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.

Marathon speed analysis: How elite runners compare with normal folks

By Jonathon Berlin

May 12, 2019 at 1:16 p.m.

Last year the men's winner of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon crossed the finish...

Discarded marathon clothing will go to homeless shelter, veterans group

By Leonor Vivanco

May 22, 2019 at 10:44 p.m.

Melanie Vitaterna's preparation for her fourth Chicago Marathon included a special trip to the Salvation...

Officials to Cubs fans: Come early, don’t post tickets on social media

By Marwa Eltagouri

May 22, 2019 at 10:44 p.m.

Despite a presidential visit and the Chicago Marathon planned for the same weekend, Chicago police...

Baranek: Marie Jarrell brings devoted team, earnest cause to marathon

By Tony Baranek

June 9, 2018 at 1:01 p.m.

I have a few adjectives to describe running coach Marie Jarrell, based on one telephone...

Suzanne Muchin, photographed Oct. 4, 2016, is a branding consultant and podcaster who also mentors startup tech firms and runs marathons.

Podcaster, consultant to billionaires talks marathon, productivity, ‘Survivor’

By Becky Yerak

June 9, 2018 at 12:15 p.m.

Suzanne Muchin, a marathon runner, parent of five, mentor, careerlong entrepreneur and branding consultant whose...

Used sponges litter the streets during the 2015 Chicago Marathon.

That’s a lot of ice bags: 20 facts about the Chicago Marathon

By Chris Sosa

May 12, 2019 at 1:16 p.m.

Sunday marks the 39th running of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. Here's what stood...

His mother carried him across the Rio Grande. Now he’s in the Chicago Marathon

By Gwendolyn Purdom

June 9, 2018 at 2:18 p.m.

When Diego Estrada visited Chicago in early September, he was surprised to find that the...

Tammy Duckworth, left, finishes the hand cycle portion of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon on Oct. 11, 2009.

Senate contender Tammy Duckworth takes on another race: Chicago Marathon

By Maya Miller

May 12, 2019 at 1:28 p.m.

U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth can't seem to get enough of racing. The Democratic challenger will...

19th-century Viennese chef Franz Sacher would be pleased, I think, by the version of his eponymous chocolate cake served at Café Selmarie in Lincoln Square. First, the top of each slice of Sacher torte is decorated with his name, elegantly written in chocolate script. Second, the cake is a real looker: Layers of chocolate cake are mortared with raspberry preserve and chocolate buttercream; the whole thing is then frosted with more buttercream and wrapped in a smooth sheet of bittersweet chocolate — firm enough to be eaten on its own, if you like, with a fork. Third, every bite is delicious. The devil's food cake is firm and pleasant, while the raspberry offers a deep berry counterpoint to all the chocolate. $4.20. 4729 N. Lincoln Ave., 773-989-5595, <a href="http://cafeselmarie.com/" target="_blank">www.cafeselmarie.com</a>. — Bill Daley

21 bars and restaurants offering Chicago Marathon specials

By Althea Legaspi

June 9, 2018 at 12:14 p.m.

Those who've trained hard for the 2016 Chicago Marathon this Sunday deserve to treat themselves....

Pizzas at Nellcote, regularly $17-$19, are just $10 during the restaurant's new late-night promotion.

5 things to eat, drink, do this weekend

By Joseph Hernandez

June 9, 2018 at 1:18 p.m.

Festival season is just about over, which means that fall — and cooler temps —...