Experience Chicago's beautiful Lakeshore ... Come run this increadibly scenic marathon through the park along Chicago's shoreline.  History, landmarks, beaches, harbors, wildlife sanctuaries, a zoo, and more await participants. This is one awesome course and marathon experience...something for everyone!

Lakeshore Marathon

Human Interest Story

organizers realized their routing sent runners on a course that was a mile longer than the standard 26.2-mile distance at which marathon runners usually compete.

Chicago Marathon Gets Extra Mile

Post-Race Review/ Results

Lakeshore Race Turns Out To Be Too Long

Chicago's Lakeshore Marathon turned out to be 27.2 miles long, one full mile longer than the traditional marathon. Nearly a week of criticism was met by director Mark Cihlar by a statement on www.MarathonGuide.com on Thursday.

Unwitting Lakeshore Marathon Runners Go Extra Mile

Lakeshore race turns out to be too long

Chicago's Lakeshore Marathon turned out to be 27.2 miles long, one full mile longer than the traditional marathon. After nearly a week of criticism, director Mark Cihlar made a statement of apology and explanation on www.MarathonGuide.com on Thursday.

The course of Chicago's Lakeshore Marathon was a full mile longer than the traditional marathon distance. Mark Cihlar, race director, apologized and said last minute changes caused the mistake.

Marathon Summary

Marathon Results