Where can I find the Bank of America Chicago Marathon route map?
Use the official course links on this page for the organiser route page, map PDF or route download.
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Route details
Bank of America Chicago Marathon has known course details for its marathon race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.
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Use the official course links on this page for the organiser route page, map PDF or route download.
Official course linksThe Bank of America Chicago Marathon is described as pancake flat.
The Bank of America Chicago Marathon route starts at Grant Park and finishes at Grant Park. It passes Grant Park, Lake Michigan lakefront, Willis Tower, Chinatown and Pilsen. the course has produced seven world records.
Fully closed-road 26.2-mile course through 29 Chicago neighborhoods. On-course entertainment includes mariachi bands in Pilsen and lion dancers in Chinatown; headphones permitted. 20.
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