People“I Was Really Scared of the Marathon. But Now I’m Excited.”Top runner Emma Grace Hurley faces her fears by lining up for the Chicago Marathon on Sunday.Sarah Wassner FlynnOctober 7, 2026
NewsClayton Young Has a Torn Hamstring. He's Still Going for the American Record.The 2024 Olympian says he 'isn't at 100%,' but he's not backing off his goal of breaking Conner Mantz's 2:04:43 on October 11.Sarah Wassner FlynnSeptember 29, 2026
RacingFeel Like Every Marathon Is Sold Out? Race Directors Share Smart Ways to Up Your Chances.Runners got shut out of 83 percent of this year's spring marathons. Here's how to make sure you're not among them this fall.John HancSeptember 28, 2026
RacingI’m Proudly Racing a Turkey Trot “Undercooked”—Join me?Our resident road speedster accepts his biggest Thanksgiving challenge yet: slowing down, smiling, and yes, wearing a banana onesie.David GleisnerNovember 24, 2025
Road ShoesThe Fastest Shoes at the 2025 Chicago MarathonFrom Jacob Kiplimo’s risk-taking win in the Alphafly 3 to Hawi Feysa’s breakout in the Adidas Adios Pro Evo 2, here’s what powered the fastest feet through Chicago.Andrew LyleOctober 14, 2025
NewsMantz Breaks American Marathon Record in 2:04:43The wait is over. After 23 years, Conner Mantz has done what no other American man could—set a new standard for what’s possible.Ali NolanOctober 13, 2025
ApparelHow Artist Greg Itahara Turned the Lowly Singlet Into the Coolest CanvasArtist Greg Itahara’s exclusive singlet designs are popping up at the world’s biggest marathons, including the Chicago Marathon. Sarah Wassner FlynnOctober 10, 2025
GeneralThe Local Runner’s Guide to ChicagoThe Chicago Marathon may be the main event, but make no mistake—Chicago is a runner’s paradise all year. Brittany VermeerOctober 8, 2025
CultureThey Get Paid to Pull Others Along to World Records. What It’s Like to Be a Professional Pacer.Pacemaking is a time-tested, albeit controversial, practice in professional running. Who are these runners stringing others along to success, how do they do it, and should it be allowed?Johanna GartonFebruary 24, 2025
RacingRuth Chepngetich’s New Marathon Record Was Outrageous. Was It Fair?Critics say the first sub-2:10 marathon was impossible—and fueled by doping. Our columnist examines the science as he tries to make sense of the backlash. Alex HutchinsonSeptember 10, 2025
RacingCan We Celebrate and Be Skeptical of Ruth Chepng'etich’s Marathon World Record?Her performance may feel otherworldly, but it has real-world implications for our own goals, tooBrian MetzlerOctober 26, 2024
People14 Weeks Ago He Didn’t Run. Now He’s Running Chicago to Save His Dad’s Life.Kyle LaPlant is running the 2024 Chicago Marathon—not just as a personal challenge, but to become a living organ donor Drew DawsonOctober 10, 2024
Racing“I’m Suffering With You.” Olympic Champ Matthew Centrowitz and Keira D’Amato Going for Marathon Magic in ChicagoCentrowitz, the 2016 Olympic 1500-meter champion, is planning to go the distance with his long-time friend and former American record holder before his life takes a couple of big turns Erin StroutOctober 9, 2024
RacingEverything You Need to Know About the 2024 Chicago MarathonFrom insider tips on the course to spectating to expert restaurant recommendations, this guide to the Chicago Marathon has you coveredAli Nolan, Brian MetzlerOctober 7, 2024
RacingIn Pursuit of a Six Star MedalFinishing all six of the World Marathon Majors—and perhaps soon to be a seventh—is an increasingly popular (and worthy!) goal among age-group runnersAshley MateoOctober 18, 2024
NewsThe Legacy of Kelvin Kiptum, and the Enduring Quest for What’s Possible in the MarathonThe anguish over the untimely passing of Kelvin Kiptum will be felt in the running world for years to come Brian MetzlerJuly 10, 2025
NewsKelvin Kiptum Shatters Marathon World Record in Chicago Sifan Hassan runs second-fastest women’s time; Des Linden breaks American master’s recordBrian MetzlerOctober 8, 2023
PeopleDeena Kastor’s Best Race and How She Achieved ItKastor ran a masters marathon record by using “roller coaster” training, a smart taper, and practicing mental toughness and positivity.Amby BurfootAugust 24, 2020
