Bank of America Chicago Marathon
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Event Details
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
Event Details
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.
Time
October 12, 2025 5:30 am - 5:30 pm(GMT+00:00)
Location
Chicago
Grant Park, Chicago
Eligibility
If you meet the marathon qualifying standards outlined below, you can guarantee your spot in the 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon as a time qualifier.
| Age group | Men | Women | Non-binary |
| 16 – 34 | 2:55:00 | 3:25:00 | 3:25:00 |
| 35 – 39 | 3:00:00 | 3:30:00 | 3:30:00 |
| 40 – 44 | 3:05:00 | 3:35:00 | 3:35:00 |
| 45 – 49 | 3:15:00 | 3:45:00 | 3:45:00 |
| 50 – 54 | 3:20:00 | 3:50:00 | 3:50:00 |
| 55 – 59 | 3:30:00 | 4:00:00 | 4:00:00 |
| 60 – 64 | 3:45:00 | 4:15:00 | 4:15:00 |
| 65 – 69 | 4:00:00 | 4:30:00 | 4:30:00 |
| 70 – 74 | 4:15:00 | 4:45:00 | 4:45:00 |
| 75 – 79 | 4:30:00 | 5:00:00 | 5:00:00 |
| 80 and over | 4:50:00 | 5:20:00 | 5:20:00 |
The qualifying times above are based upon each athlete’s age on the date of the 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon (October 12, 2025).
Applicants must submit results records for a marathon completed on or after January 1, 2023. The results documentation must include a finish time completed within the qualifying time standards and division (men, women or non-binary).
Documentation submitted outside of the qualifying standards will not be considered.
Finish times at race distances other than a marathon, such as a half marathon or 50K, will not be considered.
A verifiable time is one run on a course certified by USA Track & Field (USATF), World Athletics or a similar governing association; considerations will not be made for non-certified races, weather or course conditions.
The standards introduced for non-binary applicants are inclusive of the qualifying times for the two previously existing divisions. Applicants can expect standards to adjust in the coming years as data becomes available to help inform future qualifying times. Discussions with non-binary athletes are ongoing, with the goal of creating more inclusive event experiences.
Prizes
The top finishers for each of the age divisions below receive a personalized engraved finisher medal. Age group medals will be mailed to the winners following the official verification of all race results.
Men, Women and Non-binary: 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & over.
Perks
20 aid stations are located along the course approximately one to two miles apart. Each aid station consists of the following amenities in this order:
- Medical Tent with access to a Runner Transport vehicle*
- Standard and ADA portable toilets
- Gatorade Endurance Formula (lemon-lime flavor)
- Public address announcer
- Water
*Runner Transport vehicles provide non-emergency transportation back to Grant Park if a participant is unable to complete the race.
BIB Information
- Participants must pick up their own packets at the Abbott Health & Fitness Expo during identified hours. No exceptions.
- Participants must provide photo identification upon picking up their packets to verify their identity as the registrant to whom the bib number is assigned.
- Participants are responsible for verifying that the timing device attached to their assigned bib number is worn correctly during the race.
- Event attendees must adhere to city, state and other public health guidelines and orders. Event attendees who are sick should not attend the Event. This includes Event Attendees who:Have a suspected or diagnosed/confirmed infectious illness
- Are exhibiting symptoms of infectious illness such as: cough, fever, chills, muscle pain, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, or sore throat
- Have had exposure to a suspected or confirmed infectious illness within 10 days of performing contracted onsite event site work
Venue Details
Grant Park, Chicago
Race Category
- Abbott Chicago 5K
- Full Marathon
T&C
Participation
- Registrants must be capable of completing the full distance, start line to finish line, within the Event time requirement of 6 hours and 30 minutes.
- To register, you must be 16 years of age or older on Event day. Registrants under 18 years of age must have the registration form completed by a parent or legal guardian permitting participation.
- Each participant must read and agree to/sign an Event waiver before participating in the Event. A parent or legal guardian must complete the registration form and agree to/sign the Event waiver for registrants under 18 years of age.
- The Event time requirement and age minimum apply to all forms of entry and Event participation.
- Any participant seeking accommodation in respect of a disability must submit a written request to the Para Athletics Coordinator at para.athletics@chicagomarathon.com.
- Participant Event number bibs are specific personal identifiers and may not be exchanged, transferred or sold to any other person.
- The sale, trade and/or transfer of Event entries/Event number bibs is strictly prohibited and will result in the disqualification and/or banning of any individuals involved from future events.
- Registration closure is determined and announced when event participation reaches the established participant capacity.
- Capacity is subject to change at the discretion of Event and government officials. In the event that capacity is reduced after registration is complete, Event organizers will inform participants of their accommodation options.
- All Event entry fees, and ancillary purchases are non-refundable and non-transferable.
- Participant Cancellation
- Participants have the option to pay an additional service fee for a 100% refund of the registration fee and additional products paid by the participant at the time of registration purchase if a participant cannot attend for one of the reasons listed in the Terms & ConditionsOpens a Dialog.
- Participants may cancel their entry at any time through their participant account. While all Event fees (entry, ancillary products, etc.) are non-refundable, except as set forth above, and will not be applied to future participation, participants who cancel their entry will have access to a guaranteed entry for the next Event. Please note, this opportunity is not available to participants who received a guaranteed entry for the Event through the charity or tour group applications.
- Event Cancellation
- The Event may be postponed, ended early or cancelled altogether by an Event official or governmental official for circumstances beyond the Event’s reasonable control, including, without limitation, war, epidemic, civil or political unrest, terrorism or inclement weather conditions. In such circumstance, Event officials will outline refund or deferment options in our Event policies.
- In the event of cancellation of the Event, the Event will have no responsibility for any costs incurred by the Participant as a result of cancellation including any travel, accommodation or other costs or expenses and the Event will have no liability or responsibility to the Participant.
- Participant Cancellation
Wheeled devices are not permitted on the Bank of America Chicago Marathon course by anyone other than a registered and authorized wheelchair, handcycle and duo team participants. Prohibited wheeled devices include non-registered wheelchairs and handcycles, baby joggers, strollers, skateboards, rollerblades and bicycles. Motorized devices of any kind are prohibited.
The use of selfie-sticks, camera mounts, video devices, computers or any similar devices by anyone while participating in the event is prohibited.
Any type of hydration backpack is not permitted. For the avoidance of doubt, fuel belts and hand-held water bottles are allowed. Please be aware you may be asked to empty the contents of these containers before entering Grant Park.
Music devices with headphones are permitted for use on the course; however, participants must be alert to their surroundings at all times and must pay attention to important announcements made in Grant Park and along the course. Music devices with headphones are not permitted for use by athletes in the American Development Program.
Additional prohibited items on the course route include, but are not limited to: large bags (backpacks, suitcases and rolling bags), hard-sided coolers, costumes covering the full face (except face coverings if mandated by governmental order), any non-forming bulky outfits extending beyond the perimeter of the body, props and non-running equipment, pets/animals (except for service animals that are trained to perform specific work or tasks for a person with a disability), alcoholic beverages, illegal substances, chairs, weapons, remote controlled aircrafts and drones.
Please note, any items deemed to be dangerous or inappropriate will be confiscated at the sole discretion of security personnel.