Bank of America Chicago Marathon 2025

Schedule

Sun, 12 Oct, 2025 at 07:30 am

UTC-05:00

Location

Grant Park | Chicago, IL

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The Bank of America Chicago Marathon is a premier annual marathon event that takes participants through 29 vibrant neighborhoods of Chicago, offering an architectural and cultural tour of the city. The 2025 marathon, marking its 47th year, is scheduled for Sunday, October 12, 2025, starting at 7:30 a.m. in Grant Park.
The marathon attracts thousands of participants from over 100 countries and all 50 states, including world-class professional athletes, regional and Masters runners, race veterans, debut marathoners, and charity participants. The event is renowned for its enthusiastic spectators, with more than a million lining the streets to cheer on runners from the start line to the final stretch down Columbus Drive. The marathon not only showcases athletic excellence but also contributes significantly to the local economy, generating over $683 million in annual economic impact to Chicago.
In advance of the race, a three-day Abbott Health & Fitness Expo will be held at McCormick Place Convention Center on Thursday, October 9, Friday, October 10, and Saturday, October 11, offering participants and spectators a variety of health and fitness resources. For more information about the event and how to get involved, visit the official marathon website.
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Grant Park, 337 E Randolph St, Chicago, United States

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