The premier prologue to the biggest bike race event in Chicago is the NEW Fulton Market Loop Da Loop 5k

                             **LIMITED SPOTS, PRICE INCREASES May 1st and June 1st** 

Chicago based 501c3 non-profit cycling team, xXx Racing is hosting a new 5k run as a lead in to The Fulton Market Grand Prix bike race.  This isn't your typical 5k.  This is an athletic street festival!

Da COURSE
Run multiple laps of the Fulton Market Grand Prix criterium bike race course taking you through the heart of the Fulton Market District and under the "L" tracks. 

Da RUN
You will begin the day by picking up your bib after 7:30am at The Emily Hotel which is located next to the Start/Finish line.  The race will start at 9am and must be completed before 10am.  If you are still on the course at 10am you will be guided off in order to prepare for the bike races to begin at 10:20am.

Da POST RUN
Your entry fee includes grab and go breakfast options from The Fora restaurant.  Grab your breakfast, coffee/juice, and relax on the Fora patio, or better yet walk around the corner and relax in the xXx Racing Beer Garden on course and watch the beginning of the bike races.  You will also receive a complimentary drink ticket to be used anytime at the beer garden.  Non-alcoholic beer will be available before 11am, alcoholic beer available after 11am.  There will be a local business expo located on Morgan Street at the start/finish line.  

Da COMMUNITY RIDE
You're also invited to participate in the Community Bike Ride at 2:45pm. We shut down the course for 30 minutes and open the course to anyone with a bike to ride the course before the Men's and Women's Pro races.  We had individuals, families, and kids last year participate and they had a blast! NO COST, just need to register in advance.  

Da SWAG
Race performance t-shirt and socks! 

Da GENDA:
730-8:45am     Race check-in/bib pickup at the Emily Hotel outdoor patio (311 N Morgan Street Emily Hotel Location)
9:00                  Race start at the intersection of Morgan and Fulton Street 
9:30                  Grab and Go breakfast begins at Fora restaurant outdoor patio, located in front of the Emily hotel 
10:00                5K is officially over, any participants remaining on the course will be asked to exit at a safe location
10:00-10:15     Course opens for cyclists to warmup
10:20                First bike race of the day

Check out the details of the Chicago Grit Bike Series and The Fulton Market Grand Prix bike race at  Fulton Market Grand Prix Website

                ***Definitely click on the video link below for a 2024 Fulton Market Grand Prix highlight!***
                            We're gonna bring the drone camera crew back to cover the Loop Da Loop!