Our data analyst and BQ expert explains how this year’s 5:17 cutoff could have been even bigger—and what exactly to expect ...
On Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, more than 55,000 runners lined up to race the Chicago Marathon. As marathons go, Chicago is always ...
Chicago is famously flat and fast. But carpeted bridges, GPS glitches, and race-day adrenaline can throw off even experienced runners. Deena Kastor and Susanna Sullivan share how to prepare. The 2024 ...
How we reported this: Our contributor, Sarah Gearhart, interviewed elite runners Deena Kastor and Susanna Sullivan to glean practical tips for everyday runners lining up to run the Chicago Marathon ...