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Chicago Marathon Weather History: Temperature Conditions From 2007 to Today
January 26, 202612 min read
Complete Chicago Marathon weather history and temperature data from the 2007 heat shutdown to record-breaking conditions. Historical weather patterns, race day temperatures, and what to expect on race day.
Lottery Day 2026: The 5 Stages of Chicago Marathon Emotion
December 11, 202510 min read
The Chicago Marathon lottery results dropped today, and if you spent the morning refreshing your bank app like it was a live sports ticker, you were not alone.
A Practical Guide to Winter Running in Chicago
20257 min read
Winter running in Chicago hits different. Some days you feel like a warrior. Other days you feel like an extra in Frozen who took a wrong turn. But if you gear up right and play it smart, winter can be one of the best seasons to build fitness.
Didn't Get Into Chicago Marathon? Your Complete Charity Team Guide
December 12, 20258 min read
Rejected in the lottery? A charity bib might be your path to the start line. Here's everything you need to know about running Chicago for a cause.
2026 Shamrock Shuffle Guide: Parking, Corrals, Course & More
March 10, 20268 min read
Everything you need for the 2026 Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle: packet pickup hours, CTA directions, parking, corral wave times, aid station locations, and post-race party details.
The Best Chicago Run Clubs for Every Type of Runner
May 13, 20267 min read
10 picks organized by what you are looking for, not by neighborhood.
March and April 2026: Starting Over
May 27, 202610 min read
I ran the 2024 Chicago Marathon in 3:54:29, then stopped running for a year. Here's how March and April 2026 brought me back.