Elvis And Singing And Dancing Superheroes Will Be Among The Biggest Cheerleaders At The Chicago Marathon

As runners in the 41st annual Chicago Marathon bustle their way toward the finish line, the mellifluous melodies of the King of Rock will break the silence between breaths.

A few miles north of the King of Rock at mile 8.8, Chicago’s LGBTQA running-and-walking organization, the Frontrunners/Frontwalkers, celebrate athleticism and queerness. For the past 28 marathons, the Frontrunners/Frontwalkers have put on a themed song-and-dance performance at their water station. At the 2017 marathon, four “Dancing Queen” Frontrunners/Frontwalkers dressed as ABBA, moved and grooved to the hits of 1970’s pop stars with pride flags in hand. This year the Frontrunners will celebrate a “MARVELous Marathon” at the four corners of Melrose Street with two stages, a DJ, and six to ten performers in superhero suits.

Sun 10/7, 7:30 AM, Butler Field, Grant Park, S. Lake Shore and E. Monroe, 312-904-9800, chicagomarathon.com.  F