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
Abbott Chicago 5K
Pace Team
Broadcast information
Race day lactation spaces
Lost and found
Runner reunite
27th Mile Post-Race Party
Virtual bag
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Thursday, October 8
Abbott Health & Fitness Expo; Packet Pick-up
McCormick Place
11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Friday, October 9
Abbott Health & Fitness Expo; Packet Pick-up
McCormick Place
9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday, October 10
Abbott Chicago 5K
Grant Park
7:30 a.m.
Abbott Health & Fitness Expo; Packet Pick-up
McCormick Place
9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday, October 11
Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Grant Park
Gear check opens: 5:30 a.m.
Start corrals open: 5:30 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: 8:00 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 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 2026 official race app will be available in advance of race day.
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. 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 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 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.
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 31.
