The Latest Breaking News from the Chicago Marathon

Fear and loathing on the marathon trail: Tensions high as thousands of runners flock to Chicago race with ICE roving streets

The marathon is taking place as President Donald Trump’s ‘Operation Midway Blitz’ floods city with immigration enforcement agents

The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2025

Kenya's John Korir follows brother's advice to men's Boston Marathon title, place in history

Six months after claiming the top spot on the podium at the Chicago Marathon, John Korir toed the start line of his third Boston Marathon feeling good about his chances

The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2025

Speedy East Africans at the fore

This week on The Sound Kitchen you’ll hear the answer to the question about the Chicago Marathon. There’s “The Listener’s Corner” with Paul Myers, Erwan Rome’s “Music from Erwan”, and of course, the new quiz and bonus questions too, so click on the “Play” button above and enjoy!

Radio France Internationale · Nov 16, 2024

Kelvin Kiptum Defies Limits in Chicago Marathon, Breaking the World Record

The marathon has always been the ultimate test of an athlete's endurance. On October 8, 2023, at the Chicago Marathon, a remarkable feat was achieved as Kelvin Kiptum, a Kenyan athlete, shattered the men's marathon world record, becoming the first person to complete the race in under 2 hours and…

inkl · Oct 16, 2023

‘One in a million’ marathon runner did not expect to make history at the finish line

Evanston resident Allison Naval signed up for the Chicago Marathon earlier in the year — thinking she would finally get to cross something off of her bucket list.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 11, 2023

‘Go random stranger!’ and other spectator signs at the Chicago Marathon

From Taylor Swift references to digs at Donald Trump, Chicago marathon spectators got creative with their encouragement.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 8, 2023

Kelvin Kiptum breaks a world record in his U.S. marathon debut

The self-coached 23-year-old runner from Kenya beat two-time Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge's previous world record by 34 seconds at the Chicago Marathon.

WEKU · Oct 8, 2023

Kiptum sets world marathon record in Chicago in 2:00:35, breaking Kipchoge's mark

Kelvin Kiptum set a world record in the Chicago Marathon

The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2023

Chicago Marathon participants find solace in running

Though many compete in this event with the Olympics at the forefront of their mind, the Chicago Marathon provides people an opportunity to feel a sense of accomplishment through completing the race.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 7, 2023

The Chicago Marathon showcases the ‘Soul of Chicago’

One-third of the runners participating are from different countries and on Sunday, the millionth runner will cross the finish line in Grant Park. Those competing will have a shared experience that bonds them together.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 6, 2023