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Chicago Marathon Cheer Zone at the 8K Mark

Sunday, October 11

7:30 AM – 2:00 PM · 7h

Lincoln Park, 8K mark
Event details
See it on the cheer map

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Spectators cheer runners through Lincoln Park at the 8K mark of the course, in a zone named for the Shamrock Shuffle. That race is the kickoff to the Chicago running season and a continuation of the city's St. Patrick's Day celebrations.

Hosted by

  • Bank of America

Location

Lincoln Park, 8K mark

Chicago

Event Details

Type
Cheer Zone
Marathon
Chicago Marathon 2026
Duration
7 hours

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