Sun 12 Oct 2025 Chicago, Illinois, USA

Bank of America Chicago Marathon

The 47th edition of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon! A world-class running event returning to the streets of Chicago this autumn.

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  • Sun 12 Oct 2025
Grant Park, Chicago
Bank of America Chicago Marathon

07:20

Age 16 & over

£49

  • 26.2 miles road running

Event overview

Event details

  • All fitness levels
  • Event expo
  • Event village
  • Newcomers
  • Spectators
  • Traders at event
  • Wheelchair users

Location

  • Accommodation
  • Bag storage
  • Changing facilities
  • Paid parking
  • Park
  • Toilets
  • Urban

Route

  • Cut off time
  • First aid
  • Food stations
  • Marshals
  • Toilets
  • Traffic free
  • Water stations
  • Wave start
  • Way markers

Sustainability

  • Recycling
  • Sustainability policy

What's included

  • Cash prizes
  • Drinks
  • Event app
  • Goody bag
  • Snacks
  • Training plan
  • T-shirt

Do it for charity

Looking to do this event for charity? Charity entry options are explained on the Chicago Marathon charity places for 2025 page.

Cancer

World Cancer Research Fund

The cancer prevention experts.

  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Dedicated contact
Charity place

Get a place from the charity.

Sign up
£50

Fundraise
£2,000

Children

Make-A-Wish UK

Creating life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.

  • Running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Training plan
  • Online training zone
  • Dedicated contact
  • Certificate
Charity place

Get a place from the charity.

Sign up
£49

Fundraise
£2,000

Health and Medical

Stroke Association

Rebuilding lives after stroke.

  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Dedicated contact
Charity place

Get a place from the charity.

Sign up
£50

Fundraise
£2,000

Entries

  • Age 16 & over
  • Entries open
  • Charity places
  • Collect race pack
  • Enter online
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Sleep well

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Train slow

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Eat natural

Cut out sugar & junk food, reduce carbs, eat natural foods and train your body to burn fat for fuel.

Get outdoors

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