Training

Train with NIKE for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon
NIKE’s Official 17-week Bank of America Chicago Marathon Training Program starts June 15 and is open to runners all over the world.

Chicago area runners have the opportunity to train with NIKE up to four days a week at various locations downtown and in the suburbs, including Fleet Feet Sports Piper’s Alley, Running Away Multisport, NIKETOWN, and Naperville Running Company. The complimentary group runs will offer an official Marathon training program in addition to 3, 5, and 7 mile routes. All weekend and most week day runs will be led by pacers.

Plus, now runners from Denver, Cleveland, Grand Rapids, Indianapolis, and St. Louis also have the opportunity to train with NIKE twice a week at local area running stores, including Boulder Running Company, Second Sole, Gazelle Sports, The Running Company, and Fleet Feet Sports. For specifics on these and other locations, check out nikerunning.com/chimarathon/training.

Not from these areas? Runners across the country and around the world can train with Nike+. Use Nike+ Coach as your personal trainer to support you through an existing marathon training program or help you customize your own.

And, all runners can download Chicago Marathon training programs available in beginner, intermediate, and advanced formats at nikerunning.com/chimarathon/training.