Where to watch 2025 Chicago Marathon Live: Fans Cheer zones.
For spectators looking to join groups of fans while cheering on runners, the marathon has created several cheer zones throughout the course.
Cheer zones include:
BANK OF AMERICA SHAMROCK SHUFFLE CHEER ZONE – 8K
Located in Lincoln Park at the 8K mark, which ties into the The Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle, the unofficial kickoff to the Chicago running season.
BANK OF AMERICA CHICAGO 13.1 CHEER ZONE – MILE 13.1
Located on Chicago’s West Side at the halfway point of the course, this marks the distance of the half marathon race known as the Bank of America Chicago 13.1.
CHARITY BLOCK PARTY – MILE 15
Located at Adams and Loomis streets near Whitney Young High School, this cheer zone celebrates runners who raised money for a good cause with their race.
BANK OF AMERICA CHEER ZONES
Bank of America will host on-course Cheer Zones at Mile 13 on North Wacker in front of the Bank of America Tower and again at Mile 26, close to the finish line, near Michigan Avenue and Roosevelt Road. Entertainment, cheer items and more will be available.
COMMUNITY CHEER ZONES
Run clubs, nonprofit organizations, neighborhood groups and more line the course on race day as designated Community Cheer Zones.
EAST SIDE VIEWING AREA
Cheer on participants as they make the turn onto Columbus Drive in the final stretch of the race. This part of the cheer zone requires spectators to purchase tickets to access.
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