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.

Difference-makers: David Cleveland. School ties connect to varied opportunities

By David Sharos

May 16, 2019 at 6:38 a.m.

Current principal at Elmwood Elementary School Lisa Polomsky says she doesn’t know what makes former...

How to qualify for the 2019 Chicago Marathon

By Tim Bannon

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

It seems as if it was just yesterday that the city held the Bank of...

Hundreds of people participated Oct. 6, 2018 in the Race to the Taste 5K in Morton Grove.

Annual Morton Grove 5K also a fundraiser that aids local families

By Karie Angell Luc

May 9, 2019 at 1:14 p.m.

Despite a rainy forecast with lightning earlier that morning, the annual Race to the Taste...

Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner, right, and Democratic challenger J.B. Pritzker address members of the audience during a televised debate in Chicago on Sept. 20, 2018.

Morning Spin: Gov. Bruce Rauner, J.B. Pritzker set to rumble twice in week after accusing each other of crimes

By baiduhai

May 15, 2019 at 5:10 p.m.

Welcome to Clout Street: Morning Spin, our weekday feature to catch you up with what's...

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....