# Chicago Marathon Draws Thousands of Runners

> Chicago Marathon runners tackle 26.2 miles through diverse neighborhoods with global participants cheering on.
- Title: Chicago Marathon Draws Thousands of Runners | Shortify
- Summary: Chicago Marathon runners tackle 26.2 miles through diverse neighborhoods with global participants cheering on. Chicago Marathon runners completed 26.2 miles…
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- Source: Chicago Sun-Times — https://chicago.suntimes.com/chicago-marathon/2026/10/11/chicago-marathon-photos
- Published: 2026-10-12T01:37:13.446+00:00
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## Chicago Marathon Begins
Tens of thousands of Chicago Marathon runners started their journey on foot as the sun rose over North Columbus Drive in Grant Park.
## 26.2 Miles Through Chicago
Runners covered 26.2 miles of distinct neighborhoods from the Loop to Wrigleyville, down to Pilsen, Bronzeville and Chinatown.
## Spectators Cheer
Spectators like Ruby Reducindo, dressed as a pink cow holding a sign reading 'Mooove', eagerly looked for her sister in the crowd.

> Mooove
## Emotional Support
Ruby Reducindo said she felt emotional and very proud every time, motivating her sister who was running the marathon.

> I feel emotional and very proud and motivated every time
## Women's Division Winners
Hawi Feysa crossed the finish line first in the women’s division, while Catherine Debrunner won the women’s wheelchair division.
## Men's Division Winners
Amos Kipruto finished first in the men’s division, helping Jacob Kiplimo stand after crossing the finish line.
## Close Finish
Mary Ngugi-Cooper hugged Brigid Jepchirchir Kosgei after finishing fourth and third in the women’s race.
## Mile 22 Challenge
Runners approached Mile 22 in Bronzeville, where a runner poured water on his face to stay hydrated.
## Cheerleaders
Julia Tung and Marcie Tung cheered on runners while waiting for their friends near Mile 2.2 in Bronzeville.
## Finish Line
Amos Kipruto held his rubber shoes after crossing the finish line at Grant Park during the Bank of America Chicago Marathon.
## Event Completion
The Bank of America Chicago Marathon concluded with runners completing 26.2 miles across Chicago’s diverse neighborhoods.
## Key takeaway

Chicago Marathon runners completed 26.2 miles across distinct neighborhoods with thousands of international participants.