2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon Official Program
OCTOBER 12, 2025
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CAREY PINKOWSKI
Executive Race Director
Bank of America
Chicago Marathon
On behalf of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon staff, Bank of America, the City of Chicago, our sponsors and volunteers, I am excited to welcome you to the 47th running of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon.
The past two years of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon have been some of the most inspiring I’ve witnessed as executive race director of the event. Since 2023, every course record has been reset. Participants in our Charity Program have broken the event’s fundraising record twice. Our latest economic impact report revealed that the 2024 race contributed $683 million to the City of Chicago’s economy, far and away the highest total we’ve seen.
Though we typically attribute records to the individuals who set them, each one of these records represents the sum of work put in by countless people: family, friends, coaches, volunteers, event staff. While the records certainly demonstrate individual accomplishment that I would never want to diminish, what moves me most is knowing that each record was made possible by a community. When we work together, we can accomplish incredible things.
As you enter the final stretch leading up to race day, I encourage you to reflect on those who made your marathon journey possible this year. You will carry their support with you as you take on your 26.2 miles through Chicago, the City of Records.
Sincerely,
Dear Friends:
We’re thrilled to welcome you to one of the most prestigious endurance races – the 47th Bank of America Chicago Marathon.
Since we first hosted this marathon in 2008, the Bank of America Chicago Marathon has grown to more than a race – it’s become a tradition that unites athletes, fans, volunteers and communities across the world. Every year it leaves a mark, and 2024 was no different. Last year’s race generated a recordbreaking $683 million in economic impact to the city.
But that number only tells part of the story.
Since 2002, the Bank of America Official Charity Program has generated more than $358 million for meaningful causes locally, nationally and globally, including a new fundraising record in 2024 with $36 million in philanthropic impact to benefit 217 philanthropic partners and nonprofits. That spirit of philanthropy gives added meaning to this race and helps make a lasting impact for communities in Chicago and beyond.
And this year, we’re going even bigger. We’re welcoming more than 53,000 participants, from 130 countries, all 50 states and all 50 of Chicago’s wards who will take on the 26.2-mile course through the streets and neighborhoods of Chicago. That means even more energy, more inspiration, and more good being done for our communities.
What makes the Bank of America Chicago Marathon truly special, is you – our passionate endurance community, its supporters and communities. Whether you’re a runner, volunteer, supporter, or fan, your energy breathes life into this marathon year after year.
On behalf of all our Bank of America teammates, thank you for being here and for your contributions to what will be an exciting and memorable 47th Bank of America Chicago Marathon.
Good luck to all of you and enjoy the race.
Sincerely,
RITA SOLA COOK
President
Bank of America Chicago
EVENT SCHEDULE
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9
Abbott Health & Fitness Expo; Packet Pick-up
McCormick Place, Lakeside Center, Hall D
11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10
Abbott Health & Fitness Expo; Packet Pick-up
McCormick Place, Lakeside Center, Hall D
9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11
Abbott Chicago 5K
Start line: Ida B. Wells Drive (between Columbus Drive and Michigan Avenue)
Finish line: Wacker Drive and Adams Street
Race start: 7:30 a.m.
Visit chicago5k.com for more information
Abbott Health & Fitness Expo; Packet Pick-up
McCormick Place, Lakeside Center, Hall D
9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12
Grant Park
Men’s Professional Wheelchair Start 7:20 a.m.
Women’s Professional Wheelchair Start 7:21 a.m.
Handcycle Start 7:23 a.m.
Professional Start 7:30 a.m.
High Performance Program Start 7:32: a.m.
Wave 1 Start 7:35 a.m.
Wave 2 Start 8:00 a.m.
Wave 3 Start 8:35 a.m.
Spectator access to Grant Park begins 9:30 a.m.
27th Mile Post-Race Party 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Grant Park, Butler Field
CITY of RECORDS
For more than four decades, runners have descended upon Chicago to chase dreams, to set personal bests, to raise money for charity and to do something they didn’t think was possible. The collective energy of thousands of footsteps running together, the roaring sounds of community members cheering from the sidelines and the unwavering
support from local businesses create a one-of-a-kind racing environment. A community brought together to inspire, motivate, break barriers and set records.
This year, we can’t wait to welcome more than 53,000 participants to the City of Records to see what is possible.
INSIDE THE QUEST TO RUN THE FASTEST MARATHONS IN HISTORY
By Cindy Kuzma
When Conner Mantz first started running around the age of 12, his first goal was to finish a half marathon. But even then he had bigger dreams. “I thought, ‘I know I’m going to run the marathon, and one day I want to hold the American record,’” he says.
At the time, he didn’t realize the audacity of that goal. Now, four years and seven marathons into his professional career, he understands exactly what’s required to run faster than 2:05:38—4 minutes, 48
OF A RECORD ANATOMY
seconds per mile—the current American marathon record, which four-time Bank of America Chicago Marathon champion Khalid Khannouchi set in London in 2002.
And, he knows he’s ready to go for it. In early June, Mantz announced he’d run his third Bank of America Chicago Marathon on October 12, with the expressed intention of finishing faster than any U.S. competitor.
If he succeeds, he’ll join a history of record-breaking performances that stretches back to 1984, 12 years before Mantz was born, when Great Britain’s Steve Jones charged to a 2:08:05 world record. In total, seven world records and three American records have been set on the streets of Chicago. The event currently holds the men’s and women’s world record (Kelvin Kiptum’s 2:00:35 in 2023, and Ruth Chepngetich’s 2:09:56 in 2024) as well as the women’s American record (Emily Sisson’s 2:18:29, from 2022).
“There’s always been this magic here in Chicago that people go fast,” says Carey Pinkowski, Executive Race Director for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. “There’s an energy and a history and a tradition that adds to the mindset of the athletes when they come here, whether they’re aiming for the American record or world record or a personal record.”
What, exactly, does it take for an athlete to run their way into the record books? Making sure they hit their marks and get credit for it might start with a glimmer in an athlete’s eye and a city ready to cheer them on to victory. But there’s much more that’s involved in the weeks and months beforehand, as well as on the day itself.
A dream is one thing; achieving it requires years of training and hard work. After winning two individual NCAA cross country championships, Mantz graduated from Brigham Young University in 2021 and went pro afterward, quickly working his way up in distance.
In 2022, he debuted at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, running an impressive 2:08:16 to place seventh. He returned the following year to run 2:07:47 for sixth place, a performance that convinced him the record was within his capabilities.
Still, choosing to chase a record is a matter of timing. For the next few training cycles, Mantz had other priorities: Performing well enough at the 2024 Olympic Marathon Trials in Orlando, Florida to earn his spot on the starting line in Paris in August, then competing well once he got there. His focus paid off; he won the Trials in 2:09:05, then ran 2:08:12 to finish eighth at the Olympics.
His Olympic goals secured, 2025 became the ideal time to push harder and take risks. “Conner has definitely entered into the three- or four-year period where he’s going to be at his maximum, in terms of the right age and the right experience,” says his
Conner Mantz competing in the 2022 Bank of America Chicago Marathon
coach, Ed Eyestone. “When you enter into that sweet spot, you want to put yourself in good positions to run fast.”
First, Mantz set the American record in the half marathon, running 59:17 in Houston in January. Finishing April’s Boston Marathon in 2:05:08, faster than the record time but on a course that’s not record-eligible, brought him even more confidence he’ll carry to Chicago this fall.
In some cases, like Mantz’s, athletes boldly declare their goals in advance. Others hold back a bit more. In the press conference before his astonishing 2:00:35, Kiptum wouldn’t speak of the world record, only saying he had his sights set on Dennis Kimetto’s course record of 2:03:45.
And Sisson held the record in mind as a possibility, but didn’t make it her sole focus. That way, rather than feeling like she had something to lose, she stayed open to how much she could improve, a mindset of curiosity and possibility that worked for her.
Before any athlete toes the line, the course must be measured and certified. For the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, World Athletics-approved measurer Neyl Marquez bikes the streets weeks before the race with a device called a Jones counter. The course he marks is no shorter than marathon distance. In fact it’s 26 feet longer, which guarantees every athlete on the course travels at least 26.2 miles.
He’s followed by another approved measurer doing separate calculations. As long as the totals match up, the course is pre-verified. If an athlete runs a record on the day, it can be immediately submitted for ratification rather than being re-measured after the fact, Katz says.
Not only is the course record-legal, it’s well-suited for fast times, flat except for a small swell around Mile 26, with turns and tall buildings that buffer the city’s notorious winds. Plus, the race begins and ends in Grant Park, across the street from the race headquarters at the Hilton Chicago. “The hotel is in the perfect location—the start and the finish, you can just walk,” Sisson says. “I love the convenience of it.”
The legacy of records at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon isn’t an accident. First of all, the course fits well within the rules set by World Athletics, track and field’s global governing body, says David Katz, a technical consultant to the Bank of America Chicago Marathon.
“We have these rules and regulations to maintain the integrity of any type of record, not only to be able to ratify a new performance, but also to protect the athlete who has the record right now,” he says.
These rules state that the start and finish can’t be more than half the distance apart (in the case of a marathon, that’s 21 kilometers or 13.1 miles) to reduce the impact of tailwinds, and the net elevation decrease can’t exceed 1 meter per kilometer (Chicago’s net drop is about 1 meter, total). Boston, for all its competitive appeal, is a net downhill pointto-point course, so times notched there can’t enter the record books.
The looped course and Chicago’s robust public transit system make it easy for coaches and family members to see athletes along the route, encouraging them and providing feedback. Mantz expects his parents, brother and wife, Kylie, to make the trip. (They can’t, however, hand the athletes nutrition or anything else; doing so runs afoul of World Athletics rules, Katz says.)
And then there are the fans and spectators who line nearly every mile of the route. For American athletes aiming for a record on home soil, that support can feel especially meaningful. “The crowd can really give you energy—give you life, a little bit,” Sisson says.
THE PREPARATION
Most athletes with a record in their sights have a training system that works for them. Sisson didn’t approach her preparation any differently than she would have otherwise, she said. She kept up her long runs and tempo miles, with a strong focus on recovery in between.
Mantz, too, will persist in the things that have brought him success: up to 125 miles per week, with one full day off, and long runs that extend up to 25 miles. Many include about four miles at race pace later on, for practice running American record pace on fatigued legs.
While the race-pace miles are slightly speedier than what he’s done in the past, on the whole, consistent training is what matters most. “Your body of work
can actually lead to improvement, more so than just running faster splits in this particular build,” says Eyestone, himself a two-time Olympic marathoner who ran 2:11:51 to place second in the 1994 Bank of America Chicago Marathon.
Mantz also prioritizes recovery, sleep and nutrition, aiming to fuel up with nutritious meals before and after runs and training his gut to absorb up to 100 grams of carbs per hour during long runs. Those elements, along with training, account for “99 percent of what makes us good athletes,” he says. But in his record pursuit, he’s leaving no stone unturned, noting that even “minimal gains” could mean the difference between running 2:06 and 2:05. In July, he temporarily moved from Provo, Utah, to nearby Park City; he now sleeps at 7,300 feet of altitude versus 4,700 feet, a difference that could stimulate the production of more oxygen-carrying red blood cells. Near-daily sauna sessions boost his blood volume, while twice-weekly physical therapist visits address any injury-related concerns. “I’m doing all the small stuff so I can hopefully perform on the day,” he says.
And then there’s the gear, including shoes, which athletes spend time testing and fine-tuning during training. Sisson cycled between pairs of New Balance shoes before deciding on the Fuelcell Supercomp Pacer for her record. Mantz, meanwhile, knows he’ll wear a version of the Nike Alphafly.
These days, nearly all marathoners wear so-called supershoes, which have carbon fiber plates and thick layers of bouncy foam that power them to faster times. Sponsors work closely with athletes to optimize their footwear, but they must adhere to World Athletics rules here too, Katz says. For instance, shoes cannot have a stack height, the amount of shoe between the foot and the ground, of more than 40 millimeters.
At the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, athletes must confirm their race day shoes are on the World Athletics approved shoe list. Athletes must also turn in their personalized fluid bottles ahead of the race, which will be placed on tables in designated spots on the course, Katz says.
In addition, during race week, the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) collects blood samples from select athletes before competition. Those are then sent to a laboratory accredited by the World AntiDoping Agency (WADA) to test for the presence of performance-enhancing drugs. Not only can blood testing detect substances that may not be found in urine, it also helps anti-doping officials to track
an athlete’s biomarkers over time, looking for fluctuations that might signal an athlete is doping.
The fastest possible times require not only great fitness, but also near-perfect pacing and conditions, Pinkowski says. Chicago’s recent record-setting years have benefited from ideal conditions: cool temperatures, light winds and cloud cover.
Race organizers also recruit pacesetters to run part or all of the race at a designated tempo. In Sisson’s case, Brian Harvey and Jonathan Mellor were instructed to run as close to record pace as they could, adjusting slightly depending on the wind direction. Then, her coach Ray Treacy told Sisson to see what she had over the final 5K. She didn’t look at her watch–she wasn’t even sure of her pace or how close to the record she was–and ran her heart out.
“I remember, at the end of the race, thinking that was the hardest thing I’d ever done, because I was just trying to squeeze every ounce out of myself,” Sisson says. “When I finished, I’d never been that tired before.”
Kelvin Kiptum breaking the world record at the 2023 Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Isabel never expected to become a widow days after her honeymoon. But after facing the unimaginable, she decided to turn her grief into purpose.
This year, Isabel is running her first Bank of America Chicago Marathon to raise money for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention in honor of her husband.
With the money raised, Isabel will help active duty service members get the mental health support they need. She is one of over 18,000 fundraising athletes running for a cause greater than themselves. Together, they will collectively help 217 charity partner organizations make an impact.
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In Mantz’s case, the exact instructions for the pacers will be delivered closer to race day. But ideally, there will be a pack of men who join the chase, Eyestone and Mantz say.
“If I’m running with people close to the end and we’re competing for this record, that would be awesome, because then I could be pushing myself to try and beat my competitors,” Mantz says.
As the athletes do their part, race officials have their role to play too. The course measurer must validate that the athletes ran the course that was measured. Typically, Marquez rides in the lead vehicle, in front of the top runners, to monitor this as the race unfolds. A designated referee checks that all other rules were followed, for example, that no athlete received outside assistance.
Once a record-breaking athlete finishes the race, officials step in to take the achievement over the finish line, Katz says. A doping control officer immediately begins tracking the athlete and keeps them within sight until they obtain another sample, this time of urine, that is also sent to a WADAapproved lab. In the event of a world record, race officials take the athlete’s shoes for analysis by World Athletics. They also verify that there were no glitches or problems with the timing system.
Officials responsible for each area complete and sign a record application form, which is then sent to the appropriate governing body: USA Track & Field for an American record or World Athletics for a world record. Once the results from the doping and shoe testing are in–often, months later– the record is ratified.
Emily Sisson (left) celebrating her 2022 American record-setting performance with past record holders Keira D’Amato, Deena Kastor and Joan Benoit Samuelson
As this process unfolds, the athletes adjust to their new reality. Sisson felt immediately welcomed into an elite sisterhood by previous record-holders Joan Benoit Samuelson, Deena Kastor and Keira D’Amato, all of whom have a history in Chicago and were present on the day she broke the record. Mantz might have a similar scenario if he succeeds, since Khannouchi will be on hand in October.
If a record starts with a dream, it ends with new ones. “When I’ve achieved something big, I never feel like, ‘Oh, I’ve made it now,’” Sisson says. “But it does feel like, ‘Wow, this thing I was really hoping to experience someday, being an American record holder in the marathon, I got to have that experience.’ Then it was freeing, because these were things I really wanted to do, and I did them. What else do I want to do now?”
Race organizers nurture the next round of dreamers, scouting future record-breakers in the NCAA and at other road and track events.
Those athletes, inspired by performances like those of Sisson and Kiptum, will now see greater possibilities for their own futures. And that mindset filters out through the rest of the field. While only one runner can hold each record at a time, every participant in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon joins the legacy of personal excellence they’ve created.
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CHICAGO MARATHON RECORDS HISTORY
1984 2:08:05
Men’s world record set by Steve Jones
1985 2:21:21
Women’s American record set by Joan Benoit Samuelson
1999 2:05:42
Men’s world record set by Khalid Khannouchi
2001 2:18:47
Women’s world record set by Paula Radcliffe
2002 2:17:18
Women’s world record set by Paula Radcliffe
2002 2:07:01
Men’s American record set by Khalid Khannouchi
2019 2:14:04
Women’s world record set by Brigid Kosgei
2022 2:18:29
Current women’s American record set by Emily Sisson
2023 2:00:35
Current men’s world record set by Kelvin Kiptum
2024 2:09:56
Current women’s world record set by Ruth Chepngetich
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IT RUNS IN THE FAMILY
From professional runners at the top of the field to everyday Chicago-area runners, drawing inspiration from family members has fueled their running journey.
BY EMILIA BENTON
For John Korir, 28, his victory at the 2024 Bank of America Chicago Marathon wasn’t just a career milestone. It held a bit more significance because he’s been following in the footsteps of his older brother, Wesley, who came in second at the 2012 race. While Wesley, now 42, has since retired from competing professionally, he continues to maintain a presence in the sport and at the Abbott World Marathon Majors, which include Chicago.
After last year’s win, John went on to take the same honors at the Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America, where Wesley, who won the race in 2012, was waiting at the finish line to greet his brother with open arms. While John naturally hopes to defend his title at this year’s race (which will be his fourth time lining up in Chicago) and beat his personal best time of 2:02:44 from last year’s race, he notes that having the finish line be a family affair would make it all the more special.
“Last year [Wesley] was in Canada but I saw the video of him celebrating and it was so emotional,” John says. “I’ve learned from Wesley that in this sport that you have to be patient, you have to believe in yourself and you have to listen to other people and train hard so that you can become a winner.”
“It’s been such a joy to watch the whole operation and the development from Wesley’s career in marathoning, and then fast forward to when Wesley asked me to help John, and that has been such a privilege,” Ron Mann, who has coached both of the Korir brothers, adds. “To see what they’re doing with their talents and victories in their careers but also in giving back to their community to help fight poverty in Kenya has been very rewarding.”
It’s no surprise that familial relationships like that of the Korir brothers extend deep into the Chicago running community. Diana Figueroa, a 49-year-old retail worker who raised her family on Chicago’s North Side, has been running for 11 years and has completed six marathons, including four Bank of America Chicago Marathons.
Inspired by his mother’s running journey, her son Damien, a 23-year-old retail security team leader, is set to run his first marathon in Chicago this fall, having decided
he was finally ready to tackle the distance after running his first half marathon at the Bank of America Chicago 13.1 in June. Although Diana is currently nursing a knee injury, she and Damien often run together, whether on their own or with different run clubs, and plan to run the marathon together, side by side.
“Just seeing the consistent growth from where she and I both started, it’s cool to see how far we’ve come over this time, and having seen my mom run multiple marathons is really amazing,” Damien says.
“I never thought I’d see one of my kids wanting to run a marathon and I’ve just been so proud watching him training. I know I’m going to be really emotional when I see him finish
the 26.2
miles.”
- Diana Figuera
Diana Figueroa and her son, Damien, at the 2024 Bank of America Chicago Marathon
John Korir winning the 2024 Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Martha Segura, 58, lives in southwest Chicago and has completed 11 marathons, seven of which have been at Chicago. Her journey inspired her daughter-in-law, Blanca Muniz, 31, of Lakeview, to start running in 2018 after the birth of her son, and to eventually run the marathon for the first time this year. Segura and Muniz, who both work for Chicago Public Schools, intended to run the marathon together after completing the Bank of America Chicago 13.1 in June, though minor injuries sidelined Segura.
“I never thought I would even do a half marathon, so it’s been a journey with Martha, who has been amazing,” Muniz says. “She’s the best coach and we balance each other out, and I’ve always been so proud to cheer her on at races and root for her in everything she does.”
“I’m excited to cheer for Blanca from mile 20 in Pilsen because it’s a really fun area and also where many runners tend to hit ‘the wall,’” Segura says. “Knowing how hard she works and how much she puts into her family, I’m going to be so proud to see her at the finish line.”
Ruthie Maldonado-Delwiche, 66, a retired U.S. Air Force veteran, first ran the Bank of America Chicago Marathon in 2017 at age 58, and this year will mark her 13th marathon. Her son, Justin Delwiche, now 35, a claims examiner at the U.S. Railroad Retirement Board, also ran it as his first marathon that year. Though he will admit it wasn’t a particularly enjoyable race because he did not properly train for it. He went on to run it twice more: in 2023, when he paced his mother to a new personal record, and in 2024, when he achieved the milestone of breaking four hours, finishing in 3:59.
“I finally can say I understand why so many of my friends have gotten into running, because it is life changing and the running community in Chicago is great,” Justin says. “Being a part of so many run groups, alongside my mom, hearing my name called throughout the marathon is a morale boost for sure. I love the last 10K of the marathon which is about the time the energy is starting to fizzle, so cheering crowds are truly appreciated. Pilsen lights the fire to get me to the finish line.”
Blanca Muniz and her mother in law, Martha Segura after completing the Bank of America Chicago 13.1 in 2025
Maldonado-Delwiche, who serves as a pacer with Chicago Endurance Sports, and Delwiche are both running this year’s marathon, which will be her ninth time running Chicago and his fourth. While they won’t be running the race together, they are both supporting Team Imerman Angels in honor of her husband and Delwiche’s father, who passed away from cancer in 2015.
“Being able to lace up my shoes and go for a run, no matter the pace or the distance, is freeing,” Maldonado-Delwiche says. “Life has a way of throwing curve balls your way. I am thrilled that my son and I have a common passion for running. We have both experienced a great loss in the passing of his dad and my husband. Running helped us get through it and today it continues to help us deal with life.”
For Jackie Hoffman, 35, this year’s Bank of America Chicago Marathon holds significance in a different way. He won’t be running the race but rather will be supporting 31 runners through his nonprofit, Peace Runners 773, which he founded in 2020. The organization addresses life expectancy and health equity gaps on Chicago’s West Side. Jackie works full time as the executive director of the organization and has inspired his mother, Glydin, 68, to take charge of her own health and go on to start a walking branch of the organization called Young at Hearts. Through Young at Hearts, Glydin has worked up to walking three miles a day and lost 68 pounds.
Jackie first ran the Chicago Marathon in 2022, when he served as an ambassador for the race, which helped to raise awareness for Peace Runners 773. He has run the Bank of America Chicago 13.1 every
Justin Delwiche and his mother, Ruthie Maldonado-Delwiche, at the 2023 Bank of America Chicago Marathon
year ever since, which holds a special place in his heart since it runs through his home base on Chicago’s West Side and Garfield Park, a neighborhood long deemed not walkable or runnable.
“If you go to Oak Park, you’ll see people walking and running in the community, but if you look at Garfield Park, they would say, ‘Don’t run, don’t walk this park, don’t walk this area,’ Jackie says.
“What we started to do is say, ‘Hey, let’s go be that group, or be that group of people that takes place in the community, and consistently do it to the point that it becomes contagious for everybody else, and it starts the healing process to the community.’”
- Jackie Hoffman
At this year’s race, Jackie and Glydin will be stationed at Peace Runners 773’s cheer station at Mile 16 on the West Side, where they’ll be supporting 31 of their members, as well as 15 runners who fundraised for the organization, which is now an official charity partner for the marathon and 13.1.
“I look at my age, I never thought I would dream that I would be as healthy as I am now,” Glydin says. “It took Jackie and his wife, Tiffany, to show me I could change my lifestyle when doctors told me to just take my medicine. I look at where I’ve been and where I’m at now, and nobody can take that joy away.”
Jackie Hoffman (right) and his mother, Glydin (left) at the 2025 Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle
15 WAYS TO EXPLORE THE BANK OF AMERICA
CHICAGO MARATHON’S 29 NEIGHBORHOODS
Throughout your 26.2 mile journey that is the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, you will pass through 29 vibrant neighborhoods. Whether you’ll be in Chicago for a few days or a full week, each neighborhood offers something unique. Below are just 15 suggestions, but head to Choose Chicago for more to make the most of your trip.
NEAR GRANT PARK: START TO MILE 3 & MILE 25 TO FINISH
Shoreline Sightseeing: This Architecture River Tour is the perfect pre- or post-race activity. Hop on a boat from Navy Pier or Michigan Avenue and explore all three branches of the Chicago River, learning about the city’s history and landmarks.
Navy Pier: One of Chicago’s oldest and top attractions is the famous Navy Pier. With the Centennial Ferris wheel and Flyover Chicago, you can get a full picture of Chicago from one spot. With restaurants and various activities lining the entire pier, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
Museum Campus: Three of Chicago’s largest museums are located just south of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon finish line! Spend the day hopping between the Shedd Aquarium, Adler Planetarium and the Field Museum.
Shoreline Sightseeing at Navy Pier, photo courtsesy of Choose Chicago
Grant Park
NORTH SIDE: MILES 4 TO 12
Lincoln Park Zoo: Within the beautiful park with the same name as the neighborhood is a free zoo! From giraffes to ostriches, there are both indoor and outdoor spaces to explore, along with a restaurant on site and beautiful skyline views.
Wrigley Field Tours: On non-game days, check out the Friendly Confines and learn the history of the home of the Chicago Cubs. After the tour, stick around Gallagher Way for tons of food options.
Legacy Walk: The world’s only outdoor LGBTQ history museum is located in Chicago. On race day, you’ll see drag performers at Aid Station 6, and afterwards, revisit the area to commemorate LGBTQ heroes and historical events.
Southport Corridor: If you’re looking to eat and shop like a local, this is your place. With dozens of unique boutiques and patios for nice days, you can easily spend hours on this one street.
The Second City: Catch a show at Chicago’s oldest improv and sketch comedy club. You never know who might take the stage!
Art on the MART: The Merchandise Mart is not only a commercial building on the Chicago River. It’s the world’s largest commercial building spanning two city blocks. Every Thursday through Sunday night from April to December, passersby can view the world’s largest video projection on the building’s façade.
Lincoln Park Zoo, photo courtesy of Choose Chicago
Old Town Gate
WEST SIDE: MILES 14 TO 20
WEST LOOP
Time Out Market: Many of the city’s top spots are in the Time Out Market food hall. With 24 restaurants, eight bars, a dozen shops and a music venue, get a real taste of Chicago’s best just two miles west of Grant Park.
PILSEN
National Museum of Mexican Art: One of the livelier sections on race day is also one of the most vibrant spots to experience Mexican art. The National Museum of Mexican Art is a free museum with 18,000 paintings, photos and sculptures. Be sure to try one of the many Mexican restaurants in the area too!
CHINATOWN
National Public Housing Museum: Visit three recreated historic apartments that showcase different family experiences in public housing between 1938 and 1975. Book a guided tour to better understand public housing policies and their impact.
SOUTH SIDE: MILES 21 TO 25
BRIDGEPORT LITTLE ITALY
Bridgeport Art Center: For more than 20 years, the Bridgeport Art Center has been a home for local artists and creative professionals to create and display their work. With three galleries, you can get a real taste of the city’s art scene.
BRONZEVILLE
Bronzeville Walk of Fame: The Bronzeville Walk of Fame includes more than 90 bronze plaques embedded in the sidewalks from 25th Street to 35th Street. The plaques honor influential African Americans and Bronzeville residents including Gwendolyn Brooks, Sam Cooke, Ida B. Wells and more.
Taste authentic cuisine: When you run through Chinatown, you’ll notice dozens of restaurants, many of which are family-owned! As you’re picking what you want to eat, be sure to admire the Nine Dragon Wall, which honors ancient Chinese folklore.
Chinatown, photo courtesy of Choose Chicago
Bronzeville Walk of Fame, photo courtesy of Choose Chicago
CHICAGO: CITY OF RECORDS
American records set at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon
171 Abbott World Marathon Majors Six Star Finishers at the 2024 Bank of America Chicago Marathon
2,694 Bank of America Chicago Distance Series finishers in 2024
52,150 finishers in 2024, largest finisher field
39.1
Average Age of 2025 participants
Chicago Marathon 7
world records set at the Bank of America
2,128 finishers in 1977, first finisher field
1,068,597 finishers to date
$683 million in economic impact to the City of Chicago
TOP 10 STATES BY PARTICIPATION
Illinois: 15,651
New York: 3,862
California: 2,562
Massachusetts: 2,151
Florida: 1,796
Texas: 1,592
New Jersey: 1,080
Indiana: 1,037
North Carolina: 996
Michigan: 956
TOP 10 CITIES BY PARTICIPATION
Chicago: 8,222
New York: 1,663
London: 722
Brooklyn: 696
São Paulo: 493
Boston: 455
Toronto: 399
Charlotte: 362
Naperville: 338
Washington: 328
TOP 10 COUNTRIES BY PARTICIPATION
Mexico: 3,206
United Kingdom: 3,128
Canada: 2,393
Brazil: 1,906
Germany: 1,108
France: 729
China: 688
Italy: 671
Colombia: 615
Australia: 578
TESA & ZACH S.
MEET THE RUNNERS
Tesa was at home when she got the call. Her husband, Zach, lost both his legs in combat after hitting a landmine in Afghanistan.
In that moment, only two things mattered: Zach’s survival — and what the future held for their unborn daughter.
There was no guidebook on how to move forward. So, they made one themselves. Zach learned how to walk again alongside his little girl. And Tesa found every possible way to help him regain independence.
Now, Zach and Tesa will race the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. As a unit. Although they can’t train side by side, they’re united in purpose. Tesa is fundraising for Achilles International, a leading adaptive running nonprofit that breaks down barriers to the start line for youth, adults and military veterans with disabilities.
Their connection to this charity runs deep. Achilles International introduced Zach to handcycling while he was still at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Today, they don’t see it as a charity. It's a community. “To bring awareness to what they do is very important to us,” said Tesa. “We’re on these weekend events with Achilles [International] and traveling with them. And it’s a family event… In those moments, we’re bonding. As a spouse and a caregiver.”
This year also marks the seventeenth anniversary of Achilles International's presence at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. From day one, this included the Achilles Freedom Team, which provides wounded veterans like Zach the support they need to compete in endurance races.
JOSEPH S.
Joseph doesn’t have a single reason to start training for a marathon. He has 26. On race day, he’s dedicating each mile to a friend with intellectual disabilities while raising money for Special Olympics Illinois. Joseph’s commitment to making the world more inclusive for everyone began all the way back in high school. Throughout the years, he has seen how the power of sport inspires confidence and brightens the lives of those he cares for. Running for an organization that helps more people experience the rush of scoring a goal or crossing a finish line keeps him motivated. Matt, one of his oldest and closest friends, is cheering him on every step of the way. According to Joseph, “He definitely
LEannE T.
Growing up, most kids are happy to hear that they're one in a million. For Leanne, it meant she couldn't play like other kids. After sustaining 30 fractures by the age of 12, she was diagnosed with a rare genetic condition known as Brittle Bone Disease. Groundbreaking treatments at Lurie Children's gave her the strength to defy the odds. Now, Leanne's running her second Bank of America Chicago Marathon for Lurie Children's to help more kids experience what it's like to be one in a million for all the right reasons.
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217 official charity teams
$36 million
raised by charity runners at the 2024 Chicago Marathon
$358 million raised since 2002, the beginning of the Official Charity Program
$277,491 most fundraised by an individual participant (Carl Allegretti for PAWS Chicago, Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and Chicago Food Depository, 2024)
TOP 5 2024 ORGANIZATIONS: FUNDRAISING
Team World Vision: $4,144,484.00
Team Ronald McDonald House Charities: $2,460,000.00
American Cancer Society: $2,067,033.79
Mercy Home for Boys & Girls: $1,082,050.00
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago: $1,078,670.00
TOP 5 2025 ORGANIZATIONS: PARTICIPANTS
Team World Vision: 1,750
Ronald McDonald House: 1,390
American Cancer Society: 950
TEAM PAWS Chicago: 561
ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital: 558
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It’s just movement until it becomes a mindset.
It’s just showing up until it shows who you are.
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For runners across the globe, competing in an Abbott World Marathon Majors (AbbottWMM) race is a significant accomplishment. Seven of the largest and most renowned road races in the world— the Tokyo, Boston presented by Bank of America, TCS London, TCS Sydney, BMW BERLIN, Bank of America Chicago, and TCS New York City marathons—make up the AbbottWMM. The organization delivers several unique benefits to runners:
UNPARALLELED EXPERIENCES
Operational excellence at each race ensures a premium race-day journey for runners.
A PROFESSIONAL SERIES
The best professional athletes in the world competing to become the Series Champion.
PROMOTION OF MARATHON RUNNING
AbbottWMM organizers aggressively champion anti-doping protocols and make many other efforts to move the sport forward.
To learn more about the Abbott World Marathon Majors, visit worldmarathonmajors.com.
THE WORLD’S MOST POPULAR MARATHON FOR A REASON
Photo Credit: Daniel Tran
PROFESSIONAL FIELD PREVIEW
The world’s greatest marathoners, including three of the four reigning Bank of America Chicago Marathon champions, will line up to chase victory at the race’s 47th running on Sunday, October 12. Kenya’s John Korir, whose dominant 2024 victory in 2:02:44 was the second fastest time in race history, will return to defend his title, and a new women’s champion will be crowned. In the wheelchair race, Switzerland’s Catherine Debrunner and Marcel Hug will return as well.
MEN’S OPEN WOMEN’S OPEN
1. John Korir, KEN, 2:02:44 (Chicago, 2024)
2. Timothy Kiplagat, KEN, 2:02:55 (Tokyo, 2024)
3. Amos Kipruto, KEN, 2:03:13 (Tokyo, 2023)
4. Cybrian Kotut, KEN, 2:03:22 (Berlin, 2024)
5. Bashir Abdi, BEL, 2:03:36 (Rotterdam, 2021)
1. Tigist Ketema, ETH, 2:16:07 (Dubai, 2024)
2. Megertu Alemu, ETH, 2:16:34 (London, 2024)
3. Hawi Feysa, ETH, 2:17:00 (Tokyo, 2025)
4. Irine Cheptai, KEN, 2:17:51 (Chicago, 2024)
5. Mary Ngugi-Cooper, KEN, 2:20:22 (London, 2022) INTERNATIONAL
MEN’S OPEN
WOMEN’S OPEN
AMERICAN AMERICAN
1. Conner Mantz, USA, 2:05:08 (Boston, 2025)
2. Galen Rupp, USA, 2:06:07 (Prague, 2018)
3. Matt Richtman, USA, 2:07:56 (Los Angeles, 2025)
4. Ryan Ford, USA, 2:08:00 (Boston, 2025)
5. CJ Albertson, USA, 2:08:17 (Chicago, 2024)
1. Lindsay Flanagan, USA, 2:23:31 (Chicago, 2024)
2. Natosha Rogers, USA, 2:23:51 (Nagoya, 2025)
3. Gabi Rooker, USA, 2:24:29 (Chicago, 2024)
4. Dakotah Popehn, USA, 2:24:40 (Chicago, 2024)
5. Aubrey Frentheway, USA, 2:27:14 (Duluth, 2025)
MEN’S WHEELCHAIR WOMEN’S WHEELCHAIR
1. Marcel Hug, SUI, 1:17:47 (Oita, 2021) WR
2. Aaron Pike, USA, 1:20:02 (Duluth, 2022)
3. Johnboy Smith, GBR, 1:20:05 (Duluth, 2022)
4. Daniel Romanchuk, USA, 1:21:36 (Boston, 2019)
5. Rafael Botello Jimenez, ESP, 1:22:09 (Boston, 2017)
When you complete the Bank of America Chicago Marathon 2025 you will earn an Abbott World Marathon Majors star.
Create your Runner Portal at AbbottWMM.com and your star will appear in your account as soon as we upload the Chicago results.
Claim all of your Majors results in your portal as you make your way towards the Six Star Medal and beyond!
Runners aged 40+ can also be part of the AbbottWMM Marathon Tours & Travel Age Group World Rankings system.
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Schedule
SHARE YOUR BANK OF AMERICA CHICAGO MARATHON
Capture the fun and excitement of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon throughout race weekend. From the Abbott Health & Fitness Expo to the 27th Mile Post-Race Party, various photo opportunities will be available, including getting your picture taken with your official finish time!
If you haven’t joined our social media community, we encourage you to follow us:
Facebook: Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Instagram: @ChiMarathon
TikTok: @ChicagoMarathon
YouTube: @ChicagoDistanceSeries
SPECTATOR GUIDE
Cheer on this year’s Bank of America Chicago Marathon participants along the course or from home by following TV and radio coverage of the event. Spectators can track individual runners using the Bank of America Chicago Marathon App, Powered by Tata Consultancy Services. After the race, join your participant at the 27th Mile Post-Race Party in Grant Park.
GRANT PARK SPECTATOR ACCESS
Spectators will not have access to the race start and finish areas within Grant Park on race day. These areas will be accessible only to participants displaying their event-issued bib numbers, event staff with proper credentials and ticketed guests (where applicable). Individuals who are not registered for the race will not be able to escort participants to the start.
We recommend that spectators support participants from elsewhere on the course and meet runners after the race in the Runner Reunite area of the 27th Mile Post-Race Party. The 27th Mile Post-Race Party will open to spectators at 9:30 a.m. To access this area, spectators must pass through security and bag screening at Entrance Gate #1 (Jackson Drive and Michigan Avenue) or Entrance Gate #4 (Ida B. Wells Drive and Michigan Avenue).
FINISH LINE VIEWING
Cheer on participants as they make the turn on to Columbus Drive in the final stretch of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. Spectators can purchase East Side Viewing tickets to access an exclusive spectator view area at the finish line. For more information visit chicagomarathon.com/marathonstore.
BANK OF AMERICA CHICAGO MARATHON APP, POWERED BY TCS
The 2025 official race app features unlimited live race day runner tracking, professional athlete profiles, live broadcast streaming, an interactive course map, participant bib share and more. Spectators can submit a digital cheer through the app for the chance for their message to be displayed on the Bank of America Chicago Marathon course as their participant goes by. Visit the “Interactive” page in the app to submit your message.
Make each mile more meaningful! A donate button will appear for any participants you track that are fundraising through charities using the haku platform. Help runners reach their fundraising goal and donate through the Bank of America Chicago Marathon app!
This year’s app also includes fifteen major leaderboards that will allow users to find race leaders across all tracked categories, from the professional athlete field to the open field. Full results of the 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon will be available in the app in real time. The Mobile App is available in the App and Google Play stores.
CTA STATIONS ON COURSE
GRAND RED LINE STATION
Miles 1, 3 and 12.5
Board a Red Line train and exit at Grand Avenue (Mile 1). Walk three blocks west to LaSalle Street (Mile 3) and four blocks west to Wells Street (Mile 12.5).
JACKSON RED OR BLUE LINE
STATION
Mile 2
Board a Red or Blue Line train and exit at Jackson Street.
CHICAGO RED LINE STATION
Miles 3.5 and 12.25
Board a Red Line train and exit at Chicago Avenue. Walk three blocks west to LaSalle Street (Mile 3.5) and four blocks west to Wells Street (Mile 12.25).
CLARK/DIVISION RED LINE STATION
Miles 4 and 12
Board a Red Line train and exit at LaSalle Street (Mile 4). Walk one block west to Wells Street (Mile 12).
SHERIDAN RED LINE STATION
Mile 8
Board a Red Line train and exit at Sheridan. Walk four blocks east to Broadway.
ADDISON RED LINE STATION
Mile 8.5
Board a Red Line train and exit at Addison Street. Walk four blocks east to Broadway.
SEDGWICK BROWN LINE STATION
Mile 11
Board a Brown Line train and exit at Sedgwick Street. Walk a halfblock north to North Avenue.
WASHINGTON/WELLS
BROWN, PINK OR ORANGE
LINE STATION
Mile 13.5
Board any Brown, Pink or Orange Line train and exit at Washington/ Wells. Walk two blocks west on Washington Street to Wacker Drive.
UIC-HALSTED BLUE LINE
STATION
Miles 14 and 17
Board a Blue Line train and exit at UIC-Halsted. Use the Halsted Street exit or Morgan Street exit and walk two blocks north to Adams Street to view the runners around Mile 14 in Greektown. Or use the Halsted Street or Morgan Street exit and walk one block north to Jackson to view runners around Mile 17.
18TH PINK LINE STATION
Mile 19.25
Board a Pink Line train and exit at 18th Street. Walk four blocks east to Loomis Street.
CERMAK-CHINATOWN
RED LINE STATION
Mile 21.5
Board a Red Line train and exit at Cermak-Chinatown.
SOX-35TH RED LINE STATION
Miles 23, 23.25 and 23.5
Board a Red Line train and exit at Sox-35th. Use the 33rd Street exit and walk four blocks to Michigan Avenue (Mile 23) or walk five blocks east to Indiana (Mile 23.5). Exit at 35th Street and walk four blocks east on 35th Street to Michigan Avenue to view runners around Mile 23.25 as they run on 35th Street from Michigan to Indiana Avenues.
35TH-BRONZEVILLE-IIT
GREEN LINE STATION
Miles 23, 23.25 and 23.5
Board a Green Line train and exit at 35th-Bronzeville-IIT. Use the 33rd Street exit and walk one block east to Michigan Avenue (Mile 23) or two blocks east to Indiana (Mile 23.5). Exit at 35th Street and walk one block east to Michigan Avenue to view runners around Mile 23.25 as they run on 35th Street from Michigan to Indiana Avenues.
CERMAK-MCCORMICK PLACE
GREEN LINE STATION
Mile 25
Board a Green Line train and exit at Cermak-McCormick Place. Walk one block east to Michigan Avenue.
ROOSEVELT RED, GREEN AND ORANGE LINE STATION
Finish Line
Board a Red, Green or Orange Line train and exit at Roosevelt Road. Walk east on Roosevelt Road towards Museum Campus/Grant Park.
COURSE ENTERTAINMENT
Words of encouragement and cheers of support from spectators have helped thousands of participants cross the finish line at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. Your energy and inspiration make a difference! Consider creating a cheer zone on this year’s course with your run club, nonprofit organization, business or neighborhood group.
The Bank of America Chicago Marathon also features four themed Cheer Zones on course. We encourage you to join one if you’re spectating on race day!
Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle Cheer Zone – 8K
Cheer on participants as they shamROCK through the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle Cheer Zone located in Lincoln Park at the 8K mark. The Shamrock Shuffle is the kickoff to the Chicago running season and is a continuation of the city’s St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. The 45th running of the Shamrock Shuffle will take place on Sunday, March 22, 2026. Visit shamrockshuffle.com for more information.
Bank of America Chicago 13.1 Cheer Zone – Mile 13.1
Reimagine the run and celebrate Chicago’s West Side at the halfway point of the course! The fifth annual Bank of America Chicago 13.1 will be held on Sunday, June 7, 2026, running through the historic parks, boulevards and vibrant culture of Garfield Park, Humboldt Park and Douglass Park. Visit chicago13point1.com to learn more.
Charity Block Party – Mile 15
Thousands of Bank of America Chicago Marathon participants run and fundraise on behalf of important local, national and global causes. To celebrate the impact these participants make, the Bank of America Chicago Marathon hosts a Charity Block Party near Mile 15. Spectators, family and friends can cheer on their charity runners at the Charity Block Party, located at Adams Street and Loomis Street near Whitney Young High School.
Bank of America Cheer Zone – Mile 26
Listen for the sound of a crowd filled with noisemakers and exciting on-course entertainment as you enter the Bank of America Cheer Zone on your way to the finish line near Michigan Avenue and Roosevelt Road.
Community cheer zones
Local running clubs, community groups, organizations, businesses and international groups have organized cheer zones throughout the course to motivate participants on their 26.2-mile journey through Chicago. Visit chicagomarathon.com/cheerzones to view a list of groups and their locations on the course.
CHICAGO AREA RUN/WALK CLUBS
The Chicago area is home to a diverse running and walking community with a variety of clubs that offer individuals the opportunity to train, build community and take part in fun wellness based activities. Each club meets in unique locations throughout the area and have their own culture, mission and goals on how they support and serve their community.
3RUN2
Chicago, IL
6@6/606
Chicago and suburbs
ABOVE GROUND RUNNING
Chicago, IL
ALPINE RUNNERS
Lake Zurich, IL
BEAUTIFUL DAY RUN CLUB
Chicago and suburbs
BERWYN RUNNERS
Berwyn, IL
BLACK GIRLS RUN! CHICAGO
Chicago and suburbs
BLUE LINE RUN CLUB
Chicago, IL – West Town
CHICAGO AREA RUNNERS ASSOCIATION
Chicago and suburbs
CHICAGO MUSLIM RUNNING CLUB
Chicago, IL – The Loop
CHICAGO ROAD RUNNERS
Chicago, IL
CHINGONAS RUN CHICAGO
Chicago, IL
DWRUNNING
Chicago, IL
EDGE ATHLETE LOUNGE
Chicago, IL
ELMHURST RUNNING CLUB
Elmhurst, IL
EVANSTON RUNNING CLUB
Evanston, IL
FAMILY STYLE RC
Chicago, IL
FLEET FEET RUNNING CLUB
Chicago, IL
FRIENDSRUNNING CHICAGO
Chicago, IL
GOLD COAST RUN CLUB
Chicago, IL – Gold Coast
GRC RUN CLUB
Chicago, IL
HOT GIRL RUN CLUB
Chicago, IL
INDIOS RUN CLUB
Cicero/Berwyn, IL
LAKEVIEW RUN CLUB
Chicago, IL – Lakeview
LATINAS RUN CHICAGO
Chicago, IL
LET’S MOVE, LAWNDALE!
Chicago, IL – Lawndale
LOS LOBOS RUNNING CREW
Rockford, IL
LYONS RUN CLUB
Southwest Suburbs
MIDWAY MILE CHASERS
Chicago, IL – Midway
NOVEMBER PROJECT –CHICAGO
Chicago, IL
OAK PARK RUNNERS CLUB
Oak Park, IL
ONTHE9 Chicago, IL
PEACE RUNNERS 773
Chicago, IL – Garfield Park
READ & RUN CHICAGO
Chicago, IL
ROGERS PARK RUNNING CLUB
Chicago, IL – Rogers Park
RUN TO THE PUB RUNNING CLUB
South and Northwest Suburbs
SECOND CITY TRACK CLUB
Chicago, IL
SKOKIE SWIFTERS RUN/ WALK CLUB
Skokie, IL
TORTUGAS RUN CLUB
Chicago, IL
TRAIL BLAZIN CREW
Chicago, IL
THE UNIVERSAL SOLE CHICAGO
Chicago, IL
VENADOS RUNNING CLUB
Chicago, IL
VIENTO LITTLE VILLAGE RUNNERS CLUB
Chicago, IL – Little Village
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THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS
Behind every participant’s dream of crossing the finish line of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon are the 10,000 volunteers that lend a hand to make the event successful.
Volunteers play a critical role in the event’s operation, starting weeks before race weekend with packet preparation before serving as the main point of contact for participants at the Abbott Health & Fitness Expo. On race day, volunteers fulfill an impressive range of roles, providing guidance as information team members, helping maintain start corrals, distributing fluids and supplies at aid stations, assisting those who need medical attention on-course and in Grant Park and handing out medals and runner refreshments after the race. The Chicago Marathon truly could not take place without each and every one of our volunteers. Thank you, volunteers, for all the help you provide!
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TUNE IN ON RACE DAY
Cheer on this year’s Bank of America Chicago Marathon participants from home by following TV and radio coverage of the event.
WATCH LIVE
NBC 5 Chicago, Telemundo Chicago and TeleXitos will provide complete live TV coverage and live streaming of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon in English and Spanish. The NBC 5 Chicago, Telemundo Chicago and TeleXitos live television broadcasts will air from 7 a.m. – 11 a.m. (U.S. Central Time) and the live stream will be available at nbcchicago.com and telemundochicago.com, on the NBC 5 and Telemundo Chicago apps and on the stations’ Roku and Apple TV channels, from 7 a.m. –3 p.m. (U.S. Central Time).
LISTEN LIVE
670 The Score Sports Radio will provide complete live radio coverage of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon on race day from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. (U.S. Central Time). Listen to Josh Liss and Laila Rahimi and expert analysts provide a play-by-play of all the exciting action. Download the free Audacy app to listen from anywhere. Tune in before the race to listen to the Bank of America Chicago Marathon preview shows featuring running experts and the Chicago Marathon Executive Race Director, Carey Pinkowski. The shows will air at 4:45 p.m. on Saturday, September 27, 2025 and at 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 4, 2025. A post-race show will air at 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 18, 2025.
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ABBOTT HEALTH & FITNESS EXPO
The Abbott Health & Fitness Expo features more than 160 health and fitness industry exhibitors offering Bank of America Chicago Marathon merchandise and the latest in running footwear, apparel, nutrition and technology. The Health & Fitness Expo is free and open to the public.
Packet Pick-up is located at the Abbott Health & Fitness Expo, McCormick Place. Participants must present their Packet Pick-up email along with a photo ID to receive their participant packet and participant bag.
LOCATION
McCormick Place, Lakeside Center, Hall D 2301 S. Martin Luther King Dr. Chicago, IL 60616
HOURS OF OPERATION
Thursday, October 9 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Friday, October 10 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday, October 11 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
For a list of Abbott Health & Fitness Expo exhibitors, go to chicagomarathon.com/expo.
For driving and parking, use the above address for the best access to the Abbott Health & Fitness Expo. Parking will be available to all Abbott Health & Fitness Expo attendees at McCormick Place Parking Lot C located on Fort Dearborn Drive for a reduced rate of $13. You must have your parking ticket validated by staff located near the entrance of the Health & Fitness Expo to receive the reduced rate.
If you are taking a rideshare service to the Abbott Health & Fitness Expo, we encourage you to enter McCormick Place – East Building as your drop off location.
POST-RACE PARTY
Celebrate your accomplishment at the 27th Mile Post-Race Party in Butler Field, near the start line at Columbus Drive and Jackson Drive. The outdoor celebration will feature music from a Chicago-based DJ and food and beverages available for purchase. Participants aged 21 and over (photo ID required) can redeem the tear-off portion of their bib number for one Goose Island 312, Goose Island Hazy Beer Hug or Michelob ULTRA Superior Light Beer.
The 27th Mile Post-Race Party is open to the public from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Beer tickets will be for sale from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and can be redeemed until 3:30 p.m.
SPONSORS
OFFICIAL
SUPPORTING
MEDIA
ASSOCIATE
Blue Plate, Chiquita Banana, Colgate, Impossible Foods, Intelligentsia Coffee & Tea, Inc., Jewel-Osco, Michigan Apple Committee, Smoothie King, Stryker, Sumitomo Electric
VENDOR PARTNERS
MarathonFoto, Persil Laundry Detergent, TSC Life, That’s It
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
CITY AGENCIES
MICHAEL MCMURRAY, COMMISSIONER DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION
CLINÉE HEDSPETH, COMMISSIONER DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS AND SPECIAL EVENTS
FRANCISCO “FRANK” VELEZ, ACTING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATIONS
ANNETE NANCE-HOLT, FIRE COMMISSIONER CHICAGO FIRE DEPARTMENT
RACHEL ARFA, COMMISSIONER
MAYOR’S OFFICE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
LARRY SNELLING, POLICE SUPERINTENDENT CHICAGO POLICE DEPARTMENT
OLUSIMBO (SIMBO) IGE, M.D., MPH, COMMISSIONER DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
TOM CARNEY, ACTING COMMISSIONER DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
CARLOS RAMIREZ-ROSA, GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT & CEO CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT
DORVAL R. CARTER, JR., PRESIDENT CHICAGO TRANSIT AUTHORITY
COLE STALLARD, COMMISSIONER DEPARTMENT OF STREETS AND SANITATION
MAYOR BRANDON JOHNSON
ALDERPERSON BRIAN HOPKINS, 2ND WARD
ALDERPERSON PAT DOWELL 3RD WARD
ALDERPERSON LAMONT J. ROBINSON, 4TH WARD
ALDERPERSON NICOLE LEE, 11TH WARD
ALDERPERSON BYRON SIGCHO-LOPEZ, 25TH WARD
ALDERPERSON WALTER BURNETT, JR., 27TH WARD
ALDERPERSON JASON ERVIN, 28TH WARD
ALDERPERSON BRENDAN REILLY, 42ND WARD
ALDERPERSON TIMMY KNUDSEN, 43RD WARD
ALDERPERSON BENNETT R. LAWSON, 44TH WARD
ALDERPERSON ANGELA CLAY, 46TH WARD
BANK OF AMERICA CHICAGO DISTANCE SERIES
Take part in the fourth annual Bank of America Chicago Distance Series in 2026! The Chicago Distance Series is made up of Chicago’s premier racing portfolio: the Shamrock Shuffle 8K Run, Chicago 13.1 and Chicago Marathon. The three unique races span the outdoor running season and celebrate the vibrant and diverse nature of our local and global running communities. Individuals who finish all 2026 events will receive a unique Bank of America Chicago Distance Series medal and a guaranteed entry into the 2027 Bank of America Chicago Marathon.
BANK OF AMERICA SHAMROCK SHUFFLE
Long recognized as an annual rite of spring, a celebration of St. Patrick’s Day and the kickoff to the outdoor running season in Chicago, the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle treats participants to a scenic 8K Run through downtown Chicago and a two-mile walk along Chicago’s lakefront. The 2026 event will take place on Sunday, March 22, 2026. Please note that only the 8K Run provides eligibility for the Chicago Distance Series.
BANK OF AMERICA CHICAGO 13.1
The Bank of America Chicago 13.1 offers participants a unique experience, bringing a world-class half marathon to the neighborhoods of Chicago’s West Side. The 13.1-mile course weaves through the historic parks and boulevards of the West Side, starting and finishing in Garfield Park with scenic loops through Humboldt and Douglass Parks. The fifth annual Bank of America Chicago 13.1 will take place on Sunday, June 7, 2026.
BANK OF AMERICA CHICAGO MARATHON
Every October, participants from across the country and around the world unite on the streets of Chicago to conquer 26.2 miles and call themselves Bank of America Chicago Marathon finishers! The race welcomes thousands of runners across the finish line, setting countless personal bests and six world records. The 48th event will take place on Sunday, October 11, 2026.
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The only thing bigger than Conrad’s dreams is his drive. And autism doesn’t get in the way of his latest ambition — running this year’s Bank of America Chicago Marathon. Conrad is running in support of Special Olympics. With every dollar raised, he hopes to inspire people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to achieve whatever dream they’re chasing, too.
Conrad is one of over 18,000 fundraising athletes raising money for more than 217 nonprofits affiliated with the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, benefitting Chicagoland and beyond.
Join Bank of America in helping Conrad reach his goal. Give if you can. BofA.com/SupportConrad
