JULY 27: FULTON MARKET
Our finale stage – the epic new course (under the L… actually) brings racing centerstage to the hottest neighborhood in Chicago, The Fulton Market Grand Prix in the heart of The Fulton Market District
Howard Orloff Volvo and xXx Racing together showcase a new four-corner crit that will allow for speed and tight corners while flying by spectators in the busy entertainment district and beneath the famous elevated ‘L’ train. The new location will bring high energy from the neighborhood and put an awesome cap on Chicago Grit.
This year (2025) we will also have a 5k run to start the day, and 2 large video boards on the course that will display the race so everyone gets a front row view of the action (no matter where you are).
CHICAGO GRIT EVENTS SCHEDULES : CHICAGO
| Category | Race Time | Duration |
| Men Cat 4 | 10:20am – 10:50am | 30 min |
| Women Cat 4/N (Jr 15-18) | 11:00am – 11:30am | 30 min |
| Women Cat 2/3 | 11:40am – 12:20pm | 40 min |
| Men Cat 2 | 12:30pm – 1:30pm | 60 min |
| Masters 40+ (Cat 1-4) | 1:40pm – 2:30pm | 50 min |
| COMMUNITY RIDE | 2:45pm – 3:15pm | 30 min |
| Women Pro/1/2 | 3:30pm – 4:45pm | 75 min |
| Men Pro/1/2 | 4:55pm – 6:10pm | 75 min |
| Men Cat 3 | 6:20pm – 7:00pm | 40 min |
| Men Novice | 7:10pm – 7:40pm | 30 min |
Information
GPS Directions
This is a neighborhood course. Please respect posted resident-only parking signs.
Local Hospitality
The new location brings a host of dining options from grab and go to upscale. You will not go hungry. Enjoy what makes Fulton Market unique, including Time Out Market located on the course. Time Out Market
5K to Start the Day
xXx Racing is hosting The Fulton Market Loop Da Loop which is open to the public and
will run on the closed loop race course. Entry fees include a grab-n-go breakfast from
the nearby Fora restaurant, custom race t-shirt and socks, and a ticket for a cool
beverage in the beer garden. Race, eat, drink and relax while you watch the bike racers
fly around the course you just ran! Register for the run
https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Chicago/FultonMarketGrandPrix5k
Community Ride
The course will be open to riders of all ages to safely ride the course between 2:45-3:15pm. Helmets and digitally signed waivers will be required. Waivers can be completed online in advance by visiting Register to Ride
The EXPO/xXx Racing Beer Garden
Come check out the local businesses set up in street festival style at the business expo
located in the center of the racecourse on Morgan and Fulton Streets. Stay awhile and
grab a drink and get some shade at the beer garden located at turn #1, Sangamon and
Fulton.
SPONSOR
We’re honored to be a part of the American Criterium Cup this year and have planned an epic day full of events to celebrate with the community. Last year was our first year at this course, and we had thousands of spectators and the privilege of riding under the “L.” This finale course will be one to remember!
