CHICAGO - The 33rd Bank of America Chicago Marathon is Sunday.
45.000 runners from all 50 States and More Than 100 countries will run the 26.2 mile route.
The start line is at Columbus and Monroe And The Race Begins at 7:30 am Approximately
Fences and barricades Went up on Saturday and the finish line was draped near the 11th Street Bridge.
McCormick Place hosted a Health and Fitness Expo Where Runners nudged check out the trophy race and the latest race technology and running gear.
Approximately 800 police officers are EE To Be on the course Sunday, Which will wind through dozens of Chicago Neighborhoods.
Bank of America Chicago Marathon Medical Director, Dr. George Chiampas, said Sunday That They are anticipating warmer Temperatures.
While it will be warm, it supposed Is Not To Be A repeat of What happened in 2007, "when 88 Degree Temperatures and high humidity forced the Chicago Marathon close Thurs.
Dr Chiampas Said That They Have Been Educating participants about keeping hydrated and About What They Can Do To Make the race a "positive race day experience for all runners, volunteers and Spectators."
Dr. Chiampas Also Offered Preparation tips Thurs participants at a press conference Sunday afternoon.
They said Thurs keep hydrated, pay attention to the Event Alert System, listen to your body, study the Racecourse and Be Aware of Water and Aid Station locations.
There are 21 Medical Aid stations set up and More Than That 1.000 Medical volunteers will be on hand.
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