New Delhi, Oct. 10 -- The 47th Chicago Marathon, set for October 12, 2025, promises an electrifying race with over 53,000 runners from more than 100 countries converging on the iconic streets of Chicago. Known for its flat, fast course, where world records have been shattered, the marathon will feature intense battles among elite athletes.

The men's race is stacked with talent, led by defending champion John Korir, who claimed victory in 2024 with a remarkable 2:02:44, making him the eighth-fastest marathoner ever. Fresh off a Boston Marathon win earlier this year, the 27-year-old Kenyan aims to join the late Samuel Wanjiru as a back-to-back Chicago champion.

Korir will face competition from Uganda's Jacob Kiplimo, the half-marathon wor...