Bank of America Chicago Marathon 2025

Sun Oct 12 2025 at 09:00 am to 10:00 am UTC+05:30

Grant Park | Chicago, IL | Chicago

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Bank of America Chicago Marathon 2025
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πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈ 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon: Where Legends Race and Dreams Chase
πŸ“… Race Week Schedule
Thursday October 9 – The Expo Awakens
πŸ•š 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM: Abbott Health & Fitness Expo at McCormick Place Lakeside Center Hall D. Pick up your race packet explore the latest in running gear and get inspired by the marathon spirit.
Friday October 10 – The Final Countdown
πŸ•˜ 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM: Abbott Health & Fitness Expo continues. Last chance to grab your race essentials and soak in the excitement.
Saturday October 11 – 5K Fun Run
πŸ•’ 7:30 AM: Abbott Chicago 5K kicks off in Grant Park. A 3.1-mile run through downtown Chicago's iconic landmarks. Perfect for runners and spectators alike to get a taste of race day energy.
πŸ•˜ 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM: Abbott Health & Fitness Expo wraps up. Don't miss out on the final day to visit.
Sunday October 12 – The Marathon Day
πŸ•£ 7:20 AM: Men’s Professional Wheelchair Start
πŸ•£ 7:21 AM: Women’s Professional Wheelchair Start
πŸ•£ 7:23 AM: Handcycle Start
πŸ•£ 7:30 AM: Men’s and Women’s Professional Start
πŸ•£ 7:32 AM: High Performance Program Start
πŸ•£ 7:35 AM: Wave 1 Start
πŸ•— 8:00 AM: Wave 2 Start
πŸ•£ 8:35 AM: Wave 3 Start
πŸ•˜ 9:30 AM: Grant Park opens to spectators
πŸ•˜ 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM: 27th Mile Post-Race Party at Butler Field Grant Park. Celebrate with music food and drinks as you cheer on the finishers.
πŸ•“ 4:00 PM: Gear Check closes
Monday October 13 – Recovery Day
πŸ•˜ 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM: Abbott Health & Fitness Expo (if applicable). A day for participants to relax recover and reflect on their marathon journey.
πŸ… Event Highlights
Elite Field: Watch as top athletes like John Korir (Kenya) aim for a sub-2:01 finish and Conner Mantz (USA) targets the American record of 2:05:38. The women's race features fierce competitors such as Megertu Alemu and Hawi Feysa.
Charity Teams: Join over 200 official charity teams. Fundraise and run for a cause close to your heart. Participants are required to raise no less than $1500 if the entry is claimed during the application window and $2100 if claimed after the window.
Chicago Distance Series: Complete the Shamrock Shuffle 8K Chicago 13.1 and Chicago Marathon in 2025 to earn an exclusive medal and a guaranteed entry to the 2026 Chicago Marathon.
Post-Race Party: Celebrate your achievement at the 27th Mile Post-Race Party. Enjoy complimentary beer (for participants aged 21 and over) music and a festive atmosphere.
🎟️ Spectator Tips
Access: Spectators can access Grant Park starting at 9:30 AM. Please note that race start and finish areas are restricted to participants staff and credentialed individuals.
Viewing Spots: Choose strategic spots along the course to cheer on runners. Popular locations include the Loop Near North Side and Near South Side.
Transportation: Utilize public transportation or designated spectator shuttles to navigate the city efficiently.
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Grant Park | Chicago, IL, 337 E Randolph St, Chicago, United States

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