Chicago Marathon 2022 gets underway Sunday starting in Grant Park. Here's our guide with the start time, street closures and the route map.
This is the 44th year for the bank of America Chicago marathon. It attracts runners from all 50 states 100 countries, making it one of the premiere athletic events in the world.Bank of America Marathon in Chicago adds nonbinary division for 1st time ever
According to Choose Chicago, the marathon creates over 2,500 jobs and equates to over $100 million in income for workers.The race starts at about 6:30 a.m. Sunday in Grant Park, it heads north to Wrigleyville, south to Loop, west to Damen, then south to Bridgeport before returning to Grant Park for the finish.Balbo from Columbus to DuSable Lake Shore Drive at 10 a.m. through Wednesday, Oct. 12 at 6 a.m.Jackson from Columbus to DuSable Lake Shore Drive at 10 a.m. through Monday, Oct. 10 at 6 a.m.
Ida B. Wells from Michigan Avenue to Congress Plaza will close at 4 a.m. through Sunday, Oct. 9 at 8 p.m. Columbus Drive from Jackson to Ida B. Wells will close at 4 a.m. and reopen on Sunday, Oct. 9 at 8 p.m.Columbus Drive from Randolph to Monroe Street will close at 6 a.m. and open on Sunday, Oct. 9 at noon.
Roosevelt Road from Columbus Drive to DuSable Lake Shore Dive will close at 11 a.m. and open on Sunday, Oct. 9 at 6 p.m.Michigan Avenue from Madison to 9th Street will close at 4 a.m. and open on Sunday, Oct. 9 at 9 a.m.