Chicago Marathon

Human Interest Story

Connie Ratzel, 81, who ran the Chicago Marathon in October, died when struck by a car while crossing a Morgan Park road on November 19.

Connie Ratzel, 81, who recently ran a marathon, fatally struck on 4-lane road in Morgan Park

Pre-Race Review/ Lineup

The 2022 Chicago Marathon on October 9 will have 40,000 runners as compared to the 26,000 this year.

Bank of America Chicago Marathon Announces Field of 40K Runners for 2022 Race

Today the Bank of America Chicago Marathon announced the field for the 2022 event is set to return to 40,000 participants after hosting a smaller field in 2021. Runners who entered the nonguaranteed entry drawing for the 2022 race will be notified of their selection status today. Individuals still interested in participating can secure their place in the field by joining an official charity team. Since 2002, the Charity Program has generated more than $265 million for local, national and global causes, including $21.4 million raised by runners in 2021. The 44th running of the race is scheduled to take place on Sunday, October 9, 2022.

Bank of America Chicago Marathon to Welcome Back a Field of 40,000  Participants in 2022

Today the Bank of America Chicago Marathon announced it is accepting applications for the 2022 event at chicagomarathon.com. The launch of the 2022 application continues Chicago's return to racing and builds on the excitement seen over a week ago when 26,122 participants crossed the finish line in Grant Park.

The Application Window for the 2022 Bank of America Chicago Marathon Opens Today

City of the Big Shoulders and a Big Heart

Marathon Summary

Marathon Results