How to Track a Runner in the Chicago Marathon

Running the Chicago Marathon is a test of endurance, grit and desire. As a part of the World Marathon Majors, the Bank of America Chicago Marathon hosts 45,000 runners annually. While there are professional runners who participate in this event, many are also amateur runners testing their abilities by completing this race. Tracking a specific runner in the past was difficult, but technology now makes it easy with just basic runner information.

Things You'll Need

  • Internet access
  • Computer or smart phone
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Instructions

    • 1

      Open up the Internet browser window on your computer or smartphone and go to the page provided by the Chicago Marathon to track runners. Just before race day, Chicago Marathon website (chicagomarathon.com) provides a link to the runners' tracking page.

    • 2

      Input the runner's name or bib number into the text fields provided. Enter elite runners' information in the separate area provided. The chip attached to one of the runners' shoes tracks them along the course.

    • 3

      Press the "Search" button to retrieve your runner's results. Past results from 1997 to present are also available online on the Bank of America Chicago Marathon website.

    • 4

      View any runner's results from the updates at the 10K, halfway point and 30K checkpoints. When the runner you are tracking crosses the finish line, the results are complete.