# Event Details - **Event Name**: Plogging with the Bank of America Chicago Marathon - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 12 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am – Mon, 12 Oct, 2026 at 10:30 am (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Join the Bank of America Chicago Marathon and Tina Muir to pair your passion for running and walking with environmental stewardship!About this EventJoin the Bank of America Chicago Marathon and sustainability advocate Tina Muir for a post-race plogging event at 9 a.m. on Monday, October 12. 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 11.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 to review the plogging route.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/.Join us in donating gently used books and running shoes!We're partnering with Open Books and Sneaker Impact to upcycle gently used books and running shoes. The impact of these programs support local and global communities, while aligning with our larger sustainability and social impact initiatives. Collection boxes will be available at the meet up location. We hope you will join us in helping to make a positive impact and give your items a second life!Learn more about each organization by visiting open-books.org and sneakerimpact.com.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.Questions: If you have any questions, please reach out to office@chicagomarathon.com.Agenda🕑: 09:00 AMParticipants arrive🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:15 AMWelcome and review of plogging🕑: 09:15 AM - 10:15 AMPlogging run/walk 3k🕑: 10:15 AM - 10:30 AMThank you! & Closing remarks - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/plogging-with-the-bank-of-america-chicago-marathon/100002001267643394 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Sports, Meetups - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: Clarence F. Buckingham Memorial Fountain - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Chicago - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: Clarence F. Buckingham Memorial Fountain - **lat**: 41.87579439999999 - **long**: -87.6189483 - **full address**: Clarence F. Buckingham Memorial Fountain, 301 South Columbus Drive, Chicago, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Plogging with the Bank of America Chicago Marathon - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/76a7db4b61ec5480424be19522285692c4541bd67eb51f71867abbcac51915b3-rimg-w1200-h900-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1789678027 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Plogging with the Bank of America Chicago Marathon being held? - **A:** Plogging with the Bank of America Chicago Marathon takes place on Mon, 12 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am to Mon, 12 Oct, 2026 at 10:30 am at Clarence F. 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