted food with gourmet to-go options 24-hours of the day. With 6 plasma screen TVs lining the walls, guests can grab craft cocktails and street food at the hotel’s Reviver – Bar. Harvest – Restaurant offers farm-fresh classic American cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Over 68,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space is offered at the property. Starbucks Coffee Company is conveniently located in the hotel lobby. 24-hour in-room dining services are offered. Navy Pier and Millennium Park are both a 1.6 km walk away from the hotel. The Grand Red Line Subway stop is a 5-minute walk away, offering easy access to the city’s top attractions.

At the start/finish: 1km

To the Expo: 6km

To the city center: at the city center

From: 1.496€ in double room

The Congress Plaza Hotel & Convention Center 3*

Directly across from Millennium Park and sitting on the iconic Michigan Avenue, Congress Plaza Hotel offers elegance, luxury, and history in the heart of downtown Chicago. This historic Chicago hotel offers stunning city and lake views, on-site dining options, and free WiFi. Offering a mix of contemporary amenities and classic, historic character, each room at Congress Plaza Hotel features high ceilings, expansive bathrooms and a flat-screen cable TV. Coffee makers, working desks, and ironing facilities are provided in each room. Some rooms offer separate living areas and family-friendly bedding layouts. Rafael’s offers a menu of American classics, coupled with creative seasonal chef specialties for lunch and dinner. For breakfast, guests can start the day off with breakfast at Gazebo or grab a drink and watch a game on the flat-screen TVs at the Congress Lounge, which offers city views and comfortable leather couches and chairs. A 24-hour fitness center, barbershop and same-day dry cleaning and shoeshine services are available on-site. The hotel includes 23 contemporary venue event spaces, including the infamous Gold Room, dating back to early 1920's Chicago. Room service, a business center, and multiple seating areas are also offered. Congress Plaza Hotel is within walking distance from Chicago must-see attractions such as the Art Institute of Chicago, Buckingham Fountain, and Lake Michigan. Shops, dining and entertainment on the Magnificent Mile is only 10 minute's walk. Navy Pier is only 3.2 km away.

At the start/finish: 50m

To the Expo: 3km

To the city center: 700m

From: 1.256€ in double room

Flights

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Tourist visits
Chicago Panoramic Tour Niños (3-11 años) - 28,50€ Adult - 57,00€	Niños (3-11 años) Adult
Chicago Tourist Bus - Ticket 24h Niños (5-15 años) - 23,80€ Adult - 39,00€	Niños (5-15 años) Adult
Go Chicago All-Inclusive Pass 1 day Adult - 99,50€ Niños (3-11 años) - 68,90€	Adult Niños (3-11 años)
Go Chicago All-Inclusive Pass 2 days Niños (3-11 años) - 103,90€ Adult - 141,40€	Niños (3-11 años) Adult
Go Chicago All-Inclusive Pass 3 days Niños (3-11 años) - 121,30€ Adult - 167,60€	Niños (3-11 años) Adult
Visita guiada por el Chicago Theatre \| Viernes, Sábado o Lunes a las 12:00 Adult - 15,80€ Niños (0-5 años) - 0,00€ Niños (5-12 años) - 11,40€	Adult Niños (0-5 años) Niños (5-12 años)

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