2025 APPLICATION

Application information for the 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon will be available later this year. As in previous years, the application will be a mix of guaranteed and non-guaranteed entry applications including the Time Qualifier and High-Performance Program entry paths. These entry paths allow individuals who meet marathon qualifying standards to guarantee their spot in the participant field. Individuals interested in guaranteeing a spot through one of these entry paths should be aware of updated qualifying standards for the 2025 event. Continue reading for more details.

• TIME QUALIFIER

  If you meet the marathon qualifying standards outlined below you can guarantee your spot in the 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon as a time qualifier.

  Age group	Men	Women	Non-binary
  18 – 34	2:55:00	3:25:00	3:25:00
  35 – 39	3:00:00	3:30:00	3:30:00
  40 – 44	3:05:00	3:35:00	3:35:00
  45 – 49	3:15:00	3:45:00	3:45:00
  50 – 54	3:20:00	3:50:00	3:50:00
  55 – 59	3:30:00	4:00:00	4:00:00
  60 – 64	3:45:00	4:15:00	4:15:00
  65 – 69	4:00:00	4:30:00	4:30:00
  70 – 74	4:15:00	4:45:00	4:45:00
  75 – 79	4:30:00	5:00:00	5:00:00
  80 and over	4:50:00	5:20:00	5:20:00

   

  • Applicants must submit results records for a marathon completed on or after January 1, 2023. The results documentation must include a finish time completed within the qualifying time standards and division (men, women or non-binary).
  • Documentation submitted outside of the qualifying standards will not be considered.
  • Finish times at race distances other than a marathon, such as a half marathon or 50K, will not be considered.
  • A verifiable time is one run on a course certified by USA Track & Field (USATF), World Athletics or a similar governing association; considerations will not be made for non-certified races, weather or course conditions.
  • The standards introduced for non-binary applicants are inclusive of the qualifying times for the two previously existing divisions. Applicants can expect standards to adjust in the coming years as data becomes available to help inform future qualifying times. Discussions with non-binary athletes are ongoing, with the goal of creating more inclusive event experiences.
• HIGH PERFORMANCE PROGRAM

  If you meet the qualifying standards outlined below you can guarantee your spot in the 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon through the High-Performance Program.

  Qualifying standards	Marathon
  Men	sub 2:25:00
  Women	sub 2:45:00
  Non-binary	sub 2:45:00
  Masters – Men	sub 2:35:00
  Masters – Women	sub 2:50:00
  Masters – Non-binary	sub 2:50:00

   

  Registration requirements

  • Applicants must submit results records for a marathon completed on or after January 1, 2023. The results documentation must include a finish time completed within the qualifying time standards and division (men, women or non-binary).
  • Finish times at race distances other than a marathon will not be considered.
  • A verifiable time is one run on a course certified by USA Track & Field (USATF), World Athletics or a similar governing association; considerations will not be made for non-certified races, weather, or course conditions.
  • Masters athletes are age 40 and over.
  • Masters athletes must have achieved the standard as a masters athlete.
  • The standards introduced for non-binary applicants are inclusive of the qualifying times for the two previously existing divisions. Applicants can expect standards to adjust in the coming years as data becomes available to help inform future qualifying times. Discussions with non-binary athletes are ongoing, with the goal of creating more inclusive event experiences.
  • The program has a capacity of 150 participants.
  • Registration for the High-Performance Program will close on September 1, 2025 or when the program reaches a capacity of 150 participants, whichever comes first.

   

  Program amenities and description

  • Participants will pay a reduced registration fee.
  • Participants in the High-Performance Program will have access to a dedicated hospitality tent on race day. The tent will have private toilets, gear check, water, pre-race supplies and a stretching area.
  • High-Performance Program participants do not receive personal on-course fluids. Participants must utilize the twenty on-course aid stations.
  • The High-Performance Program start corral will be positioned between the Professional Athlete start corral and Corral A. There will be a separation in start times between the Professional Athlete start and the High-Performance Program start. The official finish time for participants in the High-Performance Program will be net time.

All other details on the application process for the 2025 event will be announced later this year.

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