Name: Race Team / Race Day - Chicago Marathon 2025
Start: 2025-10-12T12:00:00.000Z
End: 2025-10-12T21:00:00.000Z
Location: Grant Park, Chicago, IL

Chicago

[https://www.chicagomarathon.com/](https://www.chicagomarathon.com/)

# RUNNER INFORMATION

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.

[Schedule of events](https://www.chicagomarathon.com/runners/runner-information/#schedule)
[Bank of America Chicago Marathon App, Powered by TCS](https://www.chicagomarathon.com/runners/runner-information/#app)
[Abbott Chicago 5K](https://www.chicagomarathon.com/runners/runner-information/#abbottchicago5K)
[Pace Team](https://www.chicagomarathon.com/runners/runner-information/#paceteams)
[Broadcast information](https://www.chicagomarathon.com/runners/runner-information/#broadcast)
[27th Mile Post-Race Party](https://www.chicagomarathon.com/runners/runner-information/#postraceparty)

## SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

### Thursday, October 9

Abbott Health & Fitness Expo; Packet Pick-up
McCormick Place
11 a.m. – 6 p.m.

### Friday, October 10

Abbott Health & Fitness Expo; Packet Pick-up
McCormick Place
9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

### Saturday, October 11

[Abbott Chicago 5KOpens a Dialog](https://www.chicago5k.com/?__hstc=217816649.9451cb8671042fb9177ff677e3a49a71.1738010446863.1738779400195.1739847972798.3&__hssc=217816649.4.1739847972798&__hsfp=598159989)
Grant Park
7:30 a.m.

Abbott Health & Fitness Expo; Packet Pick-up
McCormick Place
9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

### Sunday, October 12

Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Grant Park

Marathon Wheelchair Start (men): 7:20 a.m.
Marathon Wheelchair Start (women): 7:21 a.m.
Handcycle Start: 7:23 a.m.
Wave 1 Start: 7:30 a.m.
Wave 2 Start: 8:00 a.m.
Wave 3 Start: 8:35 a.m.
Grant Park opens to spectators: 9:30 a.m.
27th Mile Post-Race Party starts: 9:30 a.m.
27th Mile Post-Race Party ends: 4:00 p.m.

*Time are subject to change*

## BANK OF AMERICA CHICAGO MARATHON APP, POWERED BY TCS

The Bank of America Chicago Marathon App, Powered by Tata Consultancy Services is the perfect resource to prepare for the 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon. Whether you’re running or spectating, the free mobile app includes everything you’ll need to be prepared for a great race week experience.

The 2025 official race app will be available in advance of race day.

## ABBOTT CHICAGO 5K

The Abbott Chicago 5K is the perfect way for marathoners, fans of the sport and friends and family to experience Chicago and take part in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon weekend. The 3.1-mile course weaves through the heart of downtown Chicago and runs past iconic downtown landmarks.

To learn more about the Abbott Chicago 5K visit [chicago5K.comOpens a Dialog](http://www.chicago5k.com/?__hstc=217816649.9451cb8671042fb9177ff677e3a49a71.1738010446863.1738779400195.1739847972798.3&__hssc=217816649.4.1739847972798&__hsfp=598159989).

## PACE TEAM

The Pace Team is comprised of marathon veterans who help others achieve their performance goals. The Pace Team will pace groups of runners according to the following finish times: 3:00, 3:05, 3:10, 3:15, 3:20, 3:25, 3:30, 3:35, 3:40, 3:45, 3:50, 3:55, 4:00, 4:10, 4:20, 4:30, 4:40, 4:50, 5:00, 5:15, 5:30 and 5:45. Learn more about the [Pace Team](https://www.chicagomarathon.com/runners/runner-information/pace-team-information/), including how to join and frequently asked questions.

Race Team / Race Day - Chicago Marathon 2025

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