In a remarkable display of enthusiasm for running, more than 160,000 individuals have applied for the 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon, setting a new event record. The marathon is scheduled for October 12, 2025, with expectations that over 53,000 participants will cross the finish line [9d55e710].
This surge in applications follows a successful 2024 event, which saw over 81,000 finishers. Executive Race Director Carey Pinkowski attributed this excitement to the community's passion for the marathon and the various running events associated with it [9d55e710].
To enhance the event's appeal, new logos have been unveiled for the Bank of America Chicago Distance Series, which includes the Chicago Marathon and other related races. The series aims to foster a sense of community and encourage participation across various skill levels [9d55e710].
Guaranteed entries for the marathon will be available for legacy finishers, time qualifiers, charity runners, and those who completed the 2024 marathon. The Charity Program associated with the marathon has raised over $322 million since its inception in 2002, with 217 nonprofit organizations participating in the 2025 program [9d55e710].
Additionally, the Bank of America Chicago 13.1, a half-marathon event, is scheduled for June 1, 2025, and the Shamrock Shuffle will take place on March 23, 2025, further promoting running and community engagement in the lead-up to the marathon [9d55e710].