RUNNER INFORMATION
Running the Bank of America Chicago Marathon is the pinnacle of achievement for elite athletes and everyday runners alike. On race day, runners will set out to accomplish a personal dream by reaching the finish line in Grant Park.
Schedule of events
Bank of America Chicago Marathon App, Powered by TCS
Participant guide
Abbott Chicago 5K
Pace Team
Broadcast information
Race day lactation spaces
Lost and found
Runner reunite
27th Mile Post-Race Party
Goose Island Beer Co. post-race celebrations
Virtual bag
Official Nike merchandise
Millennium Hall Pasta Dinner
Official Program
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Thursday, October 9
Abbott Health & Fitness Expo; Packet Pick-up
McCormick Place, Lakeside Center, Hall D
11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Friday, October 10
Abbott Health & Fitness Expo; Packet Pick-up
McCormick Place, Lakeside Center, Hall D
9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday, October 11
Abbott Chicago 5K
Grant Park
7:30 a.m.
Abbott Health & Fitness Expo; Packet Pick-up
McCormick Place, Lakeside Center, Hall D
9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday, October 12
Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Grant Park
Grant Park opens to participants: 5:30 a.m.
Gear check opens: 5:30 a.m.
Start corrals open: 5:30 a.m.
Wave 1 start corrals close: 7:20 a.m.
Men’s Professional Wheelchair Start: 7:20 a.m.
Women’s Professional Wheelchair Start: 7:21 a.m.
Handcycle Start: 7:23 a.m.
Men’s and Women’s Professional Start: 7:30 a.m.
High Performance Program Start: 7:32: a.m.
Wave 1 Start: 7:35 a.m.
Wave 2 start corrals close: 7:45 a.m.
Wave 2 Start: 8:00 a.m.
Wave 3 start corrals close: 8:10 a.m.
Wave 3 Start: 8:35 a.m.
Grant Park opens to spectators: 9:30 a.m.
27th Mile Post-Race Party starts: 9:30 a.m.
Gear check closes: 4:00 p.m.
27th Mile Post-Race Party ends: 4:00 p.m.
Time are subject to change
BANK OF AMERICA CHICAGO MARATHON APP, POWERED BY TCS
The Bank of America Chicago Marathon App, Powered by Tata Consultancy Services is the perfect resource to prepare for the 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon. Whether you’re running or spectating, the free mobile app includes everything you’ll need to be prepared for a great race week experience.
The 2025 official race app will be available in advance of race day.
PARTICIPANT GUIDE
The Bank of America Chicago Marathon participant guide includes all the information participants need to have a great race weekend experience. The guide will serve as a step-by-step manual to assist participants during race week, from the Abbott Health & Fitness Expo to race morning in Grant Park and during the race itself. Inside, you will find schedules, policies and detailed information on the weekend’s events.
View the 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon participant guide.
ABBOTT CHICAGO 5K
The Abbott Chicago 5K is the perfect way for marathoners, fans of the sport and friends and family to experience Chicago and take part in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon weekend. The 3.1-mile course weaves through the heart of downtown Chicago and runs past iconic downtown landmarks.
To learn more about the Abbott Chicago 5K visit chicago5K.com.
PACE TEAM
The Pace Team is comprised of marathon veterans who help others achieve their performance goals. The Pace Team will pace groups of runners according to the following finish times: 2:55, 3:00, 3:05, 3:10, 3:15, 3:20, 3:25, 3:30, 3:35, 3:40, 3:45, 3:50, 3:55, 4:00, 4:10, 4:20, 4:30, 4:40, 4:50, 5:00, 5:15, 5:30, 5:45 and 6:00. Learn more about the Pace Team, including how to join and frequently asked questions.
BROADCAST INFORMATION
Watch live
NBC 5 Chicago, Telemundo Chicago and TeleXitos will provide complete live TV coverage and live streaming of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon in English and Spanish. The NBC 5 Chicago, Telemundo Chicago and TeleXitos live television broadcasts will air from 7 – 11 a.m. CT and the live stream will be available at nbcchicago.com and telemundochicago.com, on the NBC 5 and Telemundo Chicago apps, and on the stations’ Roku and Apple TV channels, from 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. CT.
Listen live
670 The Score Sports Radio will provide complete live radio coverage of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon on race day from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Listen to Josh Liss, Leila Rahimi and expert analysts provide a play-by-play of all the exciting action. Download the free Audacy app to listen from anywhere.
Tune in before the race to listen to the Bank of America Chicago Marathon preview shows featuring running experts and the Chicago Marathon Executive Race Director, Carey Pinkowski. The shows will air at 4:45 p.m. on Saturday, September 27, 2025 and at 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 4, 2025. A post-race show will air at 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 18, 2025.
RACE DAY LACTATION SPACES
Private and semi-private lactation spaces are available to participants on race day. Participants interested in using the spaces will have access to a private or semi-private seating area (chair and table), a water source or a portable hand-washing station and a power source. Spaces will be available in the following locations:
- Pre-race: Private and semi-private space at the Hilton Chicago (720 S. Michigan Avenue)
- On-course: Private and semi-private tented facility on Laflin Street between Adams Street and Jackson Boulevard at Miles 15 and 16
- Post-race: Private and semi-private tented facilities, with access to power and a sink, are provided at the 27th Mike Post-Race Party. Visit the information tent to request access.
Participants interested in using the pre-race space at the Hilton Chicago are asked to email office@chicagomarathon.com for instructions on how to access the space.
Staff will be onsite at each location to assist those interested in using the space(s) on a first-come, first-served basis.
Please note, the event will not store or transport equipment on-course or at the Post-Race Party.
Additional questions about lactation spaces can be directed to office@chicagomarathon.com in advance of the event.
LOST AND FOUND
Lost and found items will be collected throughout race weekend at the Abbott Health & Fitness Expo and in Grant Park on race day. If you are looking for an item that was lost, please go to the nearest information tent for more information or visit chicagomarathon.com/lostandfound to confirm if your item was turned into the event lost and found. Following the event, items can be reclaimed at the Hilton Chicago Grand Tradition Room (enter through the main entrance) from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday, October 12 and from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, October 13. Any items unclaimed by Friday, December 5 will no longer be available.
RUNNER REUNITE
Connect with friends and family after the race at Runner Reunite. Red alphabetical towers (A-Z) will be staged in Butler Field within the 27th Mile Post-Race Party to facilitate meeting locations by last name. When making plans to reunite with your family and friends, we encourage you to identify a specific letter to meet your friends and family by post-race. Please communicate to your family and friends that they should meet you within Butler Field and not congregate around participant entry points into the 27th Mile Post-Race Party to avoid crowding. Factor in the time it will take you to navigate through the finish area and collect your bag from gear check. We estimate getting from the finish to the Post-Race Party can take 30 minutes or longer. Devise a backup plan if you cannot locate your party within Grant Park.
27TH MILE POST-RACE PARTY
Celebrate your accomplishment at the 27th Mile Post-Race Party in Butler Field, near the start line at Columbus Drive and Jackson Drive. The outdoor celebration will feature music from a Chicago-based DJ and food and beverages available for purchase. Participants aged 21 and over (photo ID required) can redeem the tear-off portion of their bib number for one Goose Island 312, Goose Island Hazy Beer Hug or Michelob ULTRA Superior Light Beer.
The 27th Mile Post-Race Party is open to the public from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Beer tickets will be for sale from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and can be redeemed until 3:30 p.m.
Culligan is proud to support participants and fans at the 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon with cleaner, safer, better-tasting water. At the finish line, all 53,000 participants will receive a reusable aluminum bottle filled with Culligan water. Refill stations will also be located at the start line and Post-Race Party for runners and fans.
GOOSE ISLAND BEER CO. POST-RACE CELEBRATIONS
After the 27th Mile Post-Race Party, continue the celebration at one of the four Goose Island Post-Race Participant Celebrations throughout the city. Be one of the first three hundred and twelve runners to arrive wearing a 2025 finisher medal, at any of the four locations, and the first 312 Urban Wheat Ale is on the house!
This year’s Goose Island post-race participant celebrations will take place at:
Lizzie McNeill’s
400 N. McClurg Ct.
Chicago, IL 60611
312.467.1992
Millennium Hall
11 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60602
Goose Island Taproom
1800 W Fulton St.
Chicago, IL 60612
Goose Island Salt Shed Pub
1221 W Blackhawk St.
Chicago, IL 60642
VIRTUAL BAG
Take advantage of the 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon virtual bag! The virtual bag features a variety of discounts and promotions from event sponsors and exhibitors. The virtual bag will close on October 30.
OFFICIAL NIKE MERCHANDISE
Commemorate your Bank of America Chicago Marathon journey with official merchandise by Nike. The official merchandise collection includes both performance running and lifestyle apparel and can be purchased online, in-store at Nike Chicago, or at the Abbott Health & Fitness Expo. First access is available to Nike Members on Thursday, September 25. Sign up at nike.com/membership.
Participants are encouraged to purchase merchandise in advance of race weekend. Shipping or in-store pick up is available for nike.com purchases. Please note, official merchandise is limited.
For a complete list of retail locations visit nike.com/chicago. Official finisher merchandise will be available on Saturday, October 11 only at Nike Chicago, nike.com, and in the Nike App.
MILLENNIUM HALL PASTA DINNER
Millennium Hall is hosting a special pre-race Pasta Dinner in the heart of Millennium Park for the 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon. Designed with runners in mind, this multi-course dinner offers a hearty and delicious way to fuel up the night before the big race. Surrounded by the iconic skyline and energy of downtown Chicago, guests can enjoy a carb-loaded feast in a lively, welcoming setting just steps from the starting line. The dinner will take place October 10 through October 12. Learn more and view the menu.
OFFICIAL PROGRAM
The 2025 Official Program is now available! This year’s program includes an inside look at Chicago’s record-setting course, a highlight on families running the race together, a guide to Chicago and much more. View the 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon Official Program.
