The Bank of America Chicago Marathon returns on Sunday, with 40,000 runners expected from 50 states and 100 nationalities.

The 26.2-mile route passes through 29 different communities. Even if you’re not racing, the race will alter your travel arrangements on Sunday.
After the Berlin Marathon and London Marathon, both produced thrilling 2022 races, including a new men’s world record in the former, the Chicago Marathon will allow some of the world’s top marathon runners to race through the streets of the Windy City this Sunday (October 9th).

Since its inception in 1977, the Chicago Marathon has been a regular annual fixture and has become one of the most popular marathons in the world. Its fast, flat course allows runners to push the boundaries, and five world records have been set on the course, the most recent coming in 2019 when Brigid Kosgei set a fastest-ever women’s time for the 42.2km distance (26.2 miles) of 2:14:04 – a record that still stands today.

Last year’s champions Ruth Chepngetich and Seifu Tura return to the field on Sunday, each looking for a second consecutive victory in Chicago. They will be joined by a large American contingent, all eager to make an impression on their home territory.

Here’s what you should know about Chicago Marathon 2022:

When will the Chicago Marathon 2022 race be held?

The men’s wheelchair grouping will begin the race at 7:20 a.m. Sunday from Columbus Drive and Monroe Street in Grant Park. All of the scheduled start times are listed below:

7:20 a.m. – Wheelchair race begins (men).

7:21 a.m. – Wheelchair launch (women).

Handcycle begins at 7:23 a.m.

Wave 1 begins at 7:30 a.m.

Wave 2 begins at 8:00 a.m.

Wave 3 begins at 8:35 a.m.

How to Watch the 2022 Chicago Marathon:

Coverage of the event will be available across the world via TV broadcast and internet streaming partners, including Olympic Channel via Olympics.com in some locations.

From 7 to 11 a.m. CST, the Chicago Marathon will be carried live on NBC 5 Chicago, Telemundo Chicago, and TeleXitos in the United States. Live feeds will also be accessible at nbcchicago.com and telemunddochicago.com, as well as on the NBC 5 and Telemundo Chicago apps and the stations’ Roku and Apple TV channels.

• Broadcasting inside the US: fuboTV (try it free)
• Internatinational viewers can watch it here.

The class Chicago Marathon 2022:

The start and finish lines are located on Columbus Drive in Grant Park. The route follows Sheridan Road north, Damen Avenue west, and 35th Street south.

Can I observe from the start line Chicago Marathon?

No, only registered runners are permitted to view the start or finish line. Beginning at 9:30 a.m., spectators are permitted in Grant Park.

How can I watch or listen Chicago Marathon from the comfort of my own home?

From 7 to 11 a.m., NBC 5 Chicago and Telemundo Chicago will provide live TV coverage in both English and Spanish.

From 7 to 11 a.m., Peacock will broadcast the race on nbcchicago.com.

670 The race will be televised on Score Sports Radio from 6 to 10 a.m.

How can I locate a specific runner in Chicago Marathon?

The Chicago Marathon app will include runner tracking, elite athlete profiles, live streaming, weather forecasting, and an interactive route map. Download it from the Apple App Store or Google Play.

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When and where does the Chicago Marathon race end?

The finish line is located at Grant Park’s southern end. At around 9:30 a.m., elite runners are expected to cross first. All runners must complete the race in six and a half hours, which equates to a 15-minute mile pace.

Are there any COVID-19 constraints Chicago Marathon?

Anyone who has tested positive for COVID-19 since September 30th will be able to fill out an online form to request that their registration and entry money be deferred to the 2023 event. Click here for a comprehensive guide to determining whether you qualify for a deferment.

What is the prediction for Sunday Chicago Marathon?

According to AccuWeather, the weather will be mostly sunny, moderate, and dry, with a 5% chance of rain.

How can I track down a runner after the Chicago Marathon 2022 race?

Grant Park’s 27th Mile Post-Race Party and Runner Reunite area will open to spectators at 9:30 a.m. Spectators must go through security and bag screening at Entrance Gate No. 1 (Jackson Drive and Michigan Avenue) or Entrance Gate No. 4 (Jackson Drive and Michigan Avenue) (Ida B. Wells Drive and Michigan Avenue).

What is the most effective approach to avoid the course?

Public transportation is the most convenient way to move about and avoid traffic closures. Several L trains and buses can take you close to Grant Park and around the course. The CTA will provide additional L and bus service on race day.

Metra will run extra trains in the early morning and late afternoon on four of its lines: Metra Electric, Milwaukee District North, Union Pacific Northwest, and Union Pacific West.

When must I remove my parked automobile from the course?

Starting at 1 a.m. Sunday, any automobiles parked along the course will be towed.

When will the streets along the route be closed?

Beginning at 7 a.m. Sunday, streets along the course will be closed.

When will the roads reopen Chicago Marathon?

From 10 a.m. (around mile markers 1 and 2) until 6 p.m., streets will reopen in stages. Click here for a complete list of reopenings.

What are the best ways to avoid the Chicago Marathon race, both by automobile and by foot?

If you’re driving, the best way to avoid runners is to take DuSable Lake Shore Drive north or south.

Lower Wacker Drive is a good way to travel to Lake Michigan, the Magnificent Mile, Streeterville, or DuSable Lake Shore Drive from the east or west.

The Riverwalk is a convenient method to navigate around restricted Loop roadways on foot.

Stars to watch in the Chicago Marathon in 2022:

Kenya’s incumbent champion Chepngetich returns to defend her title in the women’s race. The 2019 World Champion set a personal best of 2:17:08 at the Dubai Marathon in 2019. She also finished third in the 2020 London Marathon and is the third-fastest woman in half marathon history (1:04:02).

Her nearest competition, compatriot Celestine Chepchirchir, has a faster time that is more than three minutes slower than Chepngetich’s, but her progress this year has seen her lower her PB by more than three minutes. Chepchirchir finished the Seoul Marathon in an astounding 2:20:10, and she hopes to break the 2:20 barrier in Chicago.

This year, she finished third among a trio of Kenyans with the quickest times in the women’s race. Vivian Kiplagat ran a personal best time of 2:20:18 in Milan last April, just eight seconds slower than Chepchirchir.

Chicago has historically drawn some of the best American long-distance runners, and this year will be no exception. Emily Sisson leads a strong field of US athletes, with the Tokyo 2020 10,000m track athletics Olympian coming off a great road racing season in which she broke the American half-marathon record in May 2022. Her personal best of 2:23:08 is two minutes quicker than that of her compatriot Laura Thweatt, who narrowly missed qualifying for the most recent Olympic Games.

The men’s field also has a returning winner, with Tura leading a top four comprised entirely of Ethiopian runners. Tura’s personal best time is 2:04:29, which ranks him 39th all-time. The 25-year-old finished the race in Chicago last year in 2:06:12.

On paper, Herpasa Negasa is the fastest man in the men’s field, with a time of 2:03:40 set in Dubai in 2019. He is the 18th fastest man ever over the marathon distance. Dawit Wolde (2:04:27) and Asrar Abderehman (2:04:43) are two other Ethiopians who can compete for the win.

Matt McDonald, one of the Americans in the race, will be seeking to build on his success in the 2019 Chicago Marathon, where he established a personal best time of 2:11:10. On the starting line with him will be a runner who finished just two seconds behind him in that race, Jerrell Mock, who finished in 2:10:37.