On October 12, tens of thousands of runners will descend upon Chicago to tackle one of the country's fastest and most scenic marathon courses; several of those runners will choose to stay at The James Chicago.

Keeping in line with The James' reputation for intuitive, guest-focused service that brings the highest level of customized luxury to guests, guests running the Chicago Marathon will be treated like VIPs with The James' complimentary "Congrats" amenity package*, which includes:

• Aveda Foot Relief cream to invigorate sore, tired feet and legs
• Bottles of Smartwater (chock full of electrolytes)
• Post-race Vitamin Water cocktail
• Ice baths upon request
• Runners-only stretch room
• Advil and bandages

*Proof of race registration is required at check in.

The James Pre-Race Breakfast : $24 per person The James will also offer a pre-race high-carb breakfast buffet so runners can load up before the run. The menu will include: Assortment of bagels Assortment of white, wheat, rye breads, english muffins with toaster, butter, jams, peanut butter Irish oatmeal with dried fruit, nuts, brown sugar toppings Granola Whole bananas, apples Mixed fruit salad Orange juice, grapefruit juice, cranberry juice, apple juice Strawberry Banana smoothies Tropical Tundra smoothies Post-race Vitamin Water cocktail : $12 Post-race guests can head to The James Chicago lobby bar for a celebratory "Fruit Punch Revival" made with white rum, "Revive" Vitamin Water and fresh fruit.