Best Chicago Marathon Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.9 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated October 2026

Whether you're new to chicago marathon or looking for an upgrade, our curated collection of 250+ iOS apps has something for everyone. Each app is reviewed and rated by real users, helping you make an informed decision.

Compare top Chicago Marathon Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1ChiMarathonChiMarathonFree4.0★ (1)NoNoOct 2026
2Strava: Run, Bike, WalkStrava: Run, Bike, WalkFree4.8★ (376K)YesYesOct 2026
3Marathon Map for ChicagoMarathon Map for ChicagoFree3.2★ (5)NoYesMay 2026
4Chicago CTA Metro MapChicago CTA Metro MapFree4.6★ (153)YesYesOct 2026
5New York Road RunnersNew York Road RunnersFree—NoNoOct 2026
6Runna: Running Plans & CoachRunna: Running Plans & CoachFree4.8★ (34K)NoYesOct 2026
7Chicago CTA Train Bus TrackerChicago CTA Train Bus TrackerFree3.3★ (18)YesYesOct 2026
8Detroit Free Press MarathonDetroit Free Press MarathonFree4.9★ (284)NoNoSep 2026

Top Picks for Chicago Marathon

ChiMarathon#1
3.5😞(4 ratings)
Free
#1in Sports
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Prepare for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon with this comprehensive resource. Track runners live, view athlete profiles, and access real-time weather and course maps. Spectators can send digital cheers to be displayed on the course.

What We Love

  • 👍 Great for tracking runners
  • 👍 Works well in the UK
  • 👍 Able to track runner entire time
  • 👍 Loved tracking friends
  • 👍 Very useful for watching friend run
  • 👍 Great for tracking friends and own splits
  • 👍 Easy to navigate and engage
  • 👍 Helped reach PR
  • 👍 Simple and intuitive app
  • 👍 Accurate tracking
  • 👍 User friendly app

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Map tracker not spectator-geared
  • 🐛 Mile markers inconsistent
  • 🐛 Map shows water stations for runners
  • 🐛 Units displayed incorrectly (miles vs km)
  • 🐛 App doesn't update times
  • 🐛 Links in map don't work
  • 🐛 Won't connect to server
  • 🐛 X-axis incorrect units (miles vs km)
  • 🐛 Y-axis decreasing (unhelpful visualization)
  • 🐛 Race day timer shows race is a day away
  • 🐛 Cannot track racer, times out
  • 🐛 Outdated app design
  • 🐛 Tracking feature not trustworthy
  • 🐛 No way to switch to miles
  • 🐛 Incredibly glitchy
  • 🐛 No mile markers this year
  • 🐛 Embarrassing app quality
  • 🐛 Pace graph based on 100 seconds
  • 🐛 Needs to track distance by miles
  • 🐛 Default to kilometers
  • 🐛 No way to convert to miles
  • 🐛 Live tracking not very functional
  • 🐛 No way for trackers to share messages
  • 🐛 No easy way for runners to access messages
  • 🐛 Not released until 3 days before race
  • 🐛 Deeply unhelpful on race day
  • 🐛 Corporate sponsor logos and other crap
  • 🐛 Freezing app
  • 🐛 Cannot track anyone
  • 🐛 No option to swap between miles and km
  • 🐛 Name of event not in app name
  • 🐛 Cannot find cheer cards
  • 🐛 No customer support
  • 🐛 Lacks exact mile markers
  • 🐛 Requires constant refreshing
  • 🐛 No automatic updates
  • 🐛 Only shows 2021 map
  • 🐛 Cannot follow selected runner
  • 🐛 Map not updated on race day
  • 🐛 Worthless app
  • 🐛 No buttons work
  • 🐛 Cannot enter bib number
  • 🐛 Live data shows server error
  • 🐛 No way for runners to claim profile
  • 🐛 Mixes up miles and kilometers
  • 🐛 Pace graph based on minutes/100 seconds
  • 🐛 Default to kilometers with no option to change
  • 🐛 Pace should be min/mile or option to change
  • 🐛 App defaults in metrics
  • 🐛 No ability to change pace to min/mile
  • 🐛 Leaderboard defaults to male runners
  • 🐛 App stalled, tracking didn't work
  • 🐛 Tracking search bar doesn't work
  • 🐛 Missed runner at start and 15k
  • 🐛 Reported time over an hour slower
  • 🐛 Splits not available in miles or kilometers
  • 🐛 No spectator viewing route feature
  • 🐛 Tracking isn't real-time, only check-in points
  • 🐛 Check-in points are metric
  • 🐛 App insists on zooming back to user location
  • 🐛 Tracking experience disappointing
  • 🐛 Cannot connect to server
  • 🐛 Rubbish app
  • 🐛 Worst site for tracking a runner
  • 🐛 App could never connect to server
  • 🐛 Difficult to track multiple friends due to lack of splits
  • 🐛 App splits calculated in kilometers
  • 🐛 Doing calculations for miles/kilometers is not a good experience
  • 🐛 Can't track runners on map
  • 🐛 Useless app
  • 🐛 Only gives times at 10k, 20k, 30k and finish
  • 🐛 Impossible to track individual runner
  • 🐛 Missed our runner
  • 🐛 Doesn't work
  • 🐛 App missed me at starting line and 15k mark
  • 🐛 App reported time over an hour slower
  • 🐛 Time still wrong on app after 2 days
  • 🐛 Basic functionality is good, but weird quirks
Strava: Run, Bike, Walk#2

Strava: Run, Bike, Walk by Strava, Inc.

Track & share with friends
Strong Contender
💪 Health & Fitness
4.8😐(376K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#1in Health & Fitness
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Track all your activities, from runs to yoga, and share your progress with friends. Discover new routes, get AI-powered insights, and join challenges. Stay motivated and safe with real-time location sharing.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great platform
  • 👍 Excellent for tracking fitness activities
  • 👍 Motivating and engaging community
  • 👍 Comprehensive data and analytics

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate GPS tracking and distance recording
  • 🔒 Poor customer support and unresponsive to user issues
  • 💰 Aggressive monetization with features locked behind paywall
  • 🔍 Confusing and cluttered user interface
  • 🔍 Lacking key features for certain sports (e.g. swimming, mountain biking)

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FAQ about Chicago Marathon

What are the best chicago marathon apps for iPhone?
ChiMarathon tops our chicago marathon apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.0-star average from 1 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top chicago marathon apps we rank are free to download, including ChiMarathon and Strava: Run, Bike, Walk.
ChiMarathon has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 250+ chicago marathon apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.