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Pain means pause on the things you love, but green means go. Biofreeze is here to support you so you can train with less pain. Biofreeze menthol products can be used to help runners cool the pain throughout their journey from training to race day and recovery. Learn more about Biofreeze and find the product best suited for you. Use as directed.

After the race comes recovery. If you’re still feeling sore, stiff, or like something is not quite right after you cross the finish line, you don’t have to just tough it out. Our endurance experts can address potential issues and provide personalized recovery plans to help keep you moving. Schedule your free assessment today.

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!

Get ready to shuffle on and kick off the Bank of America Chicago Distance Series! The Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K Run returns to downtown Chicago March 22, 2026. Don’t miss your chance to participate in a one-of-a-kind event and turn the streets of Chicago green at the city’s most iconic spring race.

Complete your race week plans with a 50 minute assisted stretch at StretchLab! Perfect for pre-race mobilization and post-race muscle recovery, your 1-on-1 session will be customized for your body and your marathon goals. Bank of America Chicago Marathon participants are eligible for special pricing of just $99. Claim and schedule at either of our downtown Chicago locations in South Loop or West Loop.

Visit Intelligentsia coffeebars and enjoy $1 off any drink. Show this offer to a barista to redeem.

Personalize your medal with an iTAB!

Celebrate in style by personalizing your Bank of America Chicago Marathon finishers medal with an iTAB; a custom insert, which fits neatly into the back of your medal, engraved with your name and finish time.

Please order here (you will need your finish time to complete the transaction)

Once you have received your iTAB share an image and tag us @itabofficial.

Marathon season is here—make sure your pantry is as prepared as your training plan! Whether you’re hitting the pavement for 26.2 miles or supporting from the sidelines, we’ve got everything you need to power through:

Carb-Loading Staples: Pasta, rice, oats & whole grains
Quick Energy Boosts: Bananas, energy bars, nut butters & sports gels Hydration Heroes: Electrolyte drinks, coconut water & bottled water Recovery Essentials: Protein-rich snacks, smoothies & fresh produce

Don’t wait—shop now and be race-day ready! Your strongest run starts with the right fuel.

Visit Your Local Jewel-Osco Store or Shop Online Today

Celebrate your achievement with personalized memorabilia crafted to capture your journey.

Plus, sign up for our emails and get 20% off your order. Some exclusions may apply.

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.

You put in the miles — now it's time to recover.

Enjoy 15% off any spa or medSPA service at milk + honey, where wellness meets luxury. Use code Recovery15 at checkout to relax, recover, and recharge. From therapeutic massages and facials to advanced recovery treatments, our expert team is here to help you feel your best, faster. 

Take part in the Bank of America Chicago Distance Series at the Bank of America Chicago 13.1! Celebrating five years on Chicago’s West Side, the Chicago 13.1 takes participants on tours of Garfield, Douglass and Humboldt Parks. It’s a one-of-a-kind race you won’t want to miss! Be part of the field on June 7, 2026.

Free 16oz Iced Coffee with purchase of $2.30 or more. Effective in-store only.

Combine your sightseeing and shake-out for your Chicago Marathon weekend. A local running guide will guide you on a sightseeing run, where we’ll hit some of Chicago’s bucket list sites like the Riverwalk, Chicago Theater and “The Bean” in Millennium Park. You’ll get in a run, learn about some of Chicago’s most iconic sites and have some great photo ops! We’ll run at a casual pace and stop for photos and information a few times during the run.

If a cardiac emergency strikes one of your employees, customers or visitors, are you prepared to help save a life? An AED program is a critical link in the chain of survival, empowering you to deliver lifesaving intervention before an EMS team arrives. Stryker offers diverse options and deep expertise to help you choose the right device and cost-effectively manage your AED program.

Learn more about Stryker's AEDs by visiting our website.

Survivor stories

Millennium Garages offers discounted daily rates to participants of the 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon! With over 9,000 parking spaces available across our four garages, you will always have a spot, whether it's for work or play. Millennium Garages is the perfect place to park if you are visiting Millennium Park, Maggie Daley Park or attending a festival in Grant Park! Valid any day of the week at all four garages, just not for race day! 

Chicago's architecture is known worldwide and there is nothing like seeing it from all three branches of the Chicago River. Over 40 Chicago landmarks await you on our 60-minute Architecture Tour, from hidden architectural treasures to the city's most famous landmarks. Our expert guides will tell you how Chicago's buildings, architecture and engineering made the city famous. Take 15% off your next Architecture River Tour!

You are eligible for two free tickets to Zanies for our Chicago or Rosemont locations!

The Original Marathon Bracelet, display your Marathon Medal every day

Get ready to celebrate in the heart of the city after conquering 26.2 miles! Join us at Millennium Hall—just steps from the Bank of America Chicago Marathon finish line—for the ultimate 312 Post-Race Celebration. Whether you ran the race or cheered from the sidelines, this is the place to toast your achievement.

📍 Location: Millennium Park, right under Cloud Gate ("The Bean")

📅 Date: Marathon Sunday, October 12, 2025

⏰ Time: Doors open at 11 a.m.

CTA Gifts is your one-stop shop for all CTA and transit related gifts, including tote bags, t-shirts and wooden toy trains!

Use code CTARUN10 to get 10% off your entire order.

Save an extra 10% on your Go City Chicago pass! Unlock big savings - up to 50% off 35+ top attractions. Choose an All-Inclusive Pass to visit as many sights as you want for a chosen amount of days or an Explorer Pass to pick your must sees. Visit 360 Chicago, Skydeck, the Field Museum, Shoreline boat tours, and more.

Bank of America Chicago Marathon participants receive an additional 30 minutes of bath time and an Ultimate Bath Kit with every booking or gift box purchase. At AIRE Ancient Baths, your experience is designed with recovery in mind. You’ll move through a series of thermal baths at varying temperatures, carefully crafted to ease sore muscles, restore circulation, and promote deep relaxation. To further enhance your recovery, you can add on massages or body rituals tailored to help your body and mind fully recharge after the race.

Recover with targeted spa services and hydrotherapy designed for mobility, recovery and peak performance. From CBD Massages, Body Wraps or Pedicures, to Cryo and Hydrotherapy Body Treatments, each service is tailored to your recovery needs. 

Make your reservation online or call (312) 245-9129, then mention "MARATHON" upon check-in. Cannot be combined with any other offer.

In town Monday, October 13th? Stop by for a complimentary post-marathon recovery day at Kohler Waters Spa at Lincoln Park, and experience the brand new Ice Bath by KOHLER x Remedy Place, chair massages, recovery focused sips and bites and more.  

Maurten is the official Hydrogel Sports Fuel of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. As a runner, order your fuel on maurten.com using the same email address you registered with for the race and save 20%.  

Maurten will be with you on-course with Hydrogel Fuel Depots supporting you with Gel 100 and Gel 100 Caf 100. But your start line is now — in training — where you plan, experiment, and get used to your race day fuel. 

Save 20% when you purchase Culligan with ZeroWater Technology. And love every sip. With five-stage advanced filtration certified to remove 5X more contaminants than the leading pitcher brand, you'll train with cleaner water.

Smile! MarathonFoto is proud to be the official photographer of the 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon. For the best photo galleries be sure to have your bib visible, and keep an eye out for photographers in brightly colored vests. Pre-order now to secure your race photos at the best price!

Log into your Participant Account to purchase this offer:

1. Click the Order Now and Save button

2. Log into your Haku Participant Account

3. See the Products listed on the right of the screen that shows MarathonFoto - Early Bird Special! and add to your cart.

4. Check out and pay to complete your order.

Chiquita bananas deliver 100% natural energy-portable and melt-proof. Swing by booth #157 to claim your free banana, while supplies last! Conditions apply.

Enjoy a 26.2% discount on select tickets to upcoming Chicago Blackhawks games!

Get ready to keep the momentum rolling after the Bank of America Chicago Marathon! Join us at Lizzie McNeill’s, located right on the Chicago River, for the ultimate 312 Post-Race Celebration—where every finisher becomes a VIP! 🎉

Date: Marathon Sunday, October 12, 2025

Time: All Day!

Location: Lizzie McNeill’s, 400 N McClurg Ct, Chicago, IL 60611

Millennium Hall Restaurant is hosting a special pre-race Pasta Dinner in the heart of Millennium Park for the 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon. Designed with runners in mind, this multi-course dinner offers a hearty and delicious way to fuel up the night before the big race. Surrounded by the iconic skyline and energy of downtown Chicago, guests can enjoy a carb-loaded feast in a lively, welcoming setting just steps from the starting line. Offer is available to join us October 10th - October 12th!

💪 You conquered the course — now conquer a burger. Refuel just steps from the finish line at the 27th Mile Post-Race Party with Impossible Foods! Whether you ran the race or cheered from the sidelines, this is the place to celebrate.  While supplies last.

Featuring: music, dive bar games, photo booth and free Impossible sliders and nuggets all day long. You won't want to miss this!

📍 Location: 27th Mile Post-Race Party - Grant Park

📅 Date: Marathon Sunday, October 12, 2025

⏰ Time: 9:30am-4pm

Gatorade will be available on-course at every aid station delivering the fuel to unlock your best, start to finish. Whether you're an athlete seeking peak performance or simply enjoy the refreshing taste, Gatorade.com is your go-to destination for the best deals on all Gatorade products. From bottles, to pods, to tablets our platform features a variety of items to suit athletes, fitness enthusiasts, or anyone with an active lifestyle. Take advantage of these offers to fuel your body for less using promo code, MARATHON2025 for 15% off sitewide. Cannot be combined with other offers. 

Visit the Art Institute of Chicago, TripAdvisor's #1 Chicago Destination.

Bank of America Chicago Marathon runners receive $2 off admission through October 13, 2025.

26.2% off the world's best sports sunscreen.

Proven and loved by the pros everywhere from the Tour de France, to Kona, and now to Chicago - and now available to US athletes for the first time. With a range of handy sizes including 2oz roll-on, Pelotan's breathable protection is the lightweight and breathable, while ensuring the highest level of FDA-approved protection.

To all those taking part at this year's Bank of America Chicago Marathon: you've got this! Our top tip? Pick up a bundle that also contains our Pelotan Apres recovery gel and pop the Apres in the fridge before the race for an icy hit later on.

ENTER TO WIN a Runner's Prize Pack! Receive a $350 Nike Gift Card, $350 Dicks Sporting Goods Gift Card, Race-specific Nike Backpack and a Nike Head To Toe Look.

As the Official Headphone Partner of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, Shokz is celebrating every stride with a special offer just for you. Enjoy 10% off Shokz open-ear headphones, keeping you connected, motivated, and fully in the race. 

Redeem your offer at shokz.com using code: 2025SHOKZCHICAGO

Are you ready to SEE RED at the United Center? Join Bank of America Chicago Marathon participants for a legendary group outing with the Chicago Bulls! Share the excitement of Bulls basketball and the NBA's leading entertainment experience. Check out your special offer below!

Medals in the Sky at Skydeck Chicago

Celebrate your Bank of America Chicago Marathon accomplishment at #SkydeckChicago! After completing the Chicago Marathon, bring your medal up 103 stories for the best views of Chicago and receive a free printed picture on #TheLedge!