Packet Pickup + Expo Information 

Important: Everyone must stop at the expo during the hours listed below to pick up your bib. There is no race-day bib pickup. Bibs cannot be picked up anywhere other than the expo and cannot be picked up by anyone other than you!

**You also need to stop by the TWV booth (located in the back of the expo by the race t-shirt pickup) to receive specific stickers for your bib!

Dates and Times

Thursday, 10/10/2024 from 11:00 am until 6:00 pm
Friday, 10/11/2024 from 9:00 am until 6:00 pm
Saturday, 10/12/2024 from 9:00 am until 6:00 pm (TWV will not be at the expo after 4:00 p.m.)

Location

McCormick Place, Lakeside Center | 2301 S. Martin Luther King Drive, Chicago, IL 60616

Parking and Transportation

For driving and parking, use the above address for the best access to the Abbott Health & Fitness Expo. If you are driving, follow the signs for Parking Lot C for the most convenient parking location. The publicly listed mailing address for McCormick Place is 2301 S. DuSable Lake Shore Drive.

Parking will be available to all Abbott Health & Fitness Expo Attendees at McCormick Place Parking Lot C for a reduced rate. You must have your parking ticket validated at the Health & Fitness Expo in order to receive the reduced rate. View driving directions to McCormick Place Parking Lot C.

What to Bring

Make sure to bring your ID!

Race Weekend Shirt

Buy your 2024 Race Weekend Shirt online now and pick it up at the Expo! This is a great way to show some team spirit, remember the incredible year we've had, and celebrate your accomplishment! It's also a great post-race option for changing out of that sweaty jersey. The only way to get your shirt is to pre-order online by September 29 using the link below. Reminder: The back of our shirt includes the names of every team member who raised $100 by August 17th!

Buy Your Race Weekend Shirt

Additional Notes

For additional information, you can check out the Chicago Marathon website.

Team Dinner

Important Details

Date: Saturday, 10/12/2024
Time: 5:00 pm (Doors open at 4:45 pm)
Cost: $17.00 for adults (Kids 5 and under are free)
Location: Chase Promenade North | 201 E. Randolph St., Chicago, IL 60601
 

Buy Team Dinner Tickets

This will be an incredible evening of celebrations, stories, and carbo-loading for the big race ahead Don't miss it! Arrive early and get a great seat for a powerful evening! Check out this link for directions and parking info or grab a spot nearby on SpotHero.

Race Day Details for Runners

Date and Important Times

Sunday, 10/13/2024

Arrive at Meeting Point: 5:45 am
Gear Check: 5:45 am until 6:15 am
Group Photo and Pep Rally: 6:15 am
Walk to Start Corrals: 6:30 am
Race Start: 7:30 am

Meeting Point

Location: Chase Promenade North at Millennium Park | 201 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601

Gear Check

TWV offers private gear check in the TWV tent. You MUST use the clear bag the race will provide at the Expo. That's the only bag we will accept. Apply the gear check tag that is in your participant packet that you will receive at the Expo.

Finish Line Party

Once you cross the finish line, come back to the tent for a celebration! We'll have Lou Malnati's pizza and drinks waiting for you. Friends and family are welcome to join.

Parking and Transportation

Check out SpotHero for good deals on parking or you can use the info at this site.

Race Day Details for Spectathletes

Spectathletes, you are a crucial part of race day! You make this day special for your runner and all runners out there on the course. If you've ever run any kind of race, you know how meaningful the crowds cheers are. Be sure to cheer on all TWV participants by name, wear orange, and plan on being loud! A sign or cowbell is a great addition too.

Cheer Station #1 | Miles 3.5/12

Time: 7:45 am
Location: 820 N. LaSalle

How to Get There: Hop on the Brown Line at Washington/Wabash and get off at the Chicago stop. Walk just a block east on Chicago to LaSalle. See your runner as they head north, then cross the street over to Wells and see them as they come back!

Cheer Station #2 | Mile 23

Time: 9:30 am
Location: 35th and Indiana

How to Get There: From Cheer Station #1, walk to the Red Line Chicago stop (State and Chicago). Take that to Sox-35th and then walk half a mile east on 35th. From here, your runner will just head north and they'll need you to give them that final boost of energy!

Finish Line Party

Join us after 10:00 am at the Team World Vision Finish Line Party to meet your runner and celebrate!

Location: Chase Promenade North at Millennium Park | 201 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601

What to Wear

Team World Vision Jersey

Buy your jersey ahead of time via the Team World Vision Store. Be sure to put your name across the front so people can cheer for you by name!

Check out our Gear Guide for ideas and a race day packing list! Lay out your "flat runner" so you can be sure you have everything you need (and post it when you ask for race day donations and prayers).

Dress for the Weather

The race will happen rain or shine! Be sure to have what you need for race day. It can often be chilly early in the morning, so many people choose to bring old clothes (or pick up a sweatshirt and sweatpants from Goodwill) to wear until you get to the starting line and then toss them to the side of the road when it's time to start the race. These extra clothes will be gathered up and donated.

Fundraising

Fundraising Resources

As we get to race day, it’s not too late to hit or even go beyond your fundraising goal! Our finish line = a fresh start for vulnerable communities! Keep working toward making a big impact!

Download the app to take your fundraising on the go, update your social media, and keep your friends and family updated with photos, progress reports, and prayer requests, plus don’t forget to share your fundraising link. Be bold in asking for donations—you're crushing this race for a reason!

• Download the DonorDrive - Team World Vision app
• Check out our fundraising resources