Chicago Marathon

Welcome to race week!


Less than a week away from the Chicago Marathon.  My training is more or less complete (not much I can do now) and I'm tapering to the race.  I've taken more time off than planed the last couple of weeks because of what I hope is a minor case of Piriformis Syndrome.  I've put in some solid runs while dealing with the discomfort so unless it gets significantly worse during the race I'm hoping it won't affect my performance much.  In the mean time I'm stretching, massaging and doing whatever I can to relive the pain.  I'm ready for my first ever marathon!

My race day info:


Name: Victor DelRosso
Bib Number: 835
Start Corral Assignment: CORRAL A
Goal time: Sub 3:00 (6:54 pace)


Here's some info that was sent to the race participants:



Recommended Spectator Viewing Areas
Spectators attending the Bank of America Chicago Marathon please note that you will have limited race day access to Grant Park between Michigan Avenue and Lake Shore Drive, as well as between Monroe and 11th Street. This area of Grant Park will be designated as a “Participant Only” zone until 8 a.m., at which time spectators will have access to additional areas of Grant Park. For recommended spectator viewing areas visit the Spectator Information page or download the 2011 Bank of America Chicago Marathon Spectator Guide.


Information Services Presented 
by Tata Consultancy Services
Information Services Tents will be located throughout Grant Park to assist participants and spectators with general inquiries and Lost & Found items. Information Service Tents will be located in the following areas on race day:

• On the east side of Michigan Avenue at 11th Street 
• On east side of Michigan Avenue at Harrison Street 
• South of Charity Village South
• Within the Buckingham Fountain Gear Check facility 
• Within the 27th Mile Post-Race Party in Butler Field

Bank of America Chicago Marathon 27th Mile Post-Race Party
As soon as you cross the finish line, celebrate your achievement at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon 27th Mile Post-Race Party located in Grant Park's Butler Field. The outdoor celebration will feature live entertainment by Howard and the White Boys and Hey Jimmy, and participant's age 21 and over (photo ID required) can redeem the tear-off portion of their bib number for one free 312 Urban Wheat Ale. Additional food and beverages will be available for purchase.

The 27th Mile Post-Race Party is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with live music beginning at 10:30 a.m. and beer sales from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.


Continue Your Celebration with 312
312 Urban Wheat Ale is proud to set the pace for race day refreshment in Chicago. Immediately after the race, participants age 21 and over can enjoy a 312 Urban Wheat Ale at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon 27th Mile Post-Race Party in Grant Park’s Butler Field.

After the 27th Mile Post-Race Party, continue the celebration at one of the four 312 Participant Celebrations. Be one of the first three hundred and twelve runners wearing their 2011 medal at any of the four locations and the first 312 Urban Wheat Ale is on us!

Visit the 312 Urban Wheat Ale booth at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon Health & Fitness Expo to pick up your cheer gear and a map with a list of destinations along the race course to stop for a 312 Urban Wheat Ale.


McDonald’s Runner Update Centers
Eight on-course McDonald’s locations are proud to be designated as Runner Update Centers where spectators can go to check on the status of their runners by looking them up online.

• 201 N. Clark Street (at Lake Street)
• 23 S. Clark Street (at Madison Street)
• 180 W. Adams Street (at Wells Street)
• 230 S. State Street (at Adams Street)
• 600 N. Clark Street (at Ohio Street)
• 2635 N. Clark Street (at Wrightwood Avenue)
• 1563 N. Wells Street (at North Avenue)
• 1664 S. Blue Island Avenue (at 18th Street)