NBC 5 Chicago, Telemundo Chicago, NBCU Local Chicago Digital Properties Eight-Hour LIVE Race Day Coverage on Sunday, October 12 Set to Begin at 7:00 AM CT
Live Stream to also be made available to ALL Viewers in the United States and Mexico via NBCChicago.com and TelemundoChicago.com – along with the
NBC Chicago and Telemundo Chicago Apps, YouTube and the NBC 5 Chicago News 24/7 Live Streaming Channel on Peacock and Additional Streaming Platforms
Marathon “Finish Line Cam” to be shown LIVE on the NBC 5 Chicago News Streaming Channel and NBC Chicago & Telemundo Websites/Apps (11:00 AM – 3:00 PM)
Race Coverage to Utilize Over 180 On-Air/Behind-the Scenes Staffers, along with Over 35 Cameras Located throughout the 26.2-Mile Course
This year’s 47th “Bank of America Chicago Marathon” is NBC Chicago’s 22nd Year Producing Live Event Coverage (18h Consecutive Year)
Enhanced Social Media coverage on Instagram & Instagram Stories, TikTok, Facebook and X
“Chasing the Start: A Journey to 26.2” NBC 5 Chicago Pre-Race Special to air on Oct. 12 at 6:30 AM CT
“NBC 5 News” / ”Sports Sunday” / “Noticiero Telemundo Chicago” to Provide Full Post-Race Highlights, Interviews, and more
Chicago, IL (October 6, 2025) – NBC 5 Chicago (WMAQ-TV), Telemundo Chicago (WSNS-TV) and NBCUniversal Local Chicago’s roster of digital properties are set to provide viewers with extensive, multiplatform coverage of the upcoming 47th running of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon (Sunday, October 12 beginning at 7:00 AM CT).
Featuring eight-straight hours of linear/digital coverage in both English and Spanish and over 35 ground & drone cameras being utilized throughout the 26.2-mile course, plus – 180+ on-air/behind-the-scenes staffers making it all happen, viewers will experience the excitement and glory of one of the world’s most popular sporting events like never before. This year also marks NBC Chicago’s 18th consecutive year producing the Bank of America Chicago Marathonand its 22nd overall.
“The Bank of America Chicago Marathon is one of the biggest international sporting events of the year and we’re ready to provide viewers with our most comprehensive race day coverage to date showcasing Chicago’s most-celebrated neighborhoods,” said Kevin Cross, President/General Manager, NBCUniversal Local Chicago. “From behind-the-scenes to being front-and-center on camera, our months of multiplatform preparation will come together as one resulting in a live broadcast and expanded digital coverage that is second to none.”
To get viewers ready for the big race, NBC 5 Chicago will air Chasing the Start: A Journey to 26.2 leading up to the station’s race day coverage on Sunday, Oct. 12 at 6:30 AM CT. Hosted by Marion Brooks & Alex Maragos, this half-hour special features numerous stories on everyday local runners and why this moment is so important to them on a personal level.
Please note NBCU Local Chicago’s live, multiplatform coverage details for the upcoming 47th running of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon on Sunday, October 12:
LIVE COVERAGE DETAILS (LINEAR / DIGITAL) — 7:00-11:00 AM CT
LIVE TELEVISION BROADCAST (linear): NBC 5 Chicago, Telemundo Chicago
NBC 5 CHICAGO NEWS 24/7 LIVE STREAMING CHANNEL – NBC 5 Chicago News
(NOTE: The NBC Chicago News 24/7 live streaming channel is also available for viewing on Peacock, Roku, Samsung TV Plus, Amazon Fire TV, Xumo Play, Google Play, Freevee, TCLtv+ and Local Now. For information on where to find the NBC 5 Chicago 24/7 live streaming channel, please click here: 24/7 Chicago News: Watch NBC 5 Right Here, Wherever You Are – NBC Chicago)
LIVE STREAM (websites): NBCChicago.com, TelemundoChicago.com
LIVE STREAM (apps): NBC Chicago, Telemundo Chicago
NBC CHICAGO YOUTUBE CHANNEL – NBC Chicago – YouTube
PLEASE NOTE: Live stream (via websites/apps) will be made available to ALL viewers in United States and Mexico.
IMPORTANT NOTE: For full details on this year’s race, including runner profiles, video features, race prep guides for both runners and spectators, information on street closures, runner tracking details and much more, please visit the following link: Bank of America Chicago Marathon – NBC Chicago
DIGITAL EXCLUSIVE: “FINISH LINE CAM” — 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Immediately following the conclusion of NBC 5 Chicago & Telemundo Chicago’s live linear/digital broadcast of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, viewers can look forward to four additional hours of live marathon coverage via the “Finish Line Cam,” featuring stationary cameras fixed on thousands of additional runners crossing the coveted finish line. The digitally-exclusive “Finish Line Cam” can be viewed on the NBC 5 Chicago News live streaming channel, NBCChicago.com, TelemundoChicago.com and both stations’ mobile apps.
TALENT ROSTER (NBC 5 CHICAGO / TELEMUNDO CHICAGO)
Please note NBC 5 Chicago and Telemundo Chicago’s Bank of America Chicago Marathon live 7:00-11:00 AM race day coverage teams below:
NBC 5 CHICAGO
- Marion Brooks (studio host)
- Stefan Holt (on-site host)
- Carrie Tollefson (race analyst)
- Ed Eyestone (race analyst)
- Amanda McGrory (wheelchair race analyst)
- Keira D’Amato (on-course analyst)
- Clayton Young (on-course analyst)
- Alex Maragos (start/finish line host)
- Kevin Jeanes (weather reporter)
- Kate Chappell (on-course reporter, Chinatown)
- Michelle Relerford (on-course reporter, Pilsen)
- Cortney Hall (on-course reporter, Wacker & Randolph “halfway point”)
- Matt Rodrigues (on-course reporter, Wacker & Randolph “halfway point”)
TELEMUNDO CHICAGO
- Raúl Delgado (studio host)
- Hector Lozano (on-site host)
- Luis Felipe Posso (race analyst)
- Juan Luis Barrios (race analyst)
- Saúl Mendoza (wheelchair race analyst)
- Iris Berríos (start/finish line host)
- Priscilla Ferreyra (on-course reporter, Chinatown)
- Santiago Gallego (on-course reporter, Pilsen)
- Jessica Suárez (on-course reporter, Wacker & Randolph “halfway point”)
SOCIAL MEDIA COVERAGE
From a social media standpoint, fans can look forward to exclusive “Sights & Sounds” race day coverage on NBCU Local Chicago properties via Instagram/IG Stories, TikTok, Facebook and X (Twitter). Please note the following breakdown and corresponding social handles:
NBC 5 CHICAGO
Instagram/IG Stories (@nbcchicago), TikTok (@nbcchicago), Facebook (@nbcchicago), X (@nbcchicago)
TELEMUNDO CHICAGO
Instagram/IG Stories (@telemundochicago), TikTok (@telemundochicago44), Facebook (@TelemundoChicago), X (@TelemundoCHI)
NBC 5 NEWS / SPORTS SUNDAY / NOTIECIERO TELEMUNDO CHICAGO
Complete race day recap coverage, featuring highlights and interviews, can be seen on Sunday’s editions of NBC 5 News & Sports Sunday and Noticiero Telemundo Chicago. NOTE: NBC 5 News is also available for viewing on the NBC 5 Chicago News live streaming channel.
PROGRAMMING NOTE: Viewers can watch the complete re-air of this year’s Bank of America Chicago Marathon on the NBC 5 Chicago News streaming channel on Sunday afternoon (Oct. 12) at 3:00 PM.
ABOUT NBCUNIVERSAL LOCAL CHICAGO
NBCUniversal Local Chicago, a part of NBCUniversal Local, is the home of NBC 5 (WMAQ-TV) and Telemundo Chicago (WSNS-TV). Together, the duopoly serves diverse English- and Spanish-speaking audiences in the third largest U.S. television market. The NBC and Telemundo owned stations deliver the latest local news, consumer and investigative reports across multiple linear, streaming and digital platforms, along Chicago’s most accurate forecast, extensive local sports coverage, a range of original documentaries and series and entertainment/lifestyle content on “Chicago Today.” All original content is available on-air, digitally via NBCChicago.com, TelemundoChicago.com and on the stations’ mobile apps, as well as the NBC 5 Chicago News 24/7 live streaming channel, which is available for viewing on Peacock, Roku and Samsung TV and numerous steaming platforms, as well as free apps available on Roku and Amazon Fire TV.
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