AVON WALK is this upcoming weekend
I'm hoping that some of you, at least, can make it out to the cheering sections and give me a little boost. I know that right now it looks like it's going to rain on Saturday, but that means I'm gonna need some cheer even more.
Saturday, June 6th
Joey’s Brickhouse/American Bagel (Mile 7.2)
1258 W. Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
Peak viewing times: 9:45am-1:00pm
Directions: Cheering Station is located in the parking lot of Joey’s Brickhouse on the north side of Belmont Avenue. Metered parking is available on the north side of Belmont and free parking on the south side of Belmont. CTA: Can be accessed by the Red Line. Exit at Belmont and walk 6 blocks west.
Riverview Tavern (Mile 8.3)
1958 W. Roscoe St, Chicago, IL 60657
Peak viewing times: 8:30am-12:30pm
Directions: Cheering Station is located on the sidewalk directly in front of Riverview Tavern on Roscoe Street. Street parking is available on both Roscoe and Damen. CTA: Can be accessed by the Brown Line. Exit on Addison and walk 4 blocks south on Ravenswood and turn right on Roscoe. Location will be two blocks west on Roscoe.
Lakeview SDA Church (Mile 8.8)
2318 W. Roscoe St, Chicago, IL 60618
Peak viewing times: 8:30am-12:30pm
Directions: Cheering Station is located in the parking lot outside of the Lakeview SDA Church on Roscoe Street. Street Parking is available on Roscoe St. There will be additional parking in the back of the church. CTA: Can be accessed by Bus Route 49 (Western) and Exit at Roscoe. Walk one block west on Roscoe.
Rockwell’s Grill (Mile 10.7)
4632 N. Rockwell St, Chicago, IL 60625
Peak viewing times: 9:15am-1:45pm
Directions: Cheering Station is located on the east sidewalk outside Rockwell Grill on Rockwell Street. Parking is available on south side of building. CTA: Can be accessed the Brown Line and exit at Rockwell. Located just south of this stop.
Bloom Yoga Studio (Mile 11)
4663 N. Rockwell St., Chicago, IL 60625
Peak viewing times: 9:15am-1:45pm
Directions: Cheering Station is located on the sidewalk outside Bloom Yoga Studio on Rockwell Street. Metered parking is available in front of the studio. You may also park on the residential streets of Leland or Eastwood. CTA: Can be accessed the Brown Line and exit at Rockwell. Located just north of this stop.
River Park (Mile 11.5)
5100 N. Francisco Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
Peak viewing times: 9:30am-2:30pm
Directions: Cheering Station is located where the Walkers will be exiting the park on Foster Avenue. Parking is available on surrounding residential streets. CTA: Can be accessed by Bus Route 92 (Foster) and exit at Francisco. Walk one block south on Francisco.
Northtown Academy (Mile 14.1)
3900 W. Peterson Ave, Chicago, IL 60659
Peak viewing times: 10:30am-2:30pm
Directions: Cheering Station is located in the parking lot of Northtown Academy on Pulaski Avenue. Parking is available in the Northtown Academy parking lot. Entrance is located on Pulaski. CTA: Can be accessed by Bus Route 84 (Peterson) and exit at Caldwell/Central.
Sauganash School of Young Years (Mile 14.9)
4600 W. Peterson Ave, Chicago, IL 60646
Peak viewing times: 10:30am-2:30pm
Directions: Cheering Station is located on the sidewalk outside of the Sauganash School of Young Years on Peterson Ave. Parking is available across the street in the Sauganash Community Church parking lot. CTA: Can be accessed by Bus Route 84 (Peterson) and exit at Forest Glen.
Starbucks Coffee (Mile 16.3)
5406 W. Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60646
Peak viewing times: 10:30am-3:15pm
Directions: Cheering Station is located on the sidewalk outside of Starbucks Coffee on Devon Avenue. Park around the corner in the Happy Foods parking lot (6415 N Central Ave). There is free 2 hour parking. CTA: Can be accessed by Bus Route 84 (Peterson) and exit at Caldwell/Central Terminal.
North Branch Bike Trail (18.2)
Entrance on W. Harts Road, between Milwaukee and W.Touhy Ave.
Peak viewing times: 11:00am-4:00pm
Directions: Cheering Stations can be set up at any point along the bike trail. Parking is available inside the Forest Preserve. Entrance for the parking lot is located on Harts Road, just west of Touhy. CTA: Can be accessed by Bus Route 56A (Milwaukee) and exit at Devon.
Tetra Medical Supply Corporation (Mile 19.5)
6364 W. Gross Point Rd., Niles, IL 60714
Peak viewing times: 11:30am-6:00pm
Directions: Cheering Station is located on the sidewalk outside of Tetra Medical Supply Corporation on Gross Point Rd. Parking is available in the business parking lot. CTA: Can be accessed by Bus Route 85A (North Central) and exit at Caldwell/Touhy. Walk one block north on Caldwell and turn right on Gross Point Road. Will be located 3 blocks west on Gross Point Road.
Preferred Media (Mile 19.7)
6343 W. Gross Point Rd, Niles, IL 60714
Peak viewing times: 11:30am-6:00pm
Directions: Cheering Station is located in the parking lot of Preferred Media on Gross Point Road. Park will be available in the Preferred Media parking lot. CTA: Can be accessed by Bus Route 85A (North Central) and exit at Caldwell/Touhy. Walk one block north on Caldwell and turn right on Gross Point Road. Will be located 3 blocks west on Gross Point Road.
Grossinger Toyota (Mile 23)
6747 N. Lincoln Ave, Lincolnwood, IL 60712
Peak viewing times: 11:30am-6:15pm
Directions: Cheering Station is located outside of Grossinger Toyota on N. Lincoln Ave. Park on surrounding streets and shopping center parking lots.
Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria (Mile (23.1)
6649 N. Lincoln Ave, Lincolnwood, IL 60712
Peak viewing times: 11:30am-6:15pm
Directions: Cheering Station is located in parking lot in front of the restaurant. Parking is available in Charter One Bank parking lot just north of the restaurant, on the corner of Prairie and Lincoln.
Fortune Restoration (Mile 23.3)
6619 N. Lincoln Ave, Lincolnwood, IL 60612
Peak viewing times: 11:30am-6:15pm
Directions: Cheering Station is located on the sidewalk and grassy area in front of Fortune Restoration on Lincoln Avenue. Parking is located in the Fortune Restoration parking lot.
Oberweis Dairy (Mile 23.4)
6469 N. Lincoln Ave, Lincolnwood, IL 60712
Peak viewing times: 11:30am-6:15pm
Directions: Cheering Station is located on the patio area outside of Oberweis Dairy on Lincoln Avenue. Additional parking is available in the vacant lot across the street on east side of Lincoln Avenue.
Warren Park-Wellness Village (Mile 26.1)
6601 Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60645
Peak viewing times: 12:00pm-6:30pm
Directions: Cheering Station is on the Walker path at the entrance at Oakley & Pratt through to park path. Limited parking is available on surrounding residential streets. CTA: Can be accessed by Bus Route 49B (Western) and exit at Albion.
If you want to join me for dinner at Warren Park on Saturday, please let me know. The Walk provides dinner for participants, but friends and family are welcome to bring picnic dinners and join us.
And then I get to get up on Sunday and do another 13.3 miles, so please come on out and say hi!
Sunday, June 7th
Lake Shore School (Mile 1.1)
6759 N Greenview Ave, Chicago, IL 60626
Peak viewing times: 7:15am-9:00am
Directions: Cheering Station is located around the picnic tables on Pratt Avenue. Parking is available on surrounding residential streets. CTA: Can be accessed by the Red line and exit at Morse. Walk 3 blocks south on Glenwood. Turn Right on Pratt and continue west for 2 blocks. Turn left on Greenview.
Starbucks Coffee (Mile 1.5)
6738 N. Sheridan Rd, Chicago IL 60626
Peak viewing times: 7:15am-9:00am
Directions: Cheering Station is located outside of Starbucks Coffee on Sheridan Avenue. Parking is located on surrounding residential streets. CTA: Can be accessed by the Red line. Exit at Loyola and walk four blocks North on Sheridan.
Clock Tower (Mile 5.3)
3700 Recreation Dr, Chicago, IL 60614
Peak viewing times: 8:30am-11:00am
Directions: Cheering Station is located near the clock tower in Lincoln Park, next to the Marovitz Golf Course, just east of the intersection of Waveland Avenue and Lake Shore Drive. You are welcome to cheer them on along the bike path. Parking is available in the lot south of the clock tower and along Recreation Drive. CTA: Can be accessed by the Red Line and exit at Sheridan. Walk one block North on Sheridan to Irving Park and turn right. Continue east on Irving Park for about 5 blocks. Turn right on Recreation Drive.
The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum (Mile 7.6)
2430 N. Cannon Dr., Chicago. IL 60614
Peak viewing times: 9:00am-12:00pm
Directions: Cheering Station is located in the lawn of the Peggy Notebaert Museum at the northwest corner of Fullerton and Cannon. Free street parking is available on Cannon Drive (please read signs for time-specific parking restrictions). Additionally, there is a public pay lot located on Cannon and Stockton Drives. CTA: Can be accessed by the Brown and Red line. Exit at Fullerton and walk 8 block east to the intersection of Fullerton and Cannon.
Lincoln Park Lincoln Statue (Mile 8.4)
Intersection of W. North Ave and N. Clark St.
Peak viewing times: 9:15am-12:30pm
Directions: Cheering Station is located in front of the Lincoln Statue. From North Avenue and Clark Street, follow path northeast until you reach the statue. Parking is available in Lincoln Park and on surrounding streets. CTA: Can be accessed by Bus Route 72 (North Avenue) and exit at the intersection of North Avenue and Clark.
The Chicago History Museum (Mile 8.5)
1601 N. Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614
Peak viewing times: 9:15am-12:30pm
Directions: Cheering Station is located in the grass in front of the Museum’s café on the corner of North and Clark. Paid parking is conveniently located one block north of the Museum at Clark and LaSalle Streets; enter on Stockton Drive. $9 parking with Museum validation. CTA: Can be accessed by Bus Route 22 (Clark). Exit at Clark & LaSalle and walk one block south.
McDonald’s (Mile 8.7)
1563 N. Wells St., Chicago, IL 60610
Peak viewing times: 9:15am-12:30pm
Directions: Cheering Station is located in the parking lot of McDonald’s on Wells Street. Parking is available in the McDonald’s parking lot. CTA: Can be accessed by the Brown line. Exit at Sedgwick and walk one block north on Sedgwick. Turn right on North and walk 3 block east to the intersection of North and Wells.
Cornerstone Center/LaSalle Street Church (Mile 9.1)
1111 N. Wells St., Chicago, IL 60610
Peak viewing times: 9:30am-12:45pm
Directions: Cheering Station is located on the sidewalk outside of the Cornerstone Center/LaSalle Street Church. Park in metered street parking or in a paid parking lot at Treasure Island on Elm and Clark. CTA: Can be accessed by the Red line and exit at Clark/Division. Walk 2 blocks west on Division. Turn left on Wells.
Park National Bank (Mile 10)
801 N. Clark St, Chicago, IL 60610
Peak viewing times: 9:30am-12:45pm
Directions: Cheering Station is located in the parking area north of the Park National Bank Building on Clark Street. Parking will be allowed in the Park National Bank parking lot. CTA: Can be accessed by the Brown Line. Exit on Chicago and walk 4 blocks east on Chicago. Turn left on Clark, will be located just north of Chicago.
Rainforest Café (Mile 10.6)
605 N. Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654
Peak viewing times: 9:45am-1:20pm
Directions: Cheering Station is located on the sidewalk outside of the Rainforest Café on Clark Street. Metered parking is located on surrounding streets. CTA: Can be accessed by the Red Line and exit at Grand. Walk two block west on Grand and turn right on Clark. Located two blocks north on Clark.
The Aon Center (Mile 11.7)
200 E. Randolph Dr., Chicago, IL 60601
Peak viewing times: 10:00am-1:45pm
Directions: Cheering Station is located on the sidewalk and courtyard in front of the Aon Center on Randolph Drive. Parking is available in the Aon Center parking garage for a fee of $8. CTA: Can be accessed by the Brown, Green, Orange, and Pink Line. Exit at Randolph/Wabash and walk 2 blocks East on Randolph.
The Buckingham Fountain (Mile 12.3)
500 South Lake Shore Drive, Grant Park, Chicago, IL 60604
Peak viewing times: 10:15am-2:00pm
Directions: Cheering Station is located at the Buckingham Fountain in Grant Park. Parking is available in Grant Park South Garage located at 325 South Michigan Ave. Parking rate in garage is $22.00 for 80 minutes up to 8 hours. CTA: Can be accessed by the Red Line and exit at Jackson. Walk 2 block east on Jackson and turn right on Columbus. Located one block south on Columbus.
Welcome Home Cheering Station-CLOSING CEREMONY (Mile 13.1)
Soldier Field
1410 S. Museum Campus Dr.
Peak viewing times: 10:00am-3:00pm
Directions: Cheering Station will be located at the Finish Line to Closing Ceremony in Soldier Field. Parking is located in the Waldron parking garage, the daily event rate is $17.00. Payment is due upon arrival, have exact change, cash only. CTA: Can be accessed by the Orange, Green, and Red Line. Exit at Roosevelt and walk 2 blocks east to Columbus. Turn right on Columbus and walk one block South to McFetridge and turn left.
By the way, anyone who wants is welcome to come to the Closing Ceremonies. It's supposed to be a remarkably moving event.
If you think that you can make it out to cheer, please let me know! Drop me a note here or at dagmarian [at] gmail [dot] com. I can also send you a list of these sites with map links if you think you're going to be able to step out for a few minutes. I am planning to make the whole 26.6 on the first day and then get up and do the half-marathon the second day.
Saturday, June 6th
Joey’s Brickhouse/American Bagel (Mile 7.2)
1258 W. Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
Peak viewing times: 9:45am-1:00pm
Directions: Cheering Station is located in the parking lot of Joey’s Brickhouse on the north side of Belmont Avenue. Metered parking is available on the north side of Belmont and free parking on the south side of Belmont. CTA: Can be accessed by the Red Line. Exit at Belmont and walk 6 blocks west.
Riverview Tavern (Mile 8.3)
1958 W. Roscoe St, Chicago, IL 60657
Peak viewing times: 8:30am-12:30pm
Directions: Cheering Station is located on the sidewalk directly in front of Riverview Tavern on Roscoe Street. Street parking is available on both Roscoe and Damen. CTA: Can be accessed by the Brown Line. Exit on Addison and walk 4 blocks south on Ravenswood and turn right on Roscoe. Location will be two blocks west on Roscoe.
Lakeview SDA Church (Mile 8.8)
2318 W. Roscoe St, Chicago, IL 60618
Peak viewing times: 8:30am-12:30pm
Directions: Cheering Station is located in the parking lot outside of the Lakeview SDA Church on Roscoe Street. Street Parking is available on Roscoe St. There will be additional parking in the back of the church. CTA: Can be accessed by Bus Route 49 (Western) and Exit at Roscoe. Walk one block west on Roscoe.
Rockwell’s Grill (Mile 10.7)
4632 N. Rockwell St, Chicago, IL 60625
Peak viewing times: 9:15am-1:45pm
Directions: Cheering Station is located on the east sidewalk outside Rockwell Grill on Rockwell Street. Parking is available on south side of building. CTA: Can be accessed the Brown Line and exit at Rockwell. Located just south of this stop.
Bloom Yoga Studio (Mile 11)
4663 N. Rockwell St., Chicago, IL 60625
Peak viewing times: 9:15am-1:45pm
Directions: Cheering Station is located on the sidewalk outside Bloom Yoga Studio on Rockwell Street. Metered parking is available in front of the studio. You may also park on the residential streets of Leland or Eastwood. CTA: Can be accessed the Brown Line and exit at Rockwell. Located just north of this stop.
River Park (Mile 11.5)
5100 N. Francisco Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
Peak viewing times: 9:30am-2:30pm
Directions: Cheering Station is located where the Walkers will be exiting the park on Foster Avenue. Parking is available on surrounding residential streets. CTA: Can be accessed by Bus Route 92 (Foster) and exit at Francisco. Walk one block south on Francisco.
Northtown Academy (Mile 14.1)
3900 W. Peterson Ave, Chicago, IL 60659
Peak viewing times: 10:30am-2:30pm
Directions: Cheering Station is located in the parking lot of Northtown Academy on Pulaski Avenue. Parking is available in the Northtown Academy parking lot. Entrance is located on Pulaski. CTA: Can be accessed by Bus Route 84 (Peterson) and exit at Caldwell/Central.
Sauganash School of Young Years (Mile 14.9)
4600 W. Peterson Ave, Chicago, IL 60646
Peak viewing times: 10:30am-2:30pm
Directions: Cheering Station is located on the sidewalk outside of the Sauganash School of Young Years on Peterson Ave. Parking is available across the street in the Sauganash Community Church parking lot. CTA: Can be accessed by Bus Route 84 (Peterson) and exit at Forest Glen.
Starbucks Coffee (Mile 16.3)
5406 W. Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60646
Peak viewing times: 10:30am-3:15pm
Directions: Cheering Station is located on the sidewalk outside of Starbucks Coffee on Devon Avenue. Park around the corner in the Happy Foods parking lot (6415 N Central Ave). There is free 2 hour parking. CTA: Can be accessed by Bus Route 84 (Peterson) and exit at Caldwell/Central Terminal.
North Branch Bike Trail (18.2)
Entrance on W. Harts Road, between Milwaukee and W.Touhy Ave.
Peak viewing times: 11:00am-4:00pm
Directions: Cheering Stations can be set up at any point along the bike trail. Parking is available inside the Forest Preserve. Entrance for the parking lot is located on Harts Road, just west of Touhy. CTA: Can be accessed by Bus Route 56A (Milwaukee) and exit at Devon.
Tetra Medical Supply Corporation (Mile 19.5)
6364 W. Gross Point Rd., Niles, IL 60714
Peak viewing times: 11:30am-6:00pm
Directions: Cheering Station is located on the sidewalk outside of Tetra Medical Supply Corporation on Gross Point Rd. Parking is available in the business parking lot. CTA: Can be accessed by Bus Route 85A (North Central) and exit at Caldwell/Touhy. Walk one block north on Caldwell and turn right on Gross Point Road. Will be located 3 blocks west on Gross Point Road.
Preferred Media (Mile 19.7)
6343 W. Gross Point Rd, Niles, IL 60714
Peak viewing times: 11:30am-6:00pm
Directions: Cheering Station is located in the parking lot of Preferred Media on Gross Point Road. Park will be available in the Preferred Media parking lot. CTA: Can be accessed by Bus Route 85A (North Central) and exit at Caldwell/Touhy. Walk one block north on Caldwell and turn right on Gross Point Road. Will be located 3 blocks west on Gross Point Road.
Grossinger Toyota (Mile 23)
6747 N. Lincoln Ave, Lincolnwood, IL 60712
Peak viewing times: 11:30am-6:15pm
Directions: Cheering Station is located outside of Grossinger Toyota on N. Lincoln Ave. Park on surrounding streets and shopping center parking lots.
Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria (Mile (23.1)
6649 N. Lincoln Ave, Lincolnwood, IL 60712
Peak viewing times: 11:30am-6:15pm
Directions: Cheering Station is located in parking lot in front of the restaurant. Parking is available in Charter One Bank parking lot just north of the restaurant, on the corner of Prairie and Lincoln.
Fortune Restoration (Mile 23.3)
6619 N. Lincoln Ave, Lincolnwood, IL 60612
Peak viewing times: 11:30am-6:15pm
Directions: Cheering Station is located on the sidewalk and grassy area in front of Fortune Restoration on Lincoln Avenue. Parking is located in the Fortune Restoration parking lot.
Oberweis Dairy (Mile 23.4)
6469 N. Lincoln Ave, Lincolnwood, IL 60712
Peak viewing times: 11:30am-6:15pm
Directions: Cheering Station is located on the patio area outside of Oberweis Dairy on Lincoln Avenue. Additional parking is available in the vacant lot across the street on east side of Lincoln Avenue.
Warren Park-Wellness Village (Mile 26.1)
6601 Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60645
Peak viewing times: 12:00pm-6:30pm
Directions: Cheering Station is on the Walker path at the entrance at Oakley & Pratt through to park path. Limited parking is available on surrounding residential streets. CTA: Can be accessed by Bus Route 49B (Western) and exit at Albion.
If you want to join me for dinner at Warren Park on Saturday, please let me know. The Walk provides dinner for participants, but friends and family are welcome to bring picnic dinners and join us.
And then I get to get up on Sunday and do another 13.3 miles, so please come on out and say hi!
Sunday, June 7th
Lake Shore School (Mile 1.1)
6759 N Greenview Ave, Chicago, IL 60626
Peak viewing times: 7:15am-9:00am
Directions: Cheering Station is located around the picnic tables on Pratt Avenue. Parking is available on surrounding residential streets. CTA: Can be accessed by the Red line and exit at Morse. Walk 3 blocks south on Glenwood. Turn Right on Pratt and continue west for 2 blocks. Turn left on Greenview.
Starbucks Coffee (Mile 1.5)
6738 N. Sheridan Rd, Chicago IL 60626
Peak viewing times: 7:15am-9:00am
Directions: Cheering Station is located outside of Starbucks Coffee on Sheridan Avenue. Parking is located on surrounding residential streets. CTA: Can be accessed by the Red line. Exit at Loyola and walk four blocks North on Sheridan.
Clock Tower (Mile 5.3)
3700 Recreation Dr, Chicago, IL 60614
Peak viewing times: 8:30am-11:00am
Directions: Cheering Station is located near the clock tower in Lincoln Park, next to the Marovitz Golf Course, just east of the intersection of Waveland Avenue and Lake Shore Drive. You are welcome to cheer them on along the bike path. Parking is available in the lot south of the clock tower and along Recreation Drive. CTA: Can be accessed by the Red Line and exit at Sheridan. Walk one block North on Sheridan to Irving Park and turn right. Continue east on Irving Park for about 5 blocks. Turn right on Recreation Drive.
The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum (Mile 7.6)
2430 N. Cannon Dr., Chicago. IL 60614
Peak viewing times: 9:00am-12:00pm
Directions: Cheering Station is located in the lawn of the Peggy Notebaert Museum at the northwest corner of Fullerton and Cannon. Free street parking is available on Cannon Drive (please read signs for time-specific parking restrictions). Additionally, there is a public pay lot located on Cannon and Stockton Drives. CTA: Can be accessed by the Brown and Red line. Exit at Fullerton and walk 8 block east to the intersection of Fullerton and Cannon.
Lincoln Park Lincoln Statue (Mile 8.4)
Intersection of W. North Ave and N. Clark St.
Peak viewing times: 9:15am-12:30pm
Directions: Cheering Station is located in front of the Lincoln Statue. From North Avenue and Clark Street, follow path northeast until you reach the statue. Parking is available in Lincoln Park and on surrounding streets. CTA: Can be accessed by Bus Route 72 (North Avenue) and exit at the intersection of North Avenue and Clark.
The Chicago History Museum (Mile 8.5)
1601 N. Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614
Peak viewing times: 9:15am-12:30pm
Directions: Cheering Station is located in the grass in front of the Museum’s café on the corner of North and Clark. Paid parking is conveniently located one block north of the Museum at Clark and LaSalle Streets; enter on Stockton Drive. $9 parking with Museum validation. CTA: Can be accessed by Bus Route 22 (Clark). Exit at Clark & LaSalle and walk one block south.
McDonald’s (Mile 8.7)
1563 N. Wells St., Chicago, IL 60610
Peak viewing times: 9:15am-12:30pm
Directions: Cheering Station is located in the parking lot of McDonald’s on Wells Street. Parking is available in the McDonald’s parking lot. CTA: Can be accessed by the Brown line. Exit at Sedgwick and walk one block north on Sedgwick. Turn right on North and walk 3 block east to the intersection of North and Wells.
Cornerstone Center/LaSalle Street Church (Mile 9.1)
1111 N. Wells St., Chicago, IL 60610
Peak viewing times: 9:30am-12:45pm
Directions: Cheering Station is located on the sidewalk outside of the Cornerstone Center/LaSalle Street Church. Park in metered street parking or in a paid parking lot at Treasure Island on Elm and Clark. CTA: Can be accessed by the Red line and exit at Clark/Division. Walk 2 blocks west on Division. Turn left on Wells.
Park National Bank (Mile 10)
801 N. Clark St, Chicago, IL 60610
Peak viewing times: 9:30am-12:45pm
Directions: Cheering Station is located in the parking area north of the Park National Bank Building on Clark Street. Parking will be allowed in the Park National Bank parking lot. CTA: Can be accessed by the Brown Line. Exit on Chicago and walk 4 blocks east on Chicago. Turn left on Clark, will be located just north of Chicago.
Rainforest Café (Mile 10.6)
605 N. Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654
Peak viewing times: 9:45am-1:20pm
Directions: Cheering Station is located on the sidewalk outside of the Rainforest Café on Clark Street. Metered parking is located on surrounding streets. CTA: Can be accessed by the Red Line and exit at Grand. Walk two block west on Grand and turn right on Clark. Located two blocks north on Clark.
The Aon Center (Mile 11.7)
200 E. Randolph Dr., Chicago, IL 60601
Peak viewing times: 10:00am-1:45pm
Directions: Cheering Station is located on the sidewalk and courtyard in front of the Aon Center on Randolph Drive. Parking is available in the Aon Center parking garage for a fee of $8. CTA: Can be accessed by the Brown, Green, Orange, and Pink Line. Exit at Randolph/Wabash and walk 2 blocks East on Randolph.
The Buckingham Fountain (Mile 12.3)
500 South Lake Shore Drive, Grant Park, Chicago, IL 60604
Peak viewing times: 10:15am-2:00pm
Directions: Cheering Station is located at the Buckingham Fountain in Grant Park. Parking is available in Grant Park South Garage located at 325 South Michigan Ave. Parking rate in garage is $22.00 for 80 minutes up to 8 hours. CTA: Can be accessed by the Red Line and exit at Jackson. Walk 2 block east on Jackson and turn right on Columbus. Located one block south on Columbus.
Welcome Home Cheering Station-CLOSING CEREMONY (Mile 13.1)
Soldier Field
1410 S. Museum Campus Dr.
Peak viewing times: 10:00am-3:00pm
Directions: Cheering Station will be located at the Finish Line to Closing Ceremony in Soldier Field. Parking is located in the Waldron parking garage, the daily event rate is $17.00. Payment is due upon arrival, have exact change, cash only. CTA: Can be accessed by the Orange, Green, and Red Line. Exit at Roosevelt and walk 2 blocks east to Columbus. Turn right on Columbus and walk one block South to McFetridge and turn left.
By the way, anyone who wants is welcome to come to the Closing Ceremonies. It's supposed to be a remarkably moving event.
If you think that you can make it out to cheer, please let me know! Drop me a note here or at dagmarian [at] gmail [dot] com. I can also send you a list of these sites with map links if you think you're going to be able to step out for a few minutes. I am planning to make the whole 26.6 on the first day and then get up and do the half-marathon the second day.