2009 Chicago Marathon Race Day Schedule
Sunday, October 11, 2009
- 7:22 a.m. – National Anthem performed by Jersey Boys’ Michael Dais (Frankie Valli)
- 7:25 a.m. – Wheelchair Start
- 7:30 a.m. – Marathon Start
- 7:40 a.m. – Northside/Southside Challenge Boys’ Start (31st Street and Michigan Avenue)
- 7:45 a.m. – Northside/Southside Challenge Girls’ Start (31st Street and Michigan Avenue)
- 8:50 a.m. – Approximate Men’s Wheelchair Champion Finish
- 9:10 a.m. – Approximate Women’s Wheelchair Champion Finish
- 9:35 a.m. – Approximate Men’s Champion Finish
- 9:47 a.m. – Approximate Women’s Champion Finish
- 10:30 a.m. – Approximate Media Availability with Men’s and Women’s Champions
Location: Grant Park, Chicago
- 12:30 p.m. – Champions’ Awards Ceremony
Location: Butler Field, Grant Park (Columbus Drive and Jackson Boulevard)
Chicago Marathon route map

Chicago Marathon route map