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.

Two Chicago Marathon runners connected by one transplanted heart

By David Haugh

May 31, 2019 at 4:39 p.m.

A stethoscope lay on the bed upstairs in case someone asked Shae Brown to listen...

Shout Out: Lincolnshire resident Rayhan Sarabu, who ran the Chicago Half Marathon at age 11

By Ronnie Wachter

May 23, 2019 at 8:05 p.m.

For the youngest competitor in the most recent Chicago Half Marathon, 11-year-old Rayhan Sarabu said...

Highland Park doctor helps Olympic gold medalist chase sub 2-hour marathon

By Dan Shalin

June 2, 2018 at 5:34 a.m.

Dr. Philip Skiba said students should not be so quick to dismiss what they learn...

Mayor Rahm Emanuel presides over the Chicago City Council on Sept. 6, 2017.

Morning Spin: Emanuel budget hole now tops $259 million

By baiduhai

May 15, 2019 at 4:31 p.m.

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

Can tech help this ex-Marine run a faster marathon?

By Erin Chan Ding

May 21, 2019 at 3:38 a.m.

As the workday wound down on a recent summer day, Dan Kapinus tied his blue...

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.

Catch ’em if you can: Chicago’s marathons

By Ron Grossman

October 8, 2019 at 11:53 a.m.

In the beginning, the Chicago Marathon didn't offer prize money, though the first winner could...

The secret athlete life of ‘Windy City Live’s’ Ryan Chiaverini

By Phil Thompson

May 31, 2019 at 4:33 p.m.

"Windy City Live" co-host Ryan Chiaverini had designs on running in the Chicago Marathon on...

Students take a spin at Flywheel in Playa Vista.

Get moving with the Chicago Half Marathon

By Shelbie Lynn Bostedt

May 9, 2019 at 8:10 a.m.

The Chicago Marathon tends to steal all of the fall athletic spotlight, but first, runners...

Even though he's progressively running slower, Post-Tribune columnist Jerry Davich has a collection of race bibs and medals.

Column: Teens’ idea scores big in helping students attend athletic events

By Jerry Davich

June 2, 2018 at 7:55 p.m.

Adults are often dismissive when it comes to teenagers' ideas. Aftrer all, the younger generation...

Cody Huisman recently was named the new principal at North Elementary School.

Ready to go: North Elementary’s new principal ‘can’t wait’ for school to start

By Rachel K. Hindery

May 10, 2019 at 11:48 p.m.

From his Nebraska childhood home to Franklin Park, Cody Huisman said there's value in each...