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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
PR-worthy Bucket List Charity Race Qualifier Race
Adjectives used to describe the race
Flat Crowded
Race Report
First marathon and loved it! Lots of great energy during the run. Loved all the signs and specially Nike’s ones.
Pro Tips for First-Time Racers
Don’t bring a camel type of hydration vest.
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Race Photos
Pre-Race Experience
Registration
3
Communication
4
Parking/Shuttles
N/A
Bathrooms
3
Race Briefing
N/A
Expo/Packet pick-up
3
During Race Experience
Course signage
4
Water availability
5
Fuel/Food options
4
Aid station organization
4
Transition/Drop bag area
N/A
Volunteers
N/A
On-course bathrooms
3
Post Race Experience
Medals
4
Swag/T-shirt
1
Finish line food
1
Food vendors
1
Race Expo
3
Bathrooms
3