Plogging with the Bank of America Chicago Distance Series

Schedule

Mon Oct 13 2025 at 09:00 am to 10:30 am

UTC-05:00

Location

Clarence F. Buckingham Memorial Fountain | Chicago, IL

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Join the Bank of America Chicago Marathon and Tina Muir to pair your passion for running and walking with environmental stewardship!
About this Event

Join the Bank of America Chicago Marathon and environmental advocate Tina Muir for a pre-race plogging event at 9 a.m. on Monday, October 13 in Grant Park. Plogging is a combination of the Swedish term plocka upp (to pick up) and the English word jog. Individuals who join us for the 3K/1.86 mile run/walk will learn more about plogging and how we can pair our passion for running and walking with environmental stewardship to enhance our communities. As we look for more ways to take care of the planet and the people on it, this is an easy and fun way to do our part.

This event is free to attend! Water and snacks will be provided. Please RSVP by Sunday, October 12.

Meet-up location: The group will meet at the tent located near the southwest corner of Buckingham Fountain for introductions, more information about plogging and a course overview.

Transportation and parking: Buckingham Fountain can be accessed via public transportation. Please visit the Chicago Transit Authority's website for info: https://www.transitchicago.com/. Visit Millennium Parking Garages for nearby parking recommendations: https://www.millenniumgarages.com/.

Questions: If you have any questions, please reach out to [email protected].

About Tina Muir: Tina Muir is a climate advocate, former elite marathoner, and founder of Racing for Sustainability, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to driving environmental and social responsibility in the running industry. Through her leadership, Tina works with races, brands and communities to implement sustainable practices that reduce impact and promote equity in sport.


Agenda

đź•‘: 09:00 AM
Participants arrive
đź•‘: 09:00 AM - 09:15 AM
Welcome and review of plogging
đź•‘: 09:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Plogging run/walk 3k
đź•‘: 10:15 AM - 10:30 AM
Thank you! & Closing remarks
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Where is it happening?

Clarence F. Buckingham Memorial Fountain, 301 South Columbus Drive, Chicago, United States

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