Chicago Marathon Spectators' Guide

[@32chrispy]

I’m a native Chicagoan and first time marathon runner this year. This is the most clutch video ever. Sending this to all my friends and family to stalk me. Love your videos. They’ve helped calm me down before he race. Thank you!

[@kofuzi]

That’s awesome. Thanks for sharing! Good luck sunday!

[@topoisomerace]

This is the type of video that makes KZbin great.

[@kofuzi]

Wow! Thanks!

[@ariojansivu9606]

Fond memories from the 2019 Kofuzi shakeout run. Back in town but the 2019 fitness is a distant memory. CHI Marathon should pay you money for this one. The best spectator guide ever. Have fun on Sunday.

[@kofuzi]

thanks so much!

[@scheddar2733]

Wish I'd discovered you back in 2018 when I ran Chicago, fell in love with the city and haven't been able to get back into the marathon, but hopefully in 2021. Your videos of the city have only stoked my desire to go back (I'm in Boston), and it's definitely helped motivate me to keep running thru these crazy pandemic times, so thank you for helping fuel the fire that helps motivate me to get back out there!

[@kofuzi]

Can’t wait to welcome the world back to Chicago

[@jollyroger1009]

Thanks Kofuzi! The riverwalk guide was brilliant: it was so easy to view mile 1 and 3 yesterday (2024 marathon) using this method. Had the best seats in the house for mile 1 (arrived early of course) right on the roadside. And I felt brave and did go the Divvy bike route: what a great way to follow the runners. The only problem was that the footpaths were packed, but because Chicago is laid out like a grid you could easily get around this by cycling one street parallel to the course. I saw a few of the Divvy brigade doing that (at speed). The only thing was I was a bit foggy with navigation being new to town but other than that I felt it was the next best thing to being actually in the marathon (my wife ran it and pb'd having entered with injury and having taken a heavy fall to the side at mile 2 landing on the neck and shoulder area and pulled immediately back up by some unknown angel of a person). So in short, thank you for this guide. Got such good spectating value from knowing about the riverwalk and the Divvy bikes and Divvy bike app. And wow you Chicagoans know how to cheer and strangers I asked directions of and spoke to were so helpful. Thank you for a great marathon (spectating experience).

[@kofuzi]

Great to hear! I’m happy you had a positive spectating experience!

[@jollyroger1009]

Wow, this is fantastic. Thank you for doing this vid, the supporter role is going to be a breeze in 2024 now.

[@kofuzi]

Have fun!

[@JordanThomasmedia]

The “clutchness” of this video is all the way up there! From best places to watch to how to get around, this could easily be titled a “KZbinr’s guide to the Chicago Marathon” !

[@kofuzi]

I hope it’s helpful!

[@GJuu-jd3vv]

Will watch Chicago marathon tomorrow. Never thought, once again, Kofuzi delivers! Way to go!

[@kofuzi]

Have fun chasing the runners!

[@GJuu-jd3vv]

@@kofuzi yes I was! So much fun to witness the new world record!

[@christinaclementson]

This is so helpful! Going to pass this on to my cheer squad! Thanks very much for the tips - especially the river walk option 👌👌

[@aquicktake]

The ads for your channel have been Eluid's INEOS 1:59 challange. Must be a good omen.

[@kofuzi]

bodes well.

[@Run_Farah_Run]

Thank you so much for this! Sharing with my husband. It’s his first time in Chicago (and with a toddler in tow 😳) so this helps!!

[@kofuzi]

all the red line stations that i mentioned have elevators, as well, in case you are bringing a stroller

[@MrBAE88]

These are awesome tips! thank you

[@kofuzi]

i hope it's helpful!

[@s0undnin]

18th st pink line is just a few blocks west of loomis and 18th if people want to catch their runner there and then ride the pink back into the loop for the finish. would probably have to forfeit chinatown and michigan ave unless the runner is on the slower side.

[@kofuzi]

Thanks for the tip!

[@merkin22]

Best race event on my list to date. Have a fun and strong run on Sunday!

[@kofuzi]

Thank you!

[@luizalves5805]

Thank you very much for the help!

[@kofuzi]

I’m glad it could be helpful!

[@outrunningdepression5236]

This helps very much , will be in the Chi from Fri thru Mon , this gives a good plan of attack.

[@kofuzi]

Awesome!

[@drewsonofmorris9147]

I’ve become a fan of your channel. Interesting and variety of content.

[@kofuzi]

Thanks for watching!

[@tmantony5660]

Great tips.Hopefully one day I will either run or watch.

[@kofuzi]

Do it!

[@MidLifeRunner]

So good. I showed MY WIFE. You do good work!

[@RunningOtaku]

What a great video for spectators! #psa. 😀

[@kofuzi]

I hope it helps!

[@madisonkendall7]

Great video! Thank you!!

[@kofuzi]

Thanks for watching!

[@ericstencel8603]

Super helpful, thanks!

[@kofuzi]

hope you enjoy the race!

[@melanieflavin9468]

Mike, do you think its possible to get from Mile 3 to Mile 14 Adams St, then we can also see our athlete at Mile 17, Jackson Blvd & Halstead St? Thanks!

[@markfalkingham590]

I’ll be tracking you from Germany 🇩🇪 🤟 Good luck KO

[@kofuzi]

Thanks for your support!

[@markfalkingham590]

kofuzi Always dude 🤟

[@Ran-bb3lk]

Make sure you don’t spectate at lower Columbus and Wacker. Like if you know what I’m talking about.

[@kristofferjohnson5789]

What camera gear do you use when you film yourself running? For example with the next% first run video. Very cool

[@kofuzi]

links in description. but usually a gopro and/or a 360 camera

[@kristofferjohnson5789]

Can you use gopro with the invisible selfie stick?

[@kofuzi]

if the gopro is a fusion or max

[@RunwithBrad]

Yep, making my wife watch this one

[@kofuzi]

i hope it helps!

[@RunwithBrad]

@@kofuzi It does especially sense we are staying at the Hyatt Regency off of Wacker

[@Fercho01]

Take the Pink line in the Loop, westbound, to Pilsen. Get off at 18th street. Cheer the runners. Have a taco (or three)! Take the same train back to the Loop.

[@kofuzi]

Tacos are good in that area

[@markzsoundcheck1635]

Thank you so much for this! I am planning on coming down just to soak in the atmosphere and cheer everyone on and was wondering what the best viewing options would be. Gave me lots of food for thought! Best of luck to you in the race. I also am going to try to make your shakeout run on Saturday morning if that still is happening. Do you know what time approx. that you will be starting?

[@kofuzi]

7am start at the chess pavilion.

[@ldeluna9]

My girlfriend says thank you! Any things you recommend I check out this weekend? So far I got the Navy Pier, Millennium Park, the Aquarium, the Magnificent Mile, the skydeck and the architecture cruise on my list. Heading over Friday morning from Toronto!

[@kofuzi]

that's a pretty full list! deep dish pizza (not my favorite, but a tourist must-try) is something i might add.

[@humblerunner456]

Any idea if you can run along side a friend that is running the Chicago marathon for about half a mile or so?

[@kofuzi]

depends on where and how you do it

[@leospartacus6668]

Mizuno Wave Rider 23 2E

[@kofuzi]

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[@hungtranphu]

English subtitle, please!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@preetibhatia1870]

1st

[@kofuzi]

yo!

[@ferf04]

mmmm talames

[@kofuzi]

Hahaha! Such an underrated food