Notably, the 48th Chicago Marathon marks the second running of the race after the recently announced reduction in automatic qualification time standards. A record over 200,000 people applied to run in the marathon, with an estimated 53,000 runners expected to cross the finish line.[2][3]
The Chicago Marathon is regarded as one of the fastest marathon courses due to its unparalleled flat course and usual cool weather conditions.[5] These ideal conditions have made Chicago the site of seven world records at the marathon distance, with the most recent coming in the 2024 edition, where Ruth Chepng'etich lowered the record to 2:09:56, besting the prior record by nearly 2 minutes on her way to becoming the first women under the 2:10:00 mark.[6][7]
Competitors
The elite races boast one of the most talented fields in the World Marathon Major events every year.
Results
The marathon will begin on October 11 at 7:20 a.m.
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