Arc'teryx Chicago Marathon Shakeout Run

Start your Chicago Marathon weekend with movement, community, and a little extra adventure. Join Arc’teryx for a free three-mile shakeout run from the Rush Street store, featuring an out-and-back route that includes portions of the Chicago Marathon course. Whether you are racing on Sunday, cheering from the sidelines, or simply looking for a fun way to connect with Chicago’s running community, all paces and all runners are welcome.

· Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026

· Start Time: :Doors open at 7:30 AM for early check in for 8:00 AM event

· Meetup Location: Arc’teryx Rush Street, 1007 N. Rush Street, Chicago

· Route: Three-mile out-and-back featuring portions of the Chicago Marathon course

· Pace: All paces welcome

· Cost: Free to attend, but registration is requested

· Who Can Join: Open to everyone—marathoners, supporters, runners, walkers, and community members alike

We will gather at Arc’teryx Rush Street before heading out together for an easy community run designed to shake out the legs, settle the nerves, and celebrate the energy of marathon weekend. After the run, stick around at the store for snacks, sips, a DJ, and a community gathering with runners, coaches, partners, and friends.

· All registered runners will receive a complimentary afternoon climb at First Ascent West Loop between 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM.

· Participants will hear marathon-weekend advice from Olympian and marathon runner Chirine Njeim, who will welcome runners and join the group on the run.

· Emily Hutchins, owner and head coach of On Your Mark Coaching, will share practical marathon tips to help runners feel confident heading into race weekend.

This community event is proudly sponsored by Arc’teryx and hosted in partnership with Mercy Home Chicago, First Ascent, and On Your Mark Coaching.

Catering provided by Chicago's own, Chef Pat & Co, the father-daughter duo of Patrick and Kayla Jane McLaughlin and DJ One Chance, official DJ of the Chicago Bulls and Blackhawks will be turning if up for runners all morning.

· 7:30 AM: Doors open at Arc’teryx Rush Street

· 8:00 AM: Meet at Arc’teryx Rush Street

· 8:15 AM: Welcome remarks and marathon tips from Chirine Njeim and Emily Hutchins

· 8:30 AM: Three-mile community shakeout run

· After the run: Snacks, sips, DJ, and community gathering at Arc’teryx Rush Street

· 12:00 PM–3:00 PM: Complimentary climb at First Ascent West Loop for registered runners

Registration is free, but space and swag quantities are limited. Reserve your spot today and join us for a morning of running, connection, marathon-weekend energy, and community adventure.

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Arc'teryx Rush Street, 1007 North Rush Street, Chicago, United States

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