Bank of America Chicago Marathon 2025: Runners learn their selection status

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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – OCTOBER 09: Runners wait for the start of the 2022 Chicago Marathon on October 09, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

CHICAGO – The Bank of America Chicago Marathon will inform runners on Thursday of their selection status for the 2025 race, scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, in Grant Park.

The marathon continues to enjoy great popularity: more than 160,000 applicants vied to take part.

Organizers expect more than 53,000 runners to cross the finish line, setting another record.

This year’s selection highlights the growing popularity of the Chicago Distance Series, which also includes the Shamrock Shuffle 8K Run and Chicago 13.1.

In 2024, the series recorded over 81,000 finishers, with 2,700 participants completing all three events.

“Today we welcome a new field of participants to the Bank of America Chicago Marathon and open the next chapter of the Bank of America Chicago Distance Series,” said Executive Race Director Carey Pinkowski. “When we launched the series in 2023, our goal was to celebrate Chicago’s running community, from individuals discovering the sport for the first time to our long-time participants. We continue to be impressed by the running community’s enthusiasm and enthusiasm for the events and we are excited to launch a new look that celebrates Chicago and the spirit of each race.”

If you’re thinking about attending the 2025 Bank of America Chicago Distance Series, don’t wait too long – spots are expected to fill up quickly!

Bank of America Chicago Marathon

The Bank of America Chicago Marathon takes place on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, Runners selected through Thursday’s drawing join those who secured guaranteed spots during the four-week application period.

Guaranteed participants include senior finishers, time qualifiers, international tour group participants, charity runners, 2024 Bank of America Chicago Distance Series finishers and those who have canceled their participation in the 2024 race.

Runners who did not participate in the drawing still have the opportunity to participate through the Bank of America Chicago Marathon Charity program. Since its inception in 2002, the program has raised more than $322 million for local, national and global causes.

The 2025 Charitable Program includes 217 nonprofit organizations across ten categories of causes, including advocacy, animal rights and welfare, education, environment, health care and youth development. Participants who register with an official charity must raise at least $2,100.

For more information click here: chicagomarathon.com.

Bank of America Chicago 13.1

The Bank of America Chicago 13.1 will take place on Sunday, June 1, 2025 and will welcome more than 9,000 runners for its fourth annual half marathon. The race begins and ends in Garfield Park.

After the race, participants and community members are invited to the Race Day Festival, which features entertainment, health and wellness activities, and community activations. The celebration also includes the West Wellness Walk, a 1.31-mile walk taking place on Saturday, May 31st.

For more information about the event and to register, visit chicago13point1.com.

Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle

The Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle returns on Sunday, March 23, 2025, celebrating its 44th year as a beloved Chicago tradition and the unofficial kickoff of the current season.

More than 24,000 runners are expected to take part in the unique 8km (4.97 miles) run through the Loop.

For those looking for shorter distances, The Mile takes place on Saturday March 22nd and a 2-Mile Walk on Sunday March 23rd.

All events begin and end in Chicago’s Grant Park.

For additional event details and registration information, visit shamrockshuffle.com.