Your go-to spot for all things Bank of America Chicago Marathon, one of the fastest Abbott World Marathon Majors, occurring each October in the United States of America.
1. Pre-Race Zoom Call
With Chicago coming up soon, we brought veterans and first-timers together to ask questions, share insights and build some excitement heading into race weekend!
We had a great drop-in Zoom call full of Chicago Marathon racing info and tips: Catch the replay here!
2. Chicago Marathon Race Intel
Date: Sunday, October 12, 2025
Location: Chicago, USA
Start: Grant Park
Finish: Grant Park
Course type: Loop; undeniably fast and flat!
Boston Qualifier: Yes
Elevation gain: 243 feet/ 74 meters
Elevation loss: 242 feet/ 73 meters
Temperature:
Average high : 64°F/ 17°C
Average low: 46° F/ 7°C
Tips from Coaches
”Enjoy the final stretch down Columbus Drive. In any case, soak it all in!” – Coach Christina Mather
3. Race Reports
Want even more intel on the marathon? Read some of the race reports from Team RunRun coaches:
Chicago Marathon Race Report – John Gregson
Chicago Marathon Race Report – Drew Mikhail
4. Shakeout Run
Date: Saturday, October 11th
Time: 9 am CST (Chicago local time)
Location: Millennial Park, Cloud Gate “the Bean”
All paces are welcome and the more the merrier! Feel free to bring a friend, even if they’re not a Team RunRun athlete!
5. Chicago Marathon Coaching Info
At Team RunRun, we have 100s of wonderful, experienced coaches ready to help you crush your goals, regardless of your ability, budget, or lifestyle. Specifically, for Chicago race advice, here are some coaches to start with:
- Bob Schultz
- Cody Cranor
- Christina Mather
- Mike Sheehy
- Dana Caruso
- Nicole Thome
- Heather Gutekunst
- Vivian Vassall
- Melissa Øverås
In addition, see the official race website here for even more information.