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.

Students Run Chicago was formed five years ago by runners wanting to introduce high schoolers to the mental and physical benefits of running.

Laura Michalek should have been in for a long, painful day when she ran her 1st marathon at age 15. Instead, she won.

By Lauren Zumbach

October 10, 2019 at 9:50 a.m.

When Laura Michalek's friend suggested she run the Chicago Marathon just a few weeks before...

Mayor Lori Lightfoot speaks during a budget town hall meeting at the Copernicus Center in Chicago on Sept. 4, 2019.

Daywatch: Affordable housing an issue in CTU contract talks, inside the push to keep DePaul student off the ballot and Lightfoot proposes city department merger

By baiduhai

October 10, 2019 at 1:00 a.m.

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Chicago real estate broker Dustin Kendrick was a contestant on Season 15 of "The Bachelorette," which premiered in May 2019.

‘The Bachelorette’ alums Tyler Cameron, Dustin Kendrick talk about training for the Chicago Marathon

By Jessica Villagomez

October 9, 2019 at 4:02 p.m.

Though neither Dustin Kendrick or Tyler Cameron ultimately won the heart of Hannah Brown, the...

Arielle Rausin, 26, practices at the National Training Center for Wheelchair Track at the University of Illinois in Champaign on Oct. 3, 2019, before competing in the Chicago Marathon.

How a U. of I. grad’s invention led to a growing business — and a key piece of gear she’ll rely on when racing the Chicago Marathon

By Lauren Zumbach

October 9, 2019 at 2:38 p.m.

As a kid, Arielle Rausin had little interest in sports — even before the car...

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

Flashback: Runners in Chicago’s first marathon — in 1905 — dodged traffic and waited for a passing train and an open drawbridge

By Lauren Zumbach

October 9, 2019 at 10:25 a.m.

At 2 p.m. on a fall afternoon, the crack of a gunshot at the Evanston...

A diverse group of high schoolers, many running for the first time, are preparing for the upcoming Chicago Marathon. Esi Koomson, center, <a href="/lifestyles/ct-life-tt-students-run-chicago-1010-20191010-awqexxdjzzeohfge4yamx2eugy-story.html" target="_blank">didn't think she'd ever run more than 800 meters</a>. But with the help of a running group, she made it through a 5K, a 1OK and a half marathon. Now her sights are set on the marathon.

Chicago Marathon 2019: The stories behind the runners

By baiduhai

October 10, 2019 at 5:03 p.m.

A nun started a running team for the Archdioscese of Chicago to raise money for...

Sister Stephanie Baliga moves produce and products to be stocked prior to clients arriving at a food pantry at Mission of Our Lady of the Angels in Chicago on Oct. 1, 2019.

A former D1 athlete turned nun is running the Chicago Marathon to raise money for her church

By Javonte Anderson

October 11, 2019 at 4:56 p.m.

Sister Stephanie Baliga no longer runs for herself, but for her community and for God....

Thousands of runners participate in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon on Oct. 7, 2018, in Chicago.

Daywatch: Chicago’s the ‘Best Big City’, there’s still no contract deal with teachers and other things to know about to start your day

By baiduhai

October 8, 2019 at 1:00 a.m.

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Six decades ago, a devastating fire at Our Lady of the Angels School killed 92 children and three nuns. This year, <a href="/news/ct-catholic-mission-chicago-marathon-20191008-equzeplv6zdmrcnznz37hdovdm-story.html" target="_blank">Sister Stephanie Baliga, center, is running the Chicago Marathon</a>, hoping to raise money to complete the renovations for the building that replaced the one lost in the fire.

Column: His sister died by suicide. He’s running the Chicago Marathon to honor her life and maybe save others.

By Heidi Stevens

October 9, 2019 at 2:32 p.m.

When Brian Kroeter runs 26.2 miles through Chicago's streets on Sunday, past houses and parks...

Chicago Blackhawks strength coach Paul Goodman works with Blackhawks Alex DeBrincat during an off-season workout at MB Ice Arena in Chicago on Wednesday, May 1, 2019.

No, the Blackhawks didn’t run in the Berlin Marathon this morning. But what if they did …

By Jimmy Greenfield

September 29, 2019 at 8:42 a.m.

Sunday evening in Berlin belonged to the Blackhawks and their exhibition opponent, Eisbaeren Berlin. But...