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2026 Chicago Marathon Recap: Big Crowds, Brutal Sunshine, and a Race That Fell Apart
October 14, 202616 min read
My Chicago 2026 race recap: outstanding crowds, relentless sunshine, a tough final third, and what my pace and heart rate data revealed.
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 the Chicago Marathon? Your 2027 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 3:54:39, then stopped running for a year. Here's how March and April 2026 brought me back.
The 2026 Chicago Marathon Elite Field Just Got Announced, and It's Stacked
July 23, 20265 min read
Chicago Marathon organizers announced the professional field for the 48th running. Here's what stood out in the men's, women's, and wheelchair divisions.
The Reddit Round-Up: What r/ChicagoMarathon Was Talking About in July 2026
August 9, 20266 min read
Ten weeks out and the sub is in full peak-training mode. Corral assignments and summer heat dominated July, plus my own read on both since I'm living through the same block.
Stop Checking the Temperature. Check the Dew Point Instead.
September 3, 20269 min read
Heat and humidity wreck more training runs than anything else. Here's what a full Chicago summer of logging dew point next to pace and heart rate actually showed me.
The Chicago Marathon Is Adding Water Refill Stations This Year
September 7, 20263 min read
The 2026 Chicago Marathon is adding four Culligan Water Refill Stations on course. Here's where they are, how they work, and what to know if you run with a soft flask or hydration vest.
2026 Chicago Marathon Medal: What It Looks Like
September 14, 20263 min read
The 2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon medal, revealed via Instagram: the skyline design, the ribbon, and what's engraved on the back.
2026 Chicago Marathon Race Week Checklist: What Is Coming and When
September 24, 20264 min read
The confirmed packet ticket date, Expo hours, corral close times, wave starts, aid station layout, bib rules, and course time limit for race week.