The Chicago Marathon took place on October 12, with over 50,000 runners participating.
The event is the sixth World Marathon Major of the 2025 calendar, featuring numerous storylines.
Athletes competed in nice conditions on the streets of Chicago, with wheelchair racers finishing and others approaching the finish line.
Dan Beck, deputy news editor at Runner’s World, led the news coverage of the event.
He has experience covering major running events, including the Olympic Games and Boston Marathon.
Beck is a former collegiate distance runner and currently resides in Philadelphia.
Author’s summary: Results from the 2025 Chicago Marathon.