Chicago Marathon

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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.
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Date:  2022-10-09
Distance:  Marathon
City:  Chicago
Registration Cost:  230
State:  Illinois
Hosted By:  Abbott
Pros
  • Fast field of runners
  • Large selection of hotels near start
  • Great crowds of spectators
Cons
  • Weather is hit or miss
  • Crowded course early on, especially for mid-pack runners
  • Long lines at portapotties near starting corrals

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The Chicago Marathon is a huge event with a ton of spectators, but it unfolds (fairly) efficiently. There are plenty of hotels near the start and the finish, and the layout of the course allows spectators to see runners multiple times. Continue Reading...
12/08/2024
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My first marathon ever and I would do it again and again! So well organized! Loved the swag in our entry bag and the participant shirt is amazing! Great cheering, along the route, well planned water stations, and best of all, the medal was wicked!
01/26/2024
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The perfect race! Even before I started, I knew this was going to be the perfect race. Flat and fast, big supportive crowds, cool and dry weather and 47,000 of my best friends. A big BQ was just icing on the cake. Thank you Chicago!
11/03/2023
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Chicago Marathon is a great World Major Marathon race with awesome crowd support and race amenities. The course is flat. I would highly recommend it to runners. Continue Reading...
11/03/2023
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Loved this race. Very well organized, easy to get to the start line and the expo was awesome. A low stress option for a world major marathon. The course was easy, flat, and fast.
06/20/2023
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Nice, flat race with great volunteer support and big crowds. All of the pre-race info is very clear. Charity reg fundraising amounts are do-able. 4 stars because it was *too* big for my anxiety; if you find crowds overwhelming, it may not be for you.
05/05/2023
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This is a 26 mile party.    Well organized race and so much fun.   My favorite race ever.   
01/31/2023
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First marathon. The event was well run and spaced out. The crowd made the distance easier. You are able to run through all the different neighborhoods. 
12/14/2022
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