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He Bank of America Chicago Marathon will bring thousands of runners to Chicago’s main roads this weekend, but that brings with it a series of street closures.
More than 50,000 participants are expected to flood the city streets on October 13 for the annual race.
The closures will extend beyond the marathon itself, as the annual Abbott 5K will also take place this race weekend.
City officials are warning drivers to expect delays and urging many to consider alternative routes.
Here’s a look at which streets will be closed and when:
Marathon road closures and schedules
Los Street closures in the Grant Park area are already underway, with the closure of Balbo from Columbus to DuSable Lake Shore Drive starting September 30.
Some major streets in the city will then be closed. Here is the full list:
- Wednesday, Oct. 9: Jackson Dr. from Columbus Dr. to DuSable Lake Shore Drive will close at 10 a.m. and reopen Monday, Oct. 14 at 6 a.m.
- Thursday, October 10: Balbo Dr. from Michigan Ave. to Columbus Dr. will close at 4 a.m. and reopen Monday, October 14 at 3 p.m.
- Thursday, October 10: Columbus Dr. from Ida B. Wells to Roosevelt Rd will close at 4 a.m. and reopen Monday, October 14 at 3 p.m.
- Friday, Oct. 11: Columbus Drive from Monroe to Jackson St. will close at 4 a.m. and reopen Sunday, Oct. 13 at 8 p.m.
- Friday, October 11: Congress Plaza on Michigan Ave. (Van Buren St. to Harrison St. will close at 4 a.m. and reopen Sunday, October 13 at 8 p.m.
- Friday, October 11: Ida B. Wells from Michigan Ave to Congress Plaza will close at 4 a.m. and reopen Sunday, October 13 at 8 p.m.
- Friday, October 11: Ida B. Wells from Congress Plaza to Columbus Dr. will close at 4 a.m. and reopen Sunday, October 13 at 8 p.m.
- Friday, October 11: Jackson Dr. from Michigan Ave. to Columbus Dr. will close at 4 a.m. and reopen Sunday, October 13 at 8 p.m.
- Saturday, October 12: Columbus Dr. from Randolph to Monroe St. will be closed at 6 a.m. and will open Sunday, October 13 at 2 p.m.
- Saturday, October 12: Roosevelt Rd. from Columbus Dr. to DuSable Lake Shore Drive will be closed at 11 a.m. and will open Sunday, October 13 at 6 p.m.
- Saturday, October 12: Monroe St. from Michigan Ave. to Columbus Dr. will be closed at 4 a.m. and will open Sunday, October 13 at 2 p.m.
- Saturday, October 12: Monroe St. from Columbus Dr. to DuSable Lake Shore Drive will be closed at 4 a.m. and will open Sunday, October 13 at 5 p.m.
- Sunday, October 13: Columbus Dr. from McFetridge Dr. to Roosevelt Road will be closed at 4 a.m. and open at 6 p.m.
- Sunday, October 13: Michigan Ave. from Madison to 9th St. will be closed at 4 a.m. and open at 9 a.m.
- Sunday, October 13: Roosevelt Rd. from Michigan to Columbus Dr. will close at 4 a.m. and open at 6 p.m.
- Sunday, October 13: Michigan Ave. from 9th St. to Roosevelt Rd will close at 5:30 a.m. and open at 4 p.m.
- All streets will fully reopen on Monday, October 14 at 6 a.m.
In 2023, Kelvin Kiptum cemented his running legacy with a record finish at the Chicago Marathon, becoming the first runner to finish the race in under two hours and one minute.
Abbott Chicago 5K – October 12
In addition to the marathon, the Abbott Chicago 5K will take place on Saturday at 7:30 a.m.
The 3.1-mile race begins in Grant Park at Ida B. Wells and Columbus Drive, and runs west along Harrison Street before winding around the Wacker Drive loop and finishing at Jackson and Wacker.
The following streets will be closed from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Saturday:
- Ida B. Wells Dr., entre Columbus Dr. y Michigan Ave.
- Congress Plaza Dr., between Ida B. Wells Dr. and Michigan Ave.
- Harrison St., entre State St. y Franklin St.
- Harrison St., entre Michigan Ave. y State St.
- State St., entre E. Harrison St. y W. Harrison St.
- Franklin St., entre Harrison St. y Adams St.
- Van Buren St., between Wacker Dr. and Franklin St.
- Wacker Dr., entre Lake St. y State St.
- Wacker Dr., entre State St. y Wabash Ave.
- Wacker Dr., entre Van Buren St. y Madison St.
- Wacker Dr., entre Madison Ave. y Lake St.
- Jackson Blvd., entre Wacker Dr. y Franklin St.
- Michigan Avenue north of Ida B. Wells will remain open.
How long will the streets be closed during the Chicago Marathon?
Street closures along the route begin at approximately 7 a.m. on race day, October 13, but many are expected to reopen at 4:30 p.m. “or whenever it is deemed safe to do so,” officials said.
What about parking restrictions?
Starting early Sunday morning, parking restrictions will be in effect along the route.
For the Abbott 5K, parking restrictions begin at 1 a.m. Saturday along its course.
For those whose vehicle is towed due to restrictions, officials recommend calling (312) 744-4444 to locate your vehicle.
What streets will remain open during the marathon?
The main roads that will remain open include:
- DuSable Lake Shore Drive
- Inner Lake Shore Drive
- It will remain open from Diversey Parkway to Belmont Avenue. Access to DuSable Lake Shore Drive will remain open in Belmont.
- Highways
Elsewhere, marathon officials list the following access points by neighborhood:
Loop (bounded by Wells St., Van Buren St., Wabash Ave. and Lake St.)
- All streets in the Loop will be open to traffic at 9 am on race day (October 13) (public transportation is recommended).
North of the Loop
- Michigan Ave. north of 11th St. Northbound and southbound lanes will remain open, including access to Magnificent Mile.
- Clybourn Ave. will remain open.
- Lincoln Ave. north of Sedgwick St. will remain open.
- Clark St. north of Diversey Pkwy. will remain open.
Oeste del Loop
- Milwaukee Ave. will remain open.
- Halsted St. north of Monroe St. will remain open. Ashland Ave. north of Adams St. will remain open.
- Damen Ave. north of Adams St. will remain open.
South of the Loop
- Damen Ave. south of Jackson Blvd. will remain open.
- Ashland Ave south of Jackson Blvd. will remain open.
- Archer Ave. south of Cermak Rd. will remain open.
- Halsted St. south of Cermak Rd. will remain open.
- Michigan Ave. south of 35th St. will remain open.
- Martin Luther King Dr. will remain open
What is the route of the Chicago Marathon?
The race begins and ends in Grant Park, but will extend beyond downtown to traverse 29 neighborhoods and some of Chicago’s most iconic streets.
The 26.2-mile course will take runners across six of the Chicago River bridges, stretching from north to Sheridan Road to south to 35th Street.
Supporters are also expected to disperse along the marathon course at various viewing points.
See the full map of the route here
The 2024 Bank of America Chicago Marathon is just a week away, and thousands of competitors will soon take to the city streets for this iconic event.
How can I watch the race live?
Telemundo Chicago and NBC Chicago will offer Complete live television coverage and live stream of the 2024 Chicago Marathonboth in English and Spanish. Live broadcasts will also be available on the NBC Chicago and Telemundo Chicago apps, and on the stations’ 24/7 broadcast channel.
