Chicago Marathon

Chicago Marathon 2026: Course map, tips for spectators and participants — and how to drive downtown (or avoid it)

By Kori Rumore

October 9, 2026 at 2:25 p.m.

The Chicago Marathon's 26.2-mile course is flat, fast and ready to welcome more than 55,000...

Kelvin Kiptum celebrates his Chicago Marathon world record victory, 2:00:35, with Bank of America Chicago Marathon Executive Race Director Carey Pinkowski, left, in Chicago’s Grant Park on Oct. 8, 2023. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Kenya’s Kelvin Kiptum sets a world record in the Chicago Marathon

By Kori Rumore

October 8, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Oct. 8, according...

A competitor runs through a sprinkler as she heads south on Loomis Street across Roosevelt Road on the Near West Side during the Bank of America Chicago Marathon on Oct. 12, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Marathon conditions becoming less ideal as climate change warms race days, including Sunday

By Adriana Pérez

October 8, 2026 at 5:18 p.m.

An analysis by nonprofit Climate Central last year found that 190 of 221 global races...

Spectators watch thousands of runners participate in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon on Oct. 7, 2018.

Britain’s Mo Farah and Kenya’s Brigid Kosgei win 2018 Chicago Marathon

By Morgan Greene

June 7, 2019 at 5:57 a.m.

“Sir Mo” Farah cruised toward the Chicago Marathon finish line pumping his fists and blowing...

‘An uplifting experience’: Bulls associate head coach Jim Boylen relished interview opportunity with the Hornets

By K.C. Johnson

May 31, 2019 at 4:41 p.m.

To avoid the logistical hassles of the Chicago Marathon, the Bulls flew to Charlotte on...

After the elite runners, the first mass group of the thousands running cross the Chicago river on their way to Chinatown during the Bank of America Chicago Marathon 2018 race, Sunday Oct. 7, 2018.

2018 Chicago Marathon

By baiduhai

June 7, 2019 at 5:57 a.m.

Photos from the 2018 Bank of America Chicago Marathon on Oct. 7, 2018.

A spectator holds up a sign as thousands of runners participate in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon on Oct. 7, 2018.

The Chicago Marathon’s best signs

By baiduhai

March 6, 2020 at 3:32 p.m.

While most of the attention rightfully goes to the runners, some praise should be reserved...

Brigid Kosgei of Kenya wins the women's race in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018, in Chicago. (Erin Hooley/baiduhai)

Kenya’s Brigid Kosgei overcomes rain and pain to win Chicago Marathon; Sarah Crouch tops Americans

By Phil Thompson

June 7, 2019 at 5:57 a.m.

Brigid Kosgei was gunning to get her Bank of America Chicago Marathon time under 2...

Daniel Romanchuk, a 20-year-old from Champaign, wins the men's wheelchair marathon Sunday at the Bank of American Chicago Marathon.

Champaign student wins wheelchair race, Kevin Hart falls short

By Phil Thompson

May 31, 2019 at 4:37 p.m.

Growing up in Maryland, Daniel Romanchuk played basketball, hockey and racing in wheelchair division sports....

‘Sir Mo’ Farah wins 2018 Chicago Marathon: ‘I know I could have gone a lot faster today’

By Shannon Ryan

June 7, 2019 at 5:57 a.m.

“Sir Mo” became king of Chicago’s roads Sunday. As rain fell and his feet splashed...

Kenya's Rita Jeptoo celebrates winning the women's Chicago Marathon on Oct. 13, 2013. Jeptoo's time of 2:19:57 was the fastest since Paula Radcliffe's record-setting race in 2002.

10 things to know about 2018 Chicago Marathon

By Tim Bannon

May 31, 2019 at 4:41 p.m.

The Bank of America Chicago Marathon continues Sunday. Here are some things to know about...

Chicago Marathon forecast is chance of rain and high humidity; race officials raise alert level

By Tim Bannon

May 31, 2019 at 4:38 p.m.

Running a marathon is challenging enough. Now there’s the rain. And the humidity. The forecast...

Galen Rupp out to defend Chicago Marathon title against Mo Farah, his former training partner and track nemesis

By Shannon Ryan

May 31, 2019 at 4:40 p.m.

Mo Farah playfully shadowboxed, extending his fist toward Galen Rupp’s face as the marathoners posed...