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.

Singers Stevie Nicks, left, and Tom Petty backstage at the Radio Music Awards on Oct. 27, 2003, in Las Vegas

Week in review: Las Vegas massacre, Tom Petty dies and the soda tax fizzles out

By baiduhai

June 2, 2018 at 3:15 a.m.

Here are some of the top stories of the week from Chicago and beyond (Sunday,...

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.

Dangerous heat, snow, world records, controversy and the year it was canceled: 40 Chicago Marathon moments

By Tim Bannon

May 12, 2019 at 1:18 p.m.

This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Chicago Marathon, which will be Sunday. Here...

Ramen Takeya devotes an entire section of its menu to "otsumami" or drinking foods — nestled among them the Japanese street snack takoyaki. The ball-shaped snacks are made with a batter that crisps up into a golden shell while remaining creamy and soft inside. Hidden away are Chiclet-size pieces of octopus, tiny surprises in the center of each ball. Six balls are served in a red and white paper boats and drizzled with sweet and salty Japanese barbecue sauce, creamy mayo, aonori (dried seaweed) and fishy-but-in-a-good-way bonito flakes (cured fish shavings). Between the crispy-meets-creamy texture and the sweet-meets-salty flavors, it's easy to see how a refreshing beer (or soda, for non-drinkers) would pair nicely. $6. 819 W. Fulton Market, 312-666-7710, <a href="http://www.ramentakeya.com/">ramentakeya.com</a> — Grace Wong

Where to snag food deals with your Chicago Marathon bib

By Grace Wong

May 31, 2019 at 4:03 p.m.

The city's restaurants are ready for thousands of Chicago Marathon runners to take over the...

Democratic governor candidates Chris Kennedy, left, J.B. Pritzker, center, and Ameya Pawar.

Morning Spin: Unions, progressive groups put on Democratic governor forum Sunday

By baiduhai

May 15, 2019 at 4:32 p.m.

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

Festival goers watch The Shins as they perform at the Grant Park stage during Lollapalooza, Sunday, Aug. 6, 2017, in Chicago.

He wasn’t here — Las Vegas shooter and the shadow of fear

By Mary Schmich

August 22, 2019 at 1:10 a.m.

But it didn't happen here. Stephen Paddock didn't check into Chicago's Blackstone hotel this summer...

Competitors to watch in Sunday’s Chicago Marathon

By Shannon Ryan

May 31, 2019 at 4:28 p.m.

Here are five men and women to watch in Sunday's Bank of America Chicago Marathon....

Where to eat and drink along the 2017 Chicago Marathon route

By Shelbie Lynn Bostedt

May 13, 2019 at 10:45 a.m.

The Chicago Marathon spans 26.2 miles and 29 vibrant neighborhoods, from Lakeview East to Park...

Napleton twins run Chicago Marathon in memory of late grandfather

By Steve Sadin

June 2, 2018 at 2:30 a.m.

Lauren Napleton and Lizzie Napleton are identical twins who grew up in Burr Ridge, are...

After his second Chicago Marathon in 1978, Randy Burt was ready to give up, but his finished last year's race in just over four hours at 69.

Remarkable tales of endurance: 6 runners who finished every Chicago Marathon

By K.C. Johnson

May 12, 2019 at 1:18 p.m.

On the morning Ron Williams prepared to run the 1984 Chicago Marathon, he received a...

Gov. Bruce Rauner holds a press conference at the State of Illinois Building in Chicago on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017.

Morning Spin: New Rauner TV ad touts school bill, debuts new slogan

By baiduhai

July 1, 2019 at 7:14 a.m.

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