chicago marathon 2021

As the Bank of America Chicago Marathon quickly approaches, runners and spectators can now see where the course will run through the city.

The Bank of America Chicago Marathon has announced two new exceptions that will allow some runners to defer their entries to 2022, if needed in the lead-up to this year’s race.

The 2021 Bank of America Chicago Marathon is searching for volunteers leading up to and aiding in this fall’s big race.

Some of the world’s best elite runners will race at the 2021 Bank of America Chicago Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 10, organizers announced Tuesday, joining previously announced headliners Galen Rupp and Sara Hall at the start line.

Registered participants of the 2021 Bank of America Chicago Marathon will be required to provide proof of a complete COVID-19 vaccination series or a negative COVID-19 test result to participate in the marathon, race organizers announced Tuesday.

Some of the world’s best elite runners will race at the 2021 Bank of America Chicago Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 10, organizers announced Tuesday, joining previously announced headliners Galen Rupp and Sara Hall at the start line.

Dr. Melissa Nater, a pediatric cardiac intensivist at Advocate Children’s Hospital, is running this year’s Bank of America Chicago Marathon and talks about the COVID-19 vaccine as a way out of the pandemic and ticket to attending live events safely.

The Bank of America Chicago Marathon is six months away, but after the coronavirus pandemic turned things virtual in 2020, what can runners expect in 2021? Executive Race Director Carey Pinkowski joined NBC 5 to give us the latest.