Grant Park, the Magnificent Mile, Mount Roosevelt – yes, the marathon race, which has given 6 world records in the open divisions, is back in Chicago for the 47th edition. The 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon promises even more thrill, especially in the men’s division, as the race, one of the six World Marathon Majors (WMM) races, sees the return of some big names in distance running.

The Chicago Marathon, known for its almost flat course, always promises fast times and even records, which won’t be an exception this time when the 26.2-mile distance is run on October 12. More than 53000 participants are set to test their endurance, speed, and grit in the various categories given below.

The professional men and women open division marathon will start at 7:30 a.m. CT. The Wheelchair M

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