The 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon brought nearly $756 million to the Chicago-area economy, an economic impact study found, breaking an event record and topping totals seen in 2024.
The independent study from Jones & Associates Economics showed the financial boost the thousands of participants and visitors brought to the Chicago area, along with the jobs the event supported, marked a 7.5% increase over the previous year.
“We applaud the Bank of America Chicago Marathon for generating record-breaking economic impact for Chicago’s visitor economy,” Kristen Reynolds, president and CEO of Choose Chicago, said in a statement. “Each year, this iconic race draws runners and their supporters from around the world to our city, celebrating perseverance and shared achievement while showcasing Chicago’s beauty, diversity, and welcoming spirit. It’s events like this that reinforce Chicago’s standing as one of the world’s great destinations for global events and unforgettable experiences.”
The 2025 race brought in 55,744 participants, a 4% increase from 2024, as well as 5,186 “full-time-equivalent jobs,” a 7.4% increase. The official charity program also raised $47.1 million for local, national and global nonprofits.
“The unwavering commitment of our participants and spectators, from their months of training to their incredible fundraising efforts, is the heart and soul of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon,” Carey Pinkowski, executive race director for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, said in a statement. “That passion, matched by the dedication of our team, city partners and thousands of volunteers, is what makes this race a globally recognized event. We are proud to see these collective efforts result in such a significant positive impact for the city.”
The 2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon is set to step off on Oct. 11.
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