Chicago Marathon 2025
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Chicago, Illinois
- 12 October 2025
- Marathon
Why run it?
Part of the World Marathon Majors, running the Bank of America Chicago Marathon is the pinnacle of achievement for elite athletes and everyday runners alike. The race starts and finishes in Grant Park, and travels through one of the world’s most magnificent cities. With ideal weather conditions, dry with highs of 67°F (19°C), this marathon is an unmissable and highly in-demand event.
Please note, as realbuzz is an international partner of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, we will not be able to offer places to US residents.
What's it like to run?
Runners:
40000
Surface:
Road
Start:
07:30
Course:
Flat & Fast
Temp:
10-19°C
Distance:
Marathon
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Charity partners you can support in this event include
The Skye High Foundation
Supporting families during and after the loss of a twin, triplet, or multiples.
St Joseph's Hospice
Help people with life-limiting illness make the most of the time they have left.
Street Child UK
Street child ensure that children are safe, in school and learning.
Service Dogs UK
We train and provide assistance dogs from rescue for members of the armed forces and emergency services suffering with PTSD.
Pernicious Anaemia Society
We provide information, help and support to sufferers of Pernicious Anaemia.
Asthma Society of Ireland
Our mission is to stop asthma deaths in Ireland.
Stroke Association
Every five minutes, stroke destroys lives. help us rebuild them.
London Cycling Campaign
We campaign so that everyone can enjoy cycling safely in London.
Mental Health Foundation
Support us to create good mental health for all
Brain Tumour Ireland
A charity founded by a small group of people caring for a family member who was sadly lost to a brain tumour in early 2012.
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