The 2025 Chicago Marathon is anticipated to be an exhilarating event with significant records at stake and an impressive international lineup of runners. Scheduled for Sunday, October 12, this race is part of the highly regarded World Marathon Majors series.
Key Details About the 2025 Chicago Marathon
Broadcast Information
The marathon will be broadcast live on NBC 5 Chicago, Telemundo Chicago, and TeleXitos starting at 8 a.m. ET. Streaming options include NBC 5 Chicago News, YouTube, and Peacock for viewers who want to watch online.
Men’s Elite Contenders
- John Korir: The defending champion aims to improve upon his 2:02:44 finish, which ranks as the second-fastest in race history. He is targeting a sub-2:01 time to challenge the world record of 2:00:35.
- Jacob Kiplimo: The half marathon world record-holder, Kiplimo finished second at the London Marathon with a time of 2:03:37.
- Other Contenders: This includes Timothy Kiplagat, Amos Kipruto, Geoffrey Kamworor, and CyBrian Kotut, all of whom have demonstrated strong performances in prior races.
- Bashir Abdi: The Belgian runner is returning after winning silver in the marathon at the Paris Olympics.
American Elite Runners
- Conner Mantz: The U.S. Olympic Trials champion is making a historic attempt to break the American record in marathon running. He recently clocked 2:05:08 at the Boston Marathon.
- Galen Rupp: The 2017 Chicago Marathon champion returns for his first full marathon in nearly two years.
- Emerging Talents: CJ Albertson and Casey Clinger will also represent the U.S. with hopes of strong finishes.
Women’s Elite Field
With three-time Chicago Marathon champ Ruth Chepngetich suspended, the women’s race is open for a new champion. A competitive field includes:
- Megertu Alemu: Former Chicago competitor, Alemu is looking to improve upon her third-place finish from two years ago.
- Hawi Feysa: This Ethiopian runner is having a stellar year, including a notable finish in Tokyo.
- Contenders to Watch: Irine Cheptai, Bedatu Hirpa, Haven Hailu Desse, and Calli Hauger-Thackery, who recently set a record as the second-fastest British marathoner.
- American Runners: Dakotah Popehn and Natosha Rogers are among those set to compete, with Rogers making her return after a personal best in Nagoya.
The 2025 Chicago Marathon promises to deliver remarkable performances and potential record-breaking finishes, captivating fans and athletes alike. With multiple storylines and a diverse field of elite athletes, the event is set to be a memorable marathon in history.
