Enhance your race day experience! Purchase a ticket to the Skyline Hospitality Tent for exclusive access to the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. Amenities include pre- and post-race meals, private gear check, recovery massage therapy and finish line seating. Located in Grant Park, this venue is ideal for teams, members of running clubs, individual participants or friends and family looking to take their Chicago Marathon experience to the next level.

In addition to exclusive amenities offered in the Skyline Hospitality Tent, guests will have the opportunity to get last-minute insider tips from Bank of America Chicago Marathon Executive Race Director Carey Pinkowski and running industry special guests.

Skyline Hospitality Tent guests will have access to special amenities, including:

• Pre-race tips and insight from Bank of America Chicago Marathon Executive Race Director, Carey Pinkowski and running industry guests
• Light breakfast and lunch
• Participants will have access to private gear check, changing areas and post-race massages
• Live results and race update stations to track runners along the course
• Viewing of the NBC5 live race broadcast
• Finish line bleacher seating to cheer on participants as they complete their 26.2-mile journey
• Conveniently located in Grant Park for participants and spectators
• Private entrance to Grant Park for ticketed hospitality guests
• Private restroom facilities
• Guests will have access to the Skyline Hospitality Tent from 5:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Ticket per person: $260 (USD)*
Skyline Hospitality Tent tickets are non-refundable.
*Free admission for youth eight (8) years of age and under.

All guests, including participants and spectators, must have a ticket to access the tent (youth 8 years and under free).

Skyline Hospitality Tent tickets for the 2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon will be available on Thursday, December 11.

Ease your nerves pre-race by skipping the lines with Fast Track! This exclusive product offers expedited entrance into Grant Park through a dedicated Fast Track security lane at Michigan Avenue and Harrison Street, as well as access to private portable restrooms pre-race near each gear check tent.

In addition to the race morning amenities, registered participants who purchase this product will receive a Bank of America Chicago Marathon Heatsheet poncho at Packet Pick-up.

Fast Track for the 2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon will be available on Thursday, December 11.

Cheer on participants as they make the turn onto Columbus Drive in the final stretch of the 2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon. Spectators can purchase East Side Viewing Area tickets to access an exclusive spectator viewing area at the finish line.

The East Side Viewing Area is in Grant Park on the east side of Columbus Drive. Ticketed guests will enter Grant Park at the intersection of Michigan Avenue and 11th Street. Guests must pass through a security screening and present a ticket in exchange for a wristband to enter the secure area. The wristband will allow you to exit and re-enter the area throughout the day.

Youth eight years of age and younger will be able to access the East Side Viewing Area for free when accompanied by a ticketed adult.

8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

View the 2025 East Side Viewing Area map (.pdf)

Ticket per person: $30 (USD)
East Side Viewing Area tickets are non-refundable.

Purchased tickets will be sent electronically. All guests must have a ticket (printed or digital) to access the East Side Viewing Area (youth 8 years and under free).

If you experience any aches or pains or something that doesn’t feel quite right as you train, let us take the first look. Start with a free assessment and let our team fully evaluate your condition so we can recommend the best treatment option for you.

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Your start line is now — in training. This is when you get used to your race day fuel.

Order Maurten fuel on maurten.com using the same email you registered with for the race and save 20% — automatically applied at checkout.

Want clean water for the long run? To celebrate your 26.2-mile run, we’re offering installation on our reverse osmosis drinking water system for just $26.20 – saving you over $250 on cleaner, safer, great-tasting water.

Fuel your training with Perfect Bar—up to 17g of protein, 20+ superfoods, and nothing artificial. Use code CHICAGOMAR25 for 25% off your order on perfectsnacks.com. Snack strong, finish Perfect.

DICK’S Sporting Goods is a proud sponsor of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon! Use this offer to shop our wide selection of running shoes, socks, apparel and accessories to get you ready for your race. Looking forward to seeing you in one of our 21 locations in Chicagoland and out on the course!

Training for a marathon doesn’t just build endurance, it also builds a collection of sweaty running clothes! Persil® Activewear Clean laundry detergent is specifically formulated for performance fabrics, helping to tackle body odor and sweat while helping maintain the shape and stretch of your favorite running clothes. Plus, Persil® helps keep clothes looking newer, longer (vs leading value detergent) so you can feel fresh and confident! Visit our website to find Persil® Activewear Clean at a store or online retailer near you.