This weekend’s events include two marathons—one that’s 26.2 miles, one that’s 24 hours—plus plenty of other goings-on about town. Here’s some of what we recommend:
Sat 10/7: Chicago’s mobile restaurants park it for a makeshift Taste of Chicago at the West Town Food Truck Social, on Noble between Chicago and Chestnut). The galleries along Chicago are also open for free viewings—enhanced with food truck fare. 11 AM-10 PM, $20 for six samples
Sun 10/8: The Bank of America Chicago Marathon, our annual 26.2-mile jog, starts and ends at Grant Park (337 E. Randolph), heading as far north as Addison and as far south as 35th. If you haven’t been training, don’t join the hundreds of participants, lest you become embarrassed or wheezy. The runners will need your motivational cheers. Various times, various prices; free for spectators
