Parking

We will have free parking for runners and spectators. See the map.

Handicap Parking



The handicap parking is in the north-most row of the NW lot of the State Farm Center parking lot. You can cross Kirby Avenue at the cross walk. Enter Memorial Stadium at Gate 32. The handicap seating is in the south horseshoe.

Hydration Stations/Gu & Snack Stations, Sponsored by OSF HealthCare

There are 16 hydration stations on the course. Hydration stations will be stocked with water (all stations), lemon lime Nuun Endurance (most stations), and GU (at mile 6.7, which is shortly after marathon relay exchange zone A; mile 13; mile 17; and mile 21). All four GU stations will have Vanilla Bean, Strawberry-Banana, Chocolate Outrage, and Salted Caramel GU. All flavors of GU have caffeine except strawberry banana. Nuun Sport will be served on the 5K course on Friday night.

Fruits on the course

There is also an official oranges stop (thank you, Meijer, for the oranges) at approximately mile 6, hosted by The Atkins Group. There is also an official oranges and banana stop at mile 21.5 (thank you, County Market and Meijer).

Toilets

Relax. There will be plenty of portable toilets at the start and even more along the entire course. Course Porta-potties location/quantity map

Entertainment

You will not be able to run more than a couple of miles without being entertained by musicians, cheerleaders, or other performers. Check the entertainment page for more information as it develops.

Race Photography

Working with our 2021 photography partner (EnPhoto), digital photos will be available to all race finishers right on your personal results page – and they are YOURS to keep, share, and print, to your hearts’ content!