Chicago Marathon 2025: Date, Schedule, Elite Fields, and Prize Money Details
The Chicago Marathon 2025 is set for Sunday, October 12, taking place in Grant Park. This prestigious event attracts elite runners from around the globe, showcasing top talents in the marathon arena.
Notable Participants and Elite Field
Among the elite participants are the defending champion John Korir from Kenya and impressive contenders from Ethiopia.
Men’s Elite Field
- John Korir, KEN – 2:02:44 (Chicago 2024)
- Timothy Kiplagat, KEN – 2:02:55 (Tokyo 2024)
- Amos Kipruto, KEN – 2:03:13 (Tokyo 2023)
- CyBrian Kotut, KEN – 2:03:22 (Berlin 2024)
- Bashir Abdi, BEL – 2:03:36 (Rotterdam 2021)
- Jacob Kiplimo, UGA – 2:03:37 (London 2025)
- Conner Mantz, USA – 2:05:08 (Boston 2025)
- Marc Scott, GBR – 2:11:19 (London 2024)
Women’s Elite Field
- Megertu Alemu, ETH – 2:16:34 (London 2024)
- Hawi Feysa, ETH – 2:17:00 (Tokyo 2025)
- Irine Cheptai, KEN – 2:17:51 (Chicago 2024)
- Calli Hauger-Thackery, GBR – 2:21:24 (Berlin 2024)
- Lindsay Flanagan, USA – 2:23:31 (Chicago 2024)
Start Times and Coverage
The race will feature multiple waves. Here are the start times for the elite categories:
- 7:20 a.m.: Marathon Wheelchair start (Men)
- 7:21 a.m.: Marathon Wheelchair start (Women)
- 7:23 a.m.: Marathon Handcycle start
- 7:30 a.m.: Wave 1 start (Elite & Corrals A, B, C, D, E)
- 7:45 a.m.: Wave 2 (Blue) start
Viewers in the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, and the Republic of Ireland can watch the event live on FloTrack. Coverage begins at 1:15 PM BST (7:15 AM local time).
Prize Money Details
The prize purse for both the men’s and women’s elite races totals $560,000, divided equally between the two categories. The prize distribution is as follows:
- 1st Place: $100,000
- 2nd Place: $75,000
- 3rd Place: $50,000
- 4th Place: $30,000
- 5th Place: $25,000
Additionally, there are bonuses for breaking course records:
- Men’s course record (2:00:35): $50,000
- Women’s course record (2:09:56): $50,000
The Chicago Marathon 2025 is anticipated to showcase an exciting competition with elite athletes aiming for personal bests and record-setting performances. With a solid prize incentive and a competitive field, the race promises to be a significant event on the marathon calendar.
