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.

Participants run on South Columbus Drive as the Chicago Marathon kicks off Oct. 9, 2022, in Chicago.

Photos: Scenes along the route of the Chicago Marathon

By Antonio Perez

October 10, 2022 at 7:47 a.m.

Mayor Lori Lightfoot, left, and Managing Director and President of Bank of America Chicago Rita...

Mayor Lori Lightfoot, center, walks along South Columbus Drive during the Chicago Marathon Oct. 9, 2022, in Chicago.

Watch live: 2022 Bank of America Chicago Marathon

By baiduhai

October 9, 2022 at 7:58 a.m.

Some of the most elite runners from around the world are in town to run...

A pedestrian walks near the Illinois Medical District Blue Line stop as the sun sets, May 19, 2019, in Chicago.

Afternoon Briefing: How to find your new polling place — and where to early vote this election season

By baiduhai

October 7, 2022 at 2:45 p.m.

Good afternoon, Chicago. A reminder for Sunday: Some of the most elite runners from around...

Kenya's Rita Jeptoo celebrates winning the women's Chicago Marathon on Oct. 13, 2013. Jeptoo's time of 2:19:57 was the fastest since Paula Radcliffe's record-setting race in 2002.

Chicago Marathon 2022: Route, tips for spectators and participants — and how to drive downtown (or avoid it) on race day

By Kori Rumore

October 7, 2022 at 7:21 a.m.

Some of the most elite runners from around the world — and about 40,000 other...

Runners leave the starting line on Columbus Drive near Grant Park to begin the 2021 Chicago Marathon on Oct. 10, 2021.

Blair Kamin: This weekend’s 5K and marathon allow us to take in Chicago’s magnificent cityscape

By Blair Kamin

October 7, 2022 at 5:00 a.m.

On Saturday, the day before the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, I'll join thousands of...

Plear sach koh is thinly sliced sirloin steak tossed with prahok or tuk trei, lime juice, palm sugar, green peppers, fresno, mushrooms, cucumbers, bean sprout, radish
and cabbage and topped with fresh herbs and roasted peanuts at Khmai Cambodian Fine Dining Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022, in Rogers Park in Chicago. Sarom Sieng fled Cambodia after the Khmer Rouge genocide, but lost two sons and her husband. Her daughter, Mona Sang, was born in a Thailand refugee camp. Sieng supported her family by working as a private caterer in Chicago. (Erin Hooley/baiduhai)

Eat. Watch. Do. — Flawless Cambodian food, pumpkin patches, plus ‘South Side’ preview

By Lauryn Azu

October 6, 2022 at 3:10 p.m.

It's Thursday, Chicago. We're deep into fall and spooky season is well underway. Take advantage...

A pedestrian walks near the Illinois Medical District Blue Line stop as the sun sets on May 19, 2019, in Chicago.

Afternoon Briefing: Monkeypox cases are way down in Chicago — but it’s not over yet

By baiduhai

October 4, 2022 at 2:45 p.m.

Good afternoon, Chicago. The quick summer spread of the once rare monkeypox virus jolted Chicago...

Heavy traffic makes its way toward the Loop seen from the 95th Street CTA Red Line Station in Chicago on Aug. 30, 2022.

Recent traffic woes in Chicago likely to worsen before it gets better — and then there’s the marathon on Sunday

By William Lee

October 4, 2022 at 4:30 p.m.

Logan Square resident Matthew Cavanagh wasn't exactly thrilled about returning to work at his west...

Crystal Rosales is seen in Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood before going on a run with the running group, Three Run Two on Sept. 29, 2022. Rosales thought something was off when her watch mileage didn't match up with the route of the 13.1-mile HOKA One One Chicago Half Marathon. She later learned it was actually about 12.6 miles.

Runners feel shortchanged after Sunday’s Chicago Half Marathon was shortened by a half-mile

By Madeline Buckley

September 30, 2022 at 9:58 a.m.

Khoa Dao finished a half-marathon Sunday along Chicago's lakefront feeling elated, crossing the finish line...

Mary Collins: Chicago Marathon memories: Sweat turned to salt, screaming muscles and the kindness of others

By Mary Collins

October 6, 2022 at 11:02 a.m.

Biofreeze, Advil and Imodium are essential marathon supplies. A prerace stop at Walgreens is a...