Chicago Marathon

Sun, Oct 8, 2023
310 S Federal St, Chicago
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Get involved in the 45th annual Bank of America Chicago Marathon! With 40,000 participants, this once-in-a-lifetime run boasts an atmosphere that needs to be seen and heard to believe. Let the roar of the crowds fuel you on your race to the finish, and celebrate with a bespoke finisher's medal.

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Sun, Oct 8, 2023

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Chicago, United States

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Where and when

Location
310 S Federal St, Chicago, IL 60604, USA
Start times
Marathon: TBC

Event summary

Here are the distances available for Chicago Marathon
Marathon
26.2mi
free

Route information

The Bank of America Chicago Marathon is known for its flat and fast course that starts and finishes in Grant Park and travels through one of the world’s most magnificent cities. The course has produced four world records, several national records and countless personal bests. Runners enjoy the support of 1.7 million spectators as they run through 29 neighborhoods.

What's included

  • Bib number and safety pins
  • MYLAPS BibTag timing device
  • Gear check tag
  • Nike participant running shirt
  • Participant bag
  • Complimentary post-race 312 Urban Wheat Ale beer ticket

How to get there

310 S Federal St, Chicago, IL 60604, USA
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Public transportation
Chicago Transit Authority (CTA)
Participants and spectators are encouraged to use public transportation throughout the race weekend. For travel information, visit CTA’s Trip Planner.
Metra
On race day, Metra will run special inbound and outbound trains. These trains will operate in addition to regularly scheduled Sunday train service. Participants and spectators are encouraged to take advantage of Metra’s $10 weekend pass for unlimited rides on both Saturday and Sunday.
South Shore Line
Participants and spectators are encouraged to take the South Shore Line to the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. The South Shore Line runs from South Bend, Indiana to Chicago with stops along the way.
Park your car at one of the convenient South Shore Line stations and ride in comfort to the Abbott Health & Fitness Expo and to Grant Park on race day.
Parking
All participants and spectators are strongly encouraged to use public transportation race weekend. If you drive, allow sufficient time for heavy traffic congestion and street closures due to the race.
Millennium Garages
Millennium Garages offer the closest race day parking options to Grant Park at the Grant Park North, Grant Park South, Millennium Park, and Millennium Lakeside garages.

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Results & Photos

33 Broadwick St, London W1F 0DQ

Reg number 10083277

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