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Mercy Mile Cheer Zone at Mercy Home for Boys & Girls in Chicago

October 08, 2023 - October 08, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Location

Mercy Home for Boys & Girls

1140 W. Jackson Blvd.

Chicago, IL 60607

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Description

Watch thousands of runners at the 2023 Bank of America Chicago Marathon in the "Mercy Mile" Cheer Zone. There will be kids activities, music, coffee, donuts and more.

Event cost: Free

Event time: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 8, 2023

Additional Information

Contact Phone: 312-738-9592

Website: https://www.mercyhome.org/mercy-mile/?utm_source=pitch&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=marathon+24

Age recommendation: Early Elementary (K-3), Late Elementary (4-5), Preschool, Teens, Toddlers, Tweens

Neighborhood: Chicago

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