Cheer squad planner

For the friends and family of a Chicago Marathon runner. Know where to stand and when they'll run past. One link for the whole crew.

Sunday, October 11, 2026

1. Your runner

Runner's name

Pace per mile

Wave start

Minutes to reach the start line after the wave goes

Big waves take a while to cross the line. 10 minutes is a safe guess for Wave 3.

Projected finish

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2. Where you'll stand

One spot per person or group. Pick a place along the course or type a mile.

No spots yet. Add one, or tap a popular spot in the list and choose “Add as my spot”.

When they'll pass each spot

List by Show popular spots

The route is drawn from the official course GPS track, and the lake, river and parks come from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors). Mile markers and spots are placed to within about a block. Times assume an even pace. On race day, use the official Chicago Marathon app's live tracking to adjust. Directions open in your maps app with transit selected, because many streets are closed.