2015 Chicago Marathon - Runner Tracking, Mobile App, & More

Get ready for the 2015 Chicago Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 11th with some handy tools for tracking runners:

• sign up for Chicago Marathon text and social media tracking
• to get live, unofficial race results, go to results.chicagomarathon.com
• download the official Chicago Marathon mobile app, for Apple iOS and for Android
• get more details from the general information page, which includes start times, participant guide, the official race guide, and more

On Twitter, follow the official @ChiMarathon account and look for the hashtag #ChiMarathon for updates.

Good luck to all runners!

2014 Chicago Marathon - [RESULTS] Runner Tracking, Course Map, & More

See details on the 2014 Chicago Marathon below, including runner tracking.

The 2014 Chicago Marathon takes place Sunday, Oct. 12th, and here are some details you'll want to know to be fully prepared for the race.

[UDATE: see 2014 Chicago Marathon results here. You can also view race results from 1996 to 2013.]

First off, you'll want to sign up for runner tracking. This lets you have your split times posted to your Twitter feed or Facebook account, or sent to your mobile phone as text messages. And get familiar with the Chicago Marathon course, race rules, aid stations, and more:

• participant information
• participant guide 
• course map (PDF), course amenities, street closures, etc.
• runner expo and packet pick-up
• race results page (check here when race is underway)

The flat, fast course of the 2014 Chicago Marathon is optimal for fast times, so there's no shortage of world-class athletes converging on the Windy City this weekend. See the elite field press release PDF).

Good luck to all running in Sunday's Chicago Marathon!

2013 Chicago Marathon - Runner Tracking & Race-Day Results

[UPDATE, Sun. Sunday, Oct. 13th: see live race-day Chicago Marathon results here: results.chicagomarathon.com/2013 ]

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Sunday, Oct. 13th is the 2013 Chicago Marathon. If you want to follow a runner, here's where to find a (rather lengthy) list of FAQs about the process. The bottom line is that Web tracking is closed, but you can track via text by texting the runner's bib number to 21970. Check that FAQ if you want to find more information. (Note: the FAQ says, "You can still track via your mobile phone by texting BIB# to 37619." If one number doesn't work, try the other.)

We'll add info about tracking and results that are available during the race once the event has begun. The Chicago Marathon may offers finish-line video as well.

For other information about the race (course, parking, etc.), see the Chicago Marathon website, chicagomarathon.com.

Good luck to all runners!

2011 Chicago Marathon - (Watch LIVE!) - Runner Tracking, Course Info, FAQs

See details on Sunday's 2011 Chicago Marathon below.

UPDATE: Watch the Chicago Marathon live online here
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If you're running (or watching) the 2011 Chicago Marathon, here is some must-now information you'll want to have. This year's race takes place Sunday, Oct. 9th.

• Sign up for runner tracking on the web until Oct. 8th. You'll get SMS text messages with your runner's progress at 10K, half, 30K, and finish. After the 8th, you can sign up with your phone
  
  
• Get the 2011 Chicago Marathon course map (PDF file)
  
  
• Find details on start corrals
  
• Get answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs)
  
  
• Download the Chicago Marathon spectator guide (PDF file)
  
  
• Get information on street closures

According to the Chicago Marathon website, temperatures are forecast to be in the upper 50s in the morning and in the mid to upper 70s in the afternoon. The race has an Event Alert System to keep runners updated with weather-related information; participants might want to learn about this before race time.

Good luck to all runners in the 2011 Chicago Marathon!