Participant bag and virtual bag

Participant bag insert

• Entitled sponsors may insert a promotional piece, coupon or sample into the Bank of America Chicago Marathon participant bags
• Opt-in to this entitlement by using the following link by May 30, 2025: Bank of America Chicago Marathon – Abbott Health & Fitness Expo 2025 | EventHub Showcase
• Insert Quantity: 58,000
• Approval: Please forward a sample (pdf or actual sample) of your insert to Nicole McNally’s attention by June 27, 2025.  All items must be approved by Bank of America.
• Please have a sample of your paper product taped to one of the ends of the boxes to make it easy to find.  Also please number the boxes/pallets in the following fashion: 1 of 3, 2 of 3, 3 of 3.

Delivery range: August 11-15, 2025

Send inserts to the below address with boxes label exactly:

Rise Packaging and Assemblies
7000 Wheeler Dr
Orland Park, IL, 60462
Attn: Mark Goryl
Phone: 217-402-4339

Virtual participant bag insert

Entitled sponsors may insert promotional messaging, discount/coupon or advertisement into the Bank of America Chicago Marathon virtual participant bag. Opt into this entitlement by registering using the following link: Bank of America Chicago Marathon – Abbott Health & Fitness Expo 2025 | EventHub Showcase. Invite from the bag will follow via Haku.

Pre-Race Messages:

• June TBD – Training – Gear up, nutrition, around the launch of training programs
• August/September TBD – Longer mileage 30 or 60 days out

Event Lead-up Messages:

• Monday, September 29 – 2 weeks out – Final Prep/plans trip
• Monday, October 6 – Race week kick off – Deals in Chicago
• Friday, October 10 – Race weekend – Deals in Chicago
• Monday, October 13 – Marathon Monday – Celebration/Recovery
• Saturday, October 18 – Weekend after Marathon – Final Reminder/Celebration