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Native Women Running

Chicago Marathon 2026

NWR Marathon Cheer Station and Safe Space Hub

An indoor space serves as a safe, comfortable home base for the Native Women Running community on race day. Friends, family and allies can store belongings securely and relax while waiting for their runners. A cheer zone just outside along the route gives supporters a spot to celebrate and lift up runners as they pass.

Map of Tunica-Biloxi Tribe Chicago Branch Office
Cheer Zone

Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 9:00 AM

Until 6:00 PM

Tunica-Biloxi Tribe Chicago Branch Office

600 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60616

Chicago

Native Women Running Chicago Marathon Weekend

Native Women Running brings two gatherings into one weekend for Indigenous runners, families, friends and allies around the marathon. Saturday opens with a community shakeout run and walk for all paces, along with sign making for race day. On Sunday the team hosts an indoor hub and a cheer zone on the course. Partners include the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana, whose Chicago branch office is a hub for the city's Native American community.

Map of Tunica-Biloxi Tribe Chicago Branch Office
Other

Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 9:00 AM

Ends: Sunday, October 11 at 6:00 PM

Tunica-Biloxi Tribe Chicago Branch Office

600 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60616

Chicago

NWR Community Shakeout Run/Walk

The run and walk is a chance to shake off pre-race nerves, meet the Native Women Running team and connect with fellow Indigenous runners and allies. All paces are welcome, from Sunday marathoners to anyone after a light walk. Participants also make signs for the team's cheer station on race day.

Map of Tunica-Biloxi Tribe Chicago Branch Office
Shakeout Run

Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 9:00 AM

Until 11:00 AM

Tunica-Biloxi Tribe Chicago Branch Office

600 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60616

Chicago