HOKA Chicago Marathon Weekend

Dates: October 8-13, 2025
Venues: Multiple locations across Chicago

HOKA presents six days of marathon weekend programming including community dinners, recovery sessions, custom shoe art, and celebration events.

Wednesday, October 8

One Chicago Dinner with Peace Runners

Time: 6:00pm-10:00pm
Venue: 5645 West Corcoran Place, Chicago

Peace Runners hosts a community dinner bringing together run crews from across Chicago ahead of the marathon. Catering provided by Cajun Cafe with "One Chicago" HOKA branded giveaways.

Register here

Friday, October 10

Friday Night at Hoka - Posters, Rolls & Recovery

Time: 2:00pm-6:00pm
Venue: HOKA Chicago, 746 North Michigan Avenue

Marathon weekend kickoff featuring poster-making for race day cheering, sushi from Rock Wrap and Roll, and recovery sessions by Stretch Lab Wicker Park. HOKA Members receive free MiiR Mug with proof of membership.

Register here

Saturday, October 11

HOKA x Free People Movement Run Day

Time: 9:00am
Venue: FP Movement Studio, 1101 West Randolph Street

Community marathon shakeout run hosted by FP Movement and HOKA. Part of FP Movement's All Year, All Together initiative bringing collective movement to all through fitness and wellness experiences.

Register here

Sunday, October 12 - Race Day

CITIUS Watch Along Show & Cheer Zone

Time: 7:30am onwards
Venue: Happy Camper Pizza, 1209 North Wells Street

The CITIUS Pizzeria presented by HOKA features a marathon cheer zone and alternate race broadcast with live commentary and analysis from CITIUS MAG.

No registration required.

Step Into Style: Custom Kicks

Time: 12:00pm-3:00pm
Venue: HOKA Chicago, 746 North Michigan Avenue

Chicago muralist AMUSE126 provides live shoe customization for HOKA purchases. Each pair uniquely transformed into wearable art with live music throughout the event. Limited spots available, first-come first-served.

Register here

Monday, October 13

Medal Monday: Engraving with 7OnSundays

Time: 11:00am-9:00pm
Venue: Frame Chicago, 1627 N Clybourn Avenue

Post-marathon celebration featuring medal engraving with name and finish time, curated photo exhibition, panel discussion, music, and drinks.

Register here

Event Features

• Community run crew gatherings
• Recovery and wellness sessions
• Custom shoe art by local artist
• Marathon viewing parties
• Medal personalization
• HOKA branded giveaways

Partners

HOKA, Peace Runners, Free People Movement, CITIUS MAG, AMUSE126, 7OnSundays, Stretch Lab Wicker Park, Rock Wrap and Roll