Rabbit Chicago Marathon Weekend
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About the race
For Chicago Marathon weekend, rabbit will take over the Arlo Chicago and operate a pop-up home base from October 8 to October 11, 2026. The hotel site is steps from the Chicago Riverwalk and a short walk from Grant Park. rabbit will place branded touches and exclusive gear throughout the hotel to support visiting runners, friends, and supporters. The weekend program includes community-focused activities such as shakeout runs, casual meetups, pre-race fueling and race-day celebrations.
A scheduled shakeout run involves partners Your Diet Sucks Podcast, Tailwind, HydraPak, and Squirrel Nut Butter. The first 50 participants at that shakeout will receive a custom Chicago HydraPak bottle, and the first 20 runners will receive Detour sunglasses. Tailwind fuel and Squirrel Nut Butter sample packets will be available. A welcome reception will offer complimentary drinks and appetizers and will include a pre-race nutrition conversation with Your Diet Sucks Podcast.
After the marathon finish, the hotel is presented as a place to rest, share race experiences, and celebrate with the rabbit community. All listed activities are hosted on site at Arlo Chicago during the marathon weekend. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.