{"id":4983,"date":"2024-05-30T01:30:15","date_gmt":"2024-05-29T16:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/marathontours.com\/en-au\/?post_type=events&p=4983"},"modified":"2026-02-25T20:07:03","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T09:37:03","slug":"chicago-marathon-abbottwmm-package","status":"publish","type":"events","link":"https:\/\/marathontours.com\/en-au\/events\/chicago-marathon-abbottwmm-package\/","title":{"rendered":"Bank of America Chicago Marathon Official AbbottWMM Package"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"featured_media":8017,"template":"","event_types":[11],"event_locations":[35],"event_distances":[8],"event_course_types":[13],"event_seasons":[],"class_list":["post-4983","events","type-events","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","event_types-marathon","event_locations-north-america","event_distances-marathon","event_course_types-urban"],"acf":{"event_hero_image":4958,"event_logo":8003,"event_logo_background":{"enable":false,"background_colour":"#FFFFFF"},"event_status":"available","event_status_labels_available":"book-now","event_status_labels_waitlist":"available-soon","event_status_labels_off_sale":"sold-out","event_waitlist_button":{"link_option":"external","":null,"external_link":""},"event_additional_buttons":null,"event_book_button":{"link_option":"external","":null,"external_link":{"title":"Book Now","url":"https:\/\/bookingau.marathontours.com\/experience\/bank-of-america-chicago-marathon-official-abbottwmm-package\/151","target":"_blank"}},"event_extra_button":{"title":"Enquire Now","url":"#booknow","target":""},"event_overview":"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.<\/em>\r\n

The Bank of America Chicago Marathon<\/strong> is known worldwide for its fast, flat course and its thrilling world-class athlete competition.\u00a0<\/span>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.<\/p>\r\nCome for the run but take advantage of all that Chicago has to offer. Many of the city\u2019s 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\u2019s 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.\r\n\r\nCompanion Race entry may be available to add on to this package - 2026 details coming soon!<\/b>\r\n\r\nIf you have questions regarding the Abbott World Marathon Majors (AbbottWMM)\u00a0Six Star Journey<\/em> Chicago Marathon Package enquire via EMAIL<\/a>","event_overview_button":"","event_feature_icons":null,"event_features":{"meals_included":{"detail":"Welcome Reception, Pre-race dinner and Post-Race Reception","title":"Meals Included"},"guide":{"title":"Guide","detail":"Welcome meet and greet"},"transfers":{"detail":"Our team will be on hand to direct you to the race start","title":"Transfers"},"trip_extension":{"title":"Trip Extension","detail":""},"accommodation":{"title":"Accommodation","detail":"Excellent 4* hotel close to the marathon start\/finish"},"entry":{"title":"Entry","detail":""},"celebration_party":{"detail":"Post-race celebration get together","title":"Celebration Party"},"excursions":{"title":"Excursions","detail":"Shake-out run"},"helping_hand":{"title":"A Helping Hand","detail":""},"worldwide_events":{"title":"Worldwide Events","detail":"Abbott World Marathon Major"},"medal_bling":{"title":"Medal Bling","detail":""}},"event_gallery":null,"event_packages":[{"package_title":"Chicago Marathon Package","package_duration":"3 Nights","package_dates":"October 9 - 12, 2026","package_days":[{"day_title":"Friday, October 9","day_content":"

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\r\n\r\nArrive in Chicago and transfer on your own to London House Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton.\u00a0 You will be greeted at your hotel by a Marathon Tours & Travel staff.\u00a0 The Abbott Health & Fitness Expo at McCormick Place will be open today.\r\n\r\nThis evening enjoy a Welcome Reception with your hosts and running peers. \u00a0The rest of the evening is free to enjoy this beautiful city.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
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\r\n\r\nShake-out Run, Marathon Expo & Dinner<\/strong>\r\n\r\nWe 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.\r\n\r\nTonight, enjoy the pre-race dinner will your fellow runners and companions.\r\n\r\n(Dinner included)\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>"},{"day_title":"Sunday, October 11","day_content":"Race Day!<\/strong>\r\n\r\nYour Marathon Tours & Travel team will be in the lobby of the hotel offering escorted walks to the start area in Grant Park.\r\n\r\nFollowing the race you will make your way back to the hotel for some well-deserved rest before we gather for a celebratory toast!\r\n\r\nThe evening is free to experience one of the many fine restaurants in the city."},{"day_title":"Monday, October 12","day_content":"Departure Day<\/strong>\r\n\r\nUnless you have booked extra nights please check out of your room before 12:00. Safe travels and we hope you enjoyed your Bank of America Chicago Marathon 2026 experience!\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nItinerary is subject to change.<\/em>"}]}],"event_extensions":"","event_extensions_packages":null,"event_packages_and_rates":"

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