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Chicago Marathon: Course map, live stream, TV info and more

By Mike Dyce

CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 09: Abel Kirui of Kenya wins the men's race at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon where TAG Heuer Is The Official Timekeeper Of The Chicago Marathon on October 9, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Daniel Boczarski/Getty Images for TAG Heuer)
CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 09: Abel Kirui of Kenya wins the men's race at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon where TAG Heuer Is The Official Timekeeper Of The Chicago Marathon on October 9, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Daniel Boczarski/Getty Images for TAG Heuer) /
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Runners will compete in the Chicago marathon on Sunday, and here is how you can watch it all online.

October in Chicago means it’s marathon time. The temperatures are typically cool enough to be comfortable running without overheating. This year, the Marathon is being run for the 40th year.

Chicago is a flat city, and consequently, the marathon is known as a fast course in the absence of elevation changes and climbs. Four world records and several national records been set in Chicago.

Chicago is also a city of 77 neighborhoods, and the marathon will go through 29 of them. The race starts near Millenium Park and the iconic “Bean”. It goes over the Chicago River on Columbus, crosses Michigan Avenue and the Magnificent Mile on Grand before gutting back across the river at State Street. It will cross the main branch of the river four times, where some of the most beautiful bridges are.

The route also cuts up through Old Town and Lincoln Park, before going towards the revived West Loop.

Next: All live stream info in one place

Date: Sunday, Oct. 8
Start time: 7:30 a.m. CT
TV Info: NBC5 Chicago and Telemundo
Live Stream: nbcchicago.com and telemundochicago.com

Live Stream Information

The marathon will live stream in English on NBC Chicago’s website and in Spanish on Telemundo Chicago’s website.

Live coverage on NBC will run 7 – 11 a.m. CT and on Telemundo, live reports will air from 7 – 9 a.m. CT and from 9 – 10 a.m. CT move over to Telexitos.

The live streams on each site will run from 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. CT, including live video of finishers crossing the finish line.

Radio Information

670 The Score in Chicago will provide coverage of the race from 7 – 11 a.m. CT. You can live stream their broadcast on their website.

Course Map

Spectator Viewing Information

If you want to brave the elements and watch the race in person, you can watcha long the route. Viewers are not allowed to access the start and finish areas, so if loved ones are running you’ll need to make other plans to meet up after the race. Officials recommend Butler Field, north of Jackson Drive between Columbus Drive and Lake Shore Drive.

Chicago marathon officials recommend two specific viewing locations, including a meetup spot:

  • To view runners closest to the start of the race, go to Grand Avenue, between Columbus Drive and State Street, near Mile 1, or anywhere along State Street, between Grand Avenue and Jackson Boulevard.
  • To view runners closest to the finish of the race, Michigan Avenue and Roosevelt Road.

Runner Tracking

If loved ones are running, you can track them through the Bank of America Chicago Marathon Mobile App, available in the App and Google Play stores.

Marathon Day Schedule

Grant Park, Chicago

5:30 a.m. – Gear check opens
5:30 a.m. – Start corrals open
7:20 a.m. – Wheelchair Start
7:21 a.m. – Handcycle Start
7:23 a.m. – Athletes with Disabilities Start
7:30 a.m. – Wave 1 Start
8:00 a.m. – Wave 2 Start
8:35 a.m. – Wave 3 Start

Bank of America Chicago Marathon 27th Mile Post-Race Party
Grant Park, Butler Field
9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

*Times are subject to change.