The city of Chicago has closed dozens of roads for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon as 40,000 runners embark on the 2022 race.
Closures issued Wednesday include:Closures issued Thursday include:Columbus Drive from Roosevelt Road to Ida B. Wells Drive: until 6 a.m. MondayJackson Drive from Michigan Avenue to Columbus Drive: 4 a.m. to 6 a.m. SundayIda B. Wells Drive from Michigan Avenue to Congress Plaza: 4 a.m. to 8 p.m. SundayColumbus Drive from Monroe Street to Jackson Boulevard: 4 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Known for its flat and fast course, the inaugural race will start and end in Grant Park, taking runners on a grand tour of the city in between their journey. Along the 26.2-mile trek, runners will be guided across 29 neighborhoods, dozens of historic landmarks and six Chicago River bridges. Organizers anticipate that the route will be treaded by as many as 40,000 runners, and plenty of supporters are expected to be scattered along the course, too.
All marathon participants are expected to complete the distance in at least six hours and 30 minutes, which means runners will have to tread a 15-minute — or faster — pace per mile.
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