2013 Shamrock Shuffle

In preparation for the 2013 Bank of America Chicago Marathon

Securing a Marathon a...

Few people believe security will be the same in the wake of the Boston blasts, but on a course that's 26.2 miles long, securing it is a big job. Nesita Kwan reports.

Chicago Marathon To Go On As Planned

Tight security measures already in place as Chicago prepares for its marathon in October.

Olympian Lisa Uhl First Female to Cross...

Despite Olympians and professional athletes running in the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle, the winner of the event was not who many expected.

Race Rerouted After Man Threatens to Jump...

SWAT police officers were able to remove the man from his perch before the Shamrock Shuffle, a race expected to draw more than 40,000 participants, began, according to Chicago Police News Affairs.

Full Shuffle Coverage

Check out photos, videos and a live stream of the 2013 Shamrock Shuffle in Chicago.

Sunday, Oct 7, 2012 at 08:26 AM CDT

2012 Bank of America Chicago Marathon

The 2012 Bank of America race begins. Elite runners lead the course.

Chicago Marathon

Tuesday, Feb 19, 2013 at 09:42 AM CST

2012 Bank of America Chicago Marathon Photos

Congratulations to all the participants who competed in the 2012 Bank of America... See Full Gallery

Sunday, Oct 7, 2012 at 06:05 AM CDT

Meet Wheelchair Marathoner Darwin Coligado

Coligado spent 13 years in the U.S. Navy but lost the use of his legs in a motorcycle crash.

Track Marathon Runners

Sunday, Oct 7, 2012 at 06:01 AM CDT

Track Marathon Runners by Texts and Social Media

Technology introduced at last year's Bank of America Chicago Marathon is back to help make tracking runners' progress on the course easier.

Saturday, Oct 6, 2012 at 08:04 PM CDT

Final Preparations for the Chicago Marathon

One day before the race and preparations are being finalized before Sunday's Bank of America Chicago Marathon. NBC 5 Emily Florez reports the last minute details being worked out and how the cooler temperatures...

Saturday, Oct 6, 2012 at 03:06 PM CDT

Bank of America Chicago Marathon Charity Program

Runners are not the only winners in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, so are the charities. One of the most successful charity teams, Team World Vision, stops by Studio 5 to talk about how they hope...

Saturday, Oct 6, 2012 at 02:55 PM CDT

High Carb Cuisine for Chicago Marathon

Chef Heinz Beck of La Pergola at the Waldorf Astoria's Rome Caverleri in Italy presents Fagottelli Carbonara ahead of the Chicago Marathon. You can find the full recipe for Fagottelli Carbonara here here.

Street Closures

Friday, Apr 5, 2013 at 12:36 PM CDT

Plan Ahead: Marathon Street Closures

The annual Bank of America Chicago Marathon expects 45,000 runners to participate in Sunday's event and millions of spectators, leading to road closures and traffic jams around the city.

Sunday, Oct 7, 2012 at 06:11 AM CDT

Deb Mell Runs Through Cancer

Among the thousands of runners in Sunday's Bank of America Chicago Marathon is State Rep. Deb Mell, who fewer than two months ago was forced into a major life decision. Carol Marin reports.

About Us

We've gone green! Welcome to our 2013 Bank of America Chicago Marathon section. You'll notice a little splash of color here over the next few weeks as we get down to business on the Shamrock Shuffle.