MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES
REIMAGINE THE RUN
The newest half marathon in Chicago’s premier racing portfolio, the Bank of America Chicago 13.1, offers a unique experience, encouraging runners to get out of the Loop and explore the neighborhoods of Chicago’s West Side.
The 13.1-mile course starts and finishes in Garfield Park, the oldest park on the West Side, and travels through Humboldt and Douglass Parks while traversing the neighborhoods that line the boulevards connecting all three parks.
The Bank of America Chicago 13.1 is a celebration of Chicago’s vibrant and diverse running community. The Race Day Festival, held in conjunction with the half marathon, helps to realize this vision by creating a unique a fun atmosphere for event participants and community members.
Garfield Park acts as the backdrop for the Race Day Festival. The free outdoor celebration features a mix of entertainment, health and wellness activities and community activations.
Any in-person event space opportunity will be limited to event sponsors. Space is limited both at Packet Pick-up and on Race Day. Contact Eileen Hurley to discuss being onsite for this event. Contact information below.
The Virtual Bag will launch on Monday, May 27. After the launch, the Virtual Bag will always be accessible via the Participant Account page in our registration system. Register by May 24, 2024 to guarantee your offer makes all messages.
Tentative Virtual Bag schedule:
Message #1: Monday, May 27 – Two weeks from the event
Message #2: Monday, June 2 – One week from the event
Message #3: Friday, June 7 – Race week weekend
Message #4: Monday, June 10 – Day after event
Message #5: Saturday, June 15 – Weekend after the event
Copy and link inclusion in existing Participant Communications from event:
– 5/28 participant update
– 6/5 email to e-newsletter database
– 6/14 Finisher email
Pricing for the Virtual Bag will be as follows:
$800 Public Companies
$500 Community Partner
$500 Charity Organizations
COMMUNITY VENDOR OPPORTUNITIES
Saturday Wellness Events | Saturday, June 8: 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Garfield Park Bandshell – 101 S. Hamlin Ave. (Hamlin Ave. and Cusic Ct.), Chicago, IL, 60624
Join the family-friendly fun in Garfield Park on Saturday, June 8! We’re inviting community vendors to showcase their products and interact with more than 300 runners and walkers taking part in 1.31-mile Wellness Walk.
Bank of America Chicago 13.1 | Sunday, June 9: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Garfield Park Bandshell – 101 S. Hamlin Ave. (Hamlin Ave. and Cusic Ct.), Chicago, IL, 60624
Continue the race weekend celebrations with us on Sunday, June 9 as a part of the Bank of America Chicago 13.1. Community vendors are invited to join us in Garfield Park to interact with more than 9,000 participants and spectators.
For more information about Bank of America Chicago 13.1 community vendor opportunities, contact communityrelations@cemevent.com.
EVENT CONTACTS
Paul Brackey
Senior Director, Sales and Expo
Virtual Bag and Festival Information
312.446.4282
paul.brackey@cemevent.com
Eileen Hurley
VP, Partnerships & Business Development
Sponsorship
M: 312.446.0161
eileen.hurley@cemevent.com
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
For more information about Bank of America Chicago 13.1 sponsorship opportunities, contact Eileen Hurley at 312.446.0161 or eileen.hurley@cemevent.com.
