Bank of America Chicago Marathon Official AbbottWMM Package

Nights
3
Date
12 October 2025
  • Marathon
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If you have questions regarding the Abbott World Marathon Majors (AbbottWMM) Six Star Journey Chicago Marathon Package please: EMAIL

As the Official Travel Agency and Tour Operator of AbbottWMM, we have created packages specifically designed for those who have been selected in their drawing or for those who have secured their own entry and are on their Six Star Journey.

The Bank of America Chicago Marathon is known worldwide for its fast, flat course and its thrilling world-class athlete competition. One of the Abbott World Marathon Majors, this race is a great choice if you want to chase after a personal record or simply finish your first marathon. Packed with spectators, the scenic course will take you past many historic landmarks and through numerous diverse neighbourhoods, including colourful Old Town, Little Italy and Chinatown.

Come for the run but take advantage of all that Chicago has to offer. Many of the city’s attractions are conveniently located within walking distance of one another including the Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, and the Museum of Science and Industry, located at Chicago’s lakefront Museum Campus. Visit Navy Pier, stroll (or run) along the pedestrian pathway that stretches for miles along Lake Michigan and shop the Magnificent Mile along Michigan Avenue.

Companion Race entry is available to add on to this package!

Meals Included

Meals Included

Welcome Reception, Pre-race dinner and Post-Race Reception

Guide

Guide

Welcome meet and greet

Transfers

Transfers

Our team will be on hand to direct you to the race start

Accommodation

Accommodation

Excellent 4* hotel close to the marathon start/finish

Celebration Party

Celebration Party

Post-race celebration get together

Excursions

Excursions

Escorted to Expo and shake-out run

Worldwide Events

Worldwide Events

Abbott World Marathon Major

Travel Package Information

  • Itinerary

    • Chicago Marathon Package/3 Nights/October 10 - 13, 2025

      Friday, October 10
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      Arrive in Chicago and transfer on your own to The Blackstone, an Autograph Collection Hotel.  You will be greeted at your hotel by a Marathon Tours & Travel staff.  The Abbott Health & Fitness Expo at McCormick Place will be open today. This evening enjoy a Welcome Reception with your hosts and running peers.  The rest of the evening is free to enjoy this beautiful city.

       

      Saturday, October 11
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      We start the day with an optional 5K shakeout run let by your Marathon Tours & Travel Host. We also offer an escorted trip to the Abbott Health & Fitness Expo at McCormick Place, if you have not already been. Tonight, enjoy the pre-race dinner will your fellow runners and companions. (dinner included)

      Sunday, October 12
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      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.  Following the race you will make your way back to the hotel for some well-deserved rest before we gather for a celebratory toast!  The evening is free to experience one of the many fine restaurants in the city.

      Monday, October 13
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      Enjoy a leisurely morning before checking out by 12:00 PM.

  • Packages & Rates

    • Chicago Marathon Tour | Three-Night Package: October 11 – 14, 2024

      Features:
      • Three nights hotel accommodations at The Blackstone, Autograph Collection Hotel
      • All hotel taxes
      • Companion Guaranteed Race Entry (additional cost and very limited)
      • MTT Welcome Desk on day of arrival
      • Welcome Reception on Friday evening
      • Shake-out run on Saturday morning
      • Escorted trip to the Expo on Saturday morning
      • Pre-race dinner on Saturday evening
      • Escorted walk to the start area
      • Post-race celebration on Sunday evening
      • Designated Marathon Tours & Travel Host at the hotel
      • Branded AbbottWMM/MTT Merchandise*

      *Applicable only to AbbottWMM Drawing Entrants

      Please Note:

      • Room types available are Double Rooms (one bed/ two persons), Twin Rooms (two beds/two persons) or Single (one bed/one person).
      • Triple and Quad and Children rates available upon request.
      • Additional nights based on request and availability.
      • Marathon Tours & Travel’s policy is that anyone staying in our room block must be part of our package.  If you plan to bring a spouse or guest, they must purchase our package. For example, if there are two of you, the rate would be the double occupancy rate (per person).  If you purchase a single occupancy rate package, then only you are allowed in your room.  To attend any of our activities, you must be part of our package.

      Not Included:

      • Chicago Marathon 2025 race entry (Available at an additional cost!)
      • Meals unless noted above
      • Gratuities and tips unless noted above
      • Travel Insurance
      • Transportation to/from Chicago

      Rates (all prices are per person in AUD dollars)

      AbbottWMM Journey to the Six Star | Three-Night Package
      Double OccupancySingle Occupancy
      The Blackstone, Autograph Collection Hotel $2,310$3,655
      Additional Hotel NightsOn RequestOn Request
      Companion Race Entry (limited)
      Guaranteed Bank of America Chicago Marathon 2025 Entry $910

  • Hotels
    • Chicago, Illinois
      The Blackstone, Autograph Collection

      The Blackstone Hotel in downtown Chicago is a storied architectural icon rooted in the city’s legendary past. Updated with all the modern amenities and features of today. The Blackstone delivers a distinguished hospitality experience perfect for the discerning traveler. Ideally located downtown and close to Grant Park, the hotel is blooming as a point of cultural and creative discovery on the Cultural Mile. It offers modern accommodations boasting views of Lake Michigan and Grant Park, acclaimed dining at Mercat a la Planxa, and thoughtful details like the state-of-the-art fitness center and personalized service, plus more. With stories to tell The Blackstone is set to surprise, entertain and inspire with a clever, contemporary attitude. 

  • Event Information

    • Race Date: Sunday, October 12, 2025

      Race Time:  The first wave begins at 7:30 AM.

      Minimum Pace/Cut-Off Time Policy: The event has a course time limit of 6 hours and 30 minutes. The official end vehicle will start following the last starter and maintain a 15-minute per mile pace along the race course. Chicago Marathon Website

      Course: Flat and fast, the start and finish is in Grant Park. The looped-course through the city offers numerous opportunities for spectators to catch the action.

      Temperature: The Windy City can be just that or it could be a chamber of commerce perfect day. Expect anything and everything from temperatures in the low 40’s Fahrenheit at the start to upper 70s at the finish. The average high and low is 17 and 8 degrees Celcius in October.

      Number Pickup: Each runner is responsible for picking up their own race bib and packet at the Abbott Health & Fitness Expo at McCormick Place (2301 S. Martin Luther King Drive, Chicago) from Thursday October 9 through Saturday, October 11.  Find details here.

      Difficulty: Easy. This is a flat and fast course.

  • Abbott World Marathon Majors Age Group World Championship

    • This event is an Abbott World Marathon Majors Marathon Tours & Travel Age Group World Championship Qualifying Race. If you achieve the automatic qualifying time for your age group, found here, you’ll be invited to the 2025 Age Group World Championship race (destination still to be announced). For more information on the Age Group World Rankings and Championship click here.