The Chicago Marathon is October 13 and open to spectators at 9:30am at Grant Park but will not have access to the race start and finish areas on race day. There are three start waves – from 7:30 to 8:30am.

Spectators – Map and Info

  • To view runners closest to the start of the race, go to Grand Avenue, between Columbus Drive and State Street, near Mile 1, or anywhere along State Street, between Grand Avenue and Jackson Boulevard.
  • To view runners closest to the finish of the race, go to the Bank of America   Cheer Zone at Michigan Avenue and Roosevelt Road.
  • After the race, spectators should plan to meet their runners at the runner reunite area in Butler Field, located north of Jackson Drive, between Columbus Drive and Lake Shore Drive.