2026 Chicago Marathon Package
4 Nights / 08 October - 12 October 2026
8 October 2026 Thursday – Arrival
Arrive in Chicago and transfer on your own to the JW Marriott Chicago. You will be greeted at your hotel by a Marathon Tours & Travel staff.
Hotel rooms are usually ready after 4pm; if you arrive earlier, you can leave your luggage with the hotel concierge and explore the city and surrounds.
The Abbott Health & Fitness Expo at McCormick Place will be open today. Today you can visit the Marathon Expo , if you wish. Or wait for our staff to accompany you to the Expo tomorrow to collect the bib number.
9 October 2026 Friday – Marathon Expo
We will offer an escorted trip by metro to the Abbott Health & Fitness Expo at McCormick Place this morning, if you have not already been.
After collecting your race pack, you may return to the hotel on your own.
(Breakfast included)
10 October 2026 Saturday – Pre-Race Pasta Dinner
For those who prefer, there is an organized race (at an extra cost $51) that takes place which you can choose to take part in. To register for and learn more about the Abbott Chicago 5K visit chicago5K.com.
Our pre-race pasta dinner will conveniently be at the JW Marriott Chicago.
(Breakfast and dinner included)
11 October 2026 Sunday – Marathon Race Day!
Your Marathon Tours & Travel team will be in the lobby of the hotel offering escorted walks to the start area in Grant Park (about 1 km).
Following the race you will make your way back to the hotel for some well-deserved rest before we gather for a celebratory toast!
This evening is free to experience one of the many fine restaurants in the city.
(Breakfast included)
12 October 2026 Monday – Departure Day
Enjoy a leisure morning before checking out by 12:00PM.
(Breakfast included)
(Activities subject to change)
