Organizers: Chicago Marathon had record economic impact for city in 2025
The 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon set a record for its economic impact on the city in 2025, organizers said Thursday.
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The 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon set a record for its economic impact on the city in 2025, organizers said Thursday.
Jacob Kiplimo of Uganda was the winner among the men, with a finishing time of 2:02:23.
Of the participating runners, 25% were visiting Chicago for the first time, and a third came in from international locations, according to Bank of America Chicago president Rita Cook.
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Participants ran through the city's West Side while viewing some historical sites along the course route.
The course weaves through our historic parks and boulevards, starting and finishing in Garfield Park with some scenic loops through Humboldt and Douglass Parks.
With today's race, there are many closures in the downtown area, mostly around Grant Park.
The event is underway in Grant Park. Director Carey Pinkowski talks about the thousands of runners hitting the pavement while getting a tour of the city.
More than 50,000 runners and wheelchair athletes are amped up and getting ready to race in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. On their way to the finish line, they will run through 29 Chicago neighborhoods.
A strong cold front plows through our area this afternoon, opening the door for high winds late day through the evening. Northwest winds may gust to 40 mph.
The stage is set for the Chicago Marathon, and runners are ready.
Willocks is participating in her first marathon this Sunday but she's no stranger to running. She signed up for her first 5K seven years ago and since then she's done long distance runs around the world from the Virgin Islands to Serbia.
Alvear will be running this Sunday as part of team After School Matters. She said her running journey started two years ago when she lost her grandmother and searched for ways to heal.
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The race started in Garfield Park, went through Douglass and Humboldt Park, and finished back in Garfield.
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The Shamrock Shuffle kicked off Sunday morning with thousands of participants hitting the pavement starting in Grant Park and making their way around the Loop.
The 8K and 2-mile races will take place at Grant Park at 8:30 a.m.
Thousands will take to the streets for the annual Shamrock Shuffle. For one participant, what he's looking forward to in the race is to "get it over with."
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