Chicago Marathon

Pre-Race Review/ Lineup

Registration for the 2020 Chicago Marathon opens on Monday, October 28.

2020 Chicago Marathon registration opens

Post-Race Review/ Results

Emily Clark is accused of cheating with a finisher time of 3:59 at the 2019 Chicago Marathon.

An Alleged "Serial Marathon Cheater" from Portland Is Suspected of Cheating in the Chicago Marathon

In today's Bank of America Chicago Marathon, a record number of 45,786 runners crossed the finish line in Grant Park. Beneath a sun-splashed sky and ideal race temperatures hovering in the 40s, the Bank of America Chicago Marathon welcomed a diverse field of runners from 140 countries, all 50 states and all 50 Chicago wards. With a pre-race narrative filled with talk of a potential world record, Brigid Kosgei (KEN) delivered, shattering Paula Radcliffe's world record (set 16 years ago), 2:15:25, to rewrite history with a jaw-dropping time of 2:14:04.

Brigid Kosgei Smashes the World Record and Lawrence Cherono Wins in a Sprint Finish at the 42nd Annual Bank of America Chicago Marathon; Manuela Schär and Daniel Romanchuk defend their titles in the elite wheelchair competition

Lawrence Cherono won the 2019 Chicago Marathon on 2:05:45 while Brigid Kosgei won the women's race in 2:14:04, breaking the 16-year world record.

Chicago Marathon recap: The winners, the best signs and the inspiring stories behind the participants

City of the Big Shoulders and a Big Heart

Marathon Summary

Marathon Results