Chicago Marathon

Heidi Stevens: 5 final lessons from the Chicago Marathon, now that it’s in the rearview mirror

By Heidi Stevens

October 23, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

When Heidi Stevens committed to running the Chicago Marathon this year, she also committed to...

Runners cross the LaSalle Street Bridge as spectators cheer on Oct. 11, 2026, during the Chicago Marathon. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Chicago Marathon spectators cheer for charity, culture and support for the running community

By Finnegan Belleau

October 11, 2026 at 7:11 p.m.

The sidelines of this year’s Chicago Marathon featured cutouts of Pope Leo XIV and tributes...

Runners fill North Lasalle Street on Oct. 11, 2026, during the Chicago Marathon. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Photos: 2026 Chicago Marathon

By Arthur Maiorella

October 11, 2026 at 2:55 p.m.

Photos from the Chicago Marathon on Oct. 11, 2026.

Johnny Felsenthal III, 23, of Northbrook, pictured a little over an hour before finishing a 100 kilometer marathon. He is supported by his father John Felsenthal, left, and friend Matt Brown, right.

Northbrook man runs 62 miles over 14 hours in effort to raise money for students in Belize: ‘I was taking it one step at a time’

By Karie Angell Luc

August 25, 2020 at 3:50 p.m.

Johnny Felsenthal III is in for a very long night. It's a dark and humid...

Sister Stephanie Baliga stands outside the convent of the Mission of Our Lady of Angels before training on her treadmill for her virtual marathon Wednesday Aug. 19, 2020. She is running Sunday to raise funds for her community.

Sister Stephanie Baliga will run a marathon on a treadmill Sunday with the hope of breaking a world record and raising funds to help her West Humboldt Park mission

By Shannon Ryan

August 22, 2020 at 4:51 p.m.

In a West Humboldt Park convent basement Sunday morning, Sister Stephanie Baliga will hop onto...

Navy Pier is seen from a Wendella Sightseeing Co. tour boat on Aug. 21, 2020. The popular Chicago tourist attraction is planning to close for the season on Sept. 8, 2020.

Is Chicago tourism done until 2021? Facing fewer visitors and the possibility of losses, some venues are closing early.

By Abdel Jimenez

August 24, 2020 at 4:53 p.m.

Chicago's tourism season may wrap up early as hotels and some city attractions, struggling with...

Corrections and clarifications

By baiduhai

July 14, 2020 at 5:06 p.m.

* A story Tuesday about the cancellation of the Chicago Marathon misstated the planned date...

Hand sanitizer dispensers are available near Cloud Gate on June 15, 2020, as Millennium Park reopens.

Coronavirus in Illinois updates: Here’s what happened July 13 with COVID-19 in the Chicago area

By baiduhai

July 15, 2020 at 12:23 p.m.

For the second time in its history, the Chicago Marathon has been canceled before runners...

A poll worker at the Su Nueva Lavanderia polling place uses rubber gloves as she enters a ballot in the ballot box March 17, 2020, in Chicago.

The Spin: Politics and Chicago’s hazardous air pollution | Ald. Carrie Austin says she has COVID-19 | Trump threatens to ‘take over’ American cities troubled by gun violence

By Lisa Donovan

July 13, 2020 at 6:10 p.m.

With no COVID-19 vaccine or surefire treatment in sight, the Chicago Marathon has been canceled...

Drag queens cheer on runners near mile marker 8 of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Chicago.

Editorial: Marathon cancellation is a major blow to Chicago, both dreams and money

By The Editorial Board

July 13, 2020 at 5:30 p.m.

Just as we were typing, "What about the Chicago Marathon?" for an editorial on COVID-19...

The Chicago Marathon, scheduled for Oct. 11, is canceled for just the 2nd time in its history

By Colleen Kane

July 14, 2020 at 4:16 p.m.

For the second time in its history, the Chicago Marathon has been canceled before runners...

Coronavirus in Illinois updates: Here’s what happened June 24 with COVID-19 in the Chicago area

By baiduhai

June 26, 2020 at 9:57 a.m.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Wednesday he is not currently considering asking visitors to Illinois from...

Marathon participants make their way down past the Chicago Theatre on Oct. 13, 2019.

The New York City Marathon is canceled, but the Chicago Marathon — scheduled for 3 weeks earlier on Oct. 11 — remains in limbo

By Colleen Kane

June 24, 2020 at 2:41 p.m.

As another major fall marathon announced its cancellation Wednesday, the Bank of America Chicago Marathon...