Marathon Running Podcast by Marathon Journal
Marathon Running Podcast by Marathon Journal
Marathon Journal (Letty Lundquist, Ryan Lundquist)
316. Cupless Racing At Chicago Marathon?
27 minutes Posted Jun 1, 2026 at 8:00 am.
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Cupless racing is gaining momentum, with Chicago now introducing refill stations at the Chicago 13.1 and Chicago Marathon to curb the millions of single-use cups discarded at major events. Don't worry, your disposable cups are still there, this is a test, but while the transition raises valid concerns regarding runner gear and congestion, industry experts suggest these are solvable design challenges. Listen in, or Read more, including a full interview on our website marathonjournal.com




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