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Chicago Marathon
Chicago, IL | Oct 12, 2025
Distance
26.2 mi
Participation Type
Individual
Course Type
Loop
Race Finish Status
Finished
Terrain
Road
5.0
Difficulty level:
Manageable
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Adjectives used to describe the race
Flat Smooth
Race Report
This was my first ever marathon and I thought it was a great way to kick off my marathon running phase! It was an approachable first marathon, well organized and very pace inclusive. It started early and finished early compared to other world major marathons. I would absolutely do this race again.
Pro Tips for First-Time Racers
Bathrooms on the course have lines early in the race. Pre-race bathrooms were fine but try to strategically plan your bathroom breaks during the race. I lost 4 minutes waiting for one at mile 8.
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Race Photos
Pre-Race Experience
Registration
5
Communication
5
Parking/Shuttles
5
Bathrooms
3
Race Briefing
5
Expo/Packet pick-up
5
During Race Experience
Course signage
5
Water availability
5
Fuel/Food options
5
Aid station organization
5
Transition/Drop bag area
5
Volunteers
5
On-course bathrooms
3
Post Race Experience
Medals
5
Swag/T-shirt
3
Finish line food
5
Food vendors
4
Race Expo
5
Bathrooms
5