The Bank of America Chicago Marathon returns for its 47th year this Sunday, October 12. A record-breaking fleet of 53,000 participants will be racing through the city streets and—whether you plan to cheer on the runners from the sidelines or not—there are a slew of road closures you need to know about.

Read on for a comprehensive list of streets that will be shut down, and for how long.

What roads will be closed for the 2025 Chicago Marathon?

Grant Park closures:

Balbo Dr from Columbus Dr to DuSable Lake Shore Dr, 10am on Sept 25 to 3pm on Oct 17

Jackson Dr from Columbus Dr to DuSable Lake Shore Dr, 10am on Oct 9 to 6am on Oct 14

Balbo Dr from Michigan Ave to Columbus Dr, 4am on Oct 9 to 3pm on Oct 13

Columbus Dr from Ida B. Wells Dr to Balbo Dr, 4am on Oct 9 to 3pm on Oct 13

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