Chicago Marathon

Ana Jordan picks up her takeout order from a delivery robot at BellyBowl in Bridgeport, Oct. 8, 2026. The marathon drives business for BellyBowl. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Local businesses run their own marathon ahead of Sunday’s race

By Jane Miller

October 10, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Runners aren't the only ones going the distance on Sunday. For local businesses, the marathon...

Participants finish the Chicago Marathon on Columbus Avenue in Grant Park on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025. (Dominic Di Palermo/baiduhai)

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...

Discarded marathon clothing will go to homeless shelter, veterans group

By Leonor Vivanco

May 22, 2019 at 10:44 p.m.

Melanie Vitaterna's preparation for her fourth Chicago Marathon included a special trip to the Salvation...

Officials to Cubs fans: Come early, don’t post tickets on social media

By Marwa Eltagouri

May 22, 2019 at 10:44 p.m.

Despite a presidential visit and the Chicago Marathon planned for the same weekend, Chicago police...

Baranek: Marie Jarrell brings devoted team, earnest cause to marathon

By Tony Baranek

June 9, 2018 at 1:01 p.m.

I have a few adjectives to describe running coach Marie Jarrell, based on one telephone...

Suzanne Muchin, photographed Oct. 4, 2016, is a branding consultant and podcaster who also mentors startup tech firms and runs marathons.

Podcaster, consultant to billionaires talks marathon, productivity, ‘Survivor’

By Becky Yerak

June 9, 2018 at 12:15 p.m.

Suzanne Muchin, a marathon runner, parent of five, mentor, careerlong entrepreneur and branding consultant whose...

Used sponges litter the streets during the 2015 Chicago Marathon.

That’s a lot of ice bags: 20 facts about the Chicago Marathon

By Chris Sosa

May 12, 2019 at 1:16 p.m.

Sunday marks the 39th running of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. Here's what stood...

His mother carried him across the Rio Grande. Now he’s in the Chicago Marathon

By Gwendolyn Purdom

June 9, 2018 at 2:18 p.m.

When Diego Estrada visited Chicago in early September, he was surprised to find that the...

Tammy Duckworth, left, finishes the hand cycle portion of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon on Oct. 11, 2009.

Senate contender Tammy Duckworth takes on another race: Chicago Marathon

By Maya Miller

May 12, 2019 at 1:28 p.m.

U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth can't seem to get enough of racing. The Democratic challenger will...

19th-century Viennese chef Franz Sacher would be pleased, I think, by the version of his eponymous chocolate cake served at Café Selmarie in Lincoln Square. First, the top of each slice of Sacher torte is decorated with his name, elegantly written in chocolate script. Second, the cake is a real looker: Layers of chocolate cake are mortared with raspberry preserve and chocolate buttercream; the whole thing is then frosted with more buttercream and wrapped in a smooth sheet of bittersweet chocolate — firm enough to be eaten on its own, if you like, with a fork. Third, every bite is delicious. The devil's food cake is firm and pleasant, while the raspberry offers a deep berry counterpoint to all the chocolate. $4.20. 4729 N. Lincoln Ave., 773-989-5595, <a href="http://cafeselmarie.com/" target="_blank">www.cafeselmarie.com</a>. — Bill Daley

21 bars and restaurants offering Chicago Marathon specials

By Althea Legaspi

June 9, 2018 at 12:14 p.m.

Those who've trained hard for the 2016 Chicago Marathon this Sunday deserve to treat themselves....

Pizzas at Nellcote, regularly $17-$19, are just $10 during the restaurant's new late-night promotion.

5 things to eat, drink, do this weekend

By Joseph Hernandez

June 9, 2018 at 1:18 p.m.

Festival season is just about over, which means that fall — and cooler temps —...

Cash in on 24 deals and freebies during the Chicago Marathon

By Heather Schroering

June 9, 2018 at 1:16 p.m.

Whether you're running 26.2 miles on Sunday or just looking for an excuse to exceed...