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.

Nina Kuscsik of Huntington, N.Y., runs across the finish line atop the Empire State Building on Feb. 14, 1980, in New York. (AP Photo/Ron Frehm)

Nina Kuscsik, a marathon pioneer and 1st official winner of Boston women’s race, dies at 86

By Jimmy Golen

June 16, 2025 at 9:31 p.m.

Nina Kuscsik campaigned for women’s inclusion in long-distance running and then won the Boston Marathon...

Boston Marathon women's winner Sharon Lokedi, left, and men's winner John Korir, both of Kenya, celebrate after the race Monday, April 21, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Sharon Lokedi breaks Boston Marathon record, while fellow Kenyan John Korir joins his brother as Boston winner

By Jimmy Golen

April 21, 2025 at 2:33 p.m.

The Boston Marathon featured a record time and a historic family first on the 250th...

Olavi Suomalainen of Finland, winner of the men's division of the Boston A.A. Marathon April 17, 1972, kisses Nina Kuscsik of Long Island, N.Y., winner of the women's division, at the trophy presentation April 18, 1972. The Finnish runner won the Hopkinton to Boston marathon 26 mile, 386 yard in two hours, 15 minutes and 30 seconds. Nina's time was three hours, 10 minutes, 58 seconds. (AP Photo)

Today in History: Boston Marathon allows women to compete

By Associated Press

April 17, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

On April 17, 1972, the Boston Marathon allowed women to compete for the first time....

Spectators cheer on runners in Chinatown during the Chicago Marathon on Oct. 13, 2024. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

As a first-time marathoner, I didn’t even own a pair of running shoes. But I was keeping this promise to myself.

By Lauryn Azu

November 9, 2024 at 5:00 a.m.

Some people dedicate their marathon efforts to a person, a charity or a cause. But...

People cheer for runners on the State Street bridge in the first miles of the Chicago Marathon on Oct. 13, 2024. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

From drag shows to makeshift breakfast buffets and a chicken costume, spectators bring energy to Chicago Marathon

By Karina Atkins

October 22, 2024 at 10:10 p.m.

Cheers, music and cowbells are not Chicago’s typical Sunday morning soundtrack, but little was typical...

Ruth Chepngetich holds the Kenyan flag after crossing the finish line of the Chicago Marathon to win the women’s professional division and break the women’s marathon world record on Oct. 13, 2024, in Grant Park. (Tess Crowley/baiduhai)

Chicago Marathon: Ruth Chepngetich smashes the world record by nearly 2 minutes, while fellow Kenyan John Korir wins the men’s race

By Associated Press

October 14, 2024 at 12:12 p.m.

Ruth Chepngetich of Kenya smashed the world record by nearly two minutes at the Chicago...

Runners pass the Chicago Theatre on State Street in the Loop during the Chicago Marathon, Oct. 13, 2024. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Photos: 2024 Chicago Marathon takes runners all over the city

By Tess Crowley

October 14, 2024 at 9:23 a.m.

Photos from the Chicago Marathon on Oct. 13, 2024.

Runners race over the Cermak Avenue Bridge with the Chicago skyline in the background during the 45th annual Chicago Marathon on Oct. 8, 2023.

Watch the Chicago Marathon live

By baiduhai

October 13, 2024 at 3:04 p.m.

It's marathon weekend in Chicago and here is how to watch some 47,000 runners from...

In this photo made available by The INEOS 1:59 Challenge on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, Eliud Kipchoge celebrates as he crosses finish line and makes history to become the first human being to run a marathon in under 2 hours. (Bob Martin/The INEOS 1:59 Challenge)

Today in Sports History: Eliud Kipchoge runs a marathon in under two hours

By Associated Press

October 12, 2024 at 4:15 a.m.

2019 — Kenyan distance runner Eliud Kipchoge becomes the first to run the marathon in...

Chris Williams runs through a rainstorm as he packs his car to evacuate his apartment before Hurricane Milton's arrival on Oct. 9, 2024, in Fort Myers, Florida. (Joe Raedle/Getty)

Florida runners registered for the Chicago Marathon have a big decision to make

By Sylvan Lebrun

October 10, 2024 at 8:58 a.m.

The Chicago Marathon has sent out emails to Florida runners offering them the chance to...