Sun 11 Oct 2026 Chicago, Illinois, USA

Bank of America Chicago Marathon

The 48th edition of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon! A world-class running event returning to the streets of Chicago this autumn.

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  • Sun 11 Oct 2026
Grant Park, Chicago
Bank of America Chicago Marathon

07:20

Age 16 & over

$250-$260

  • 26.2 miles road running

Event overview

Event details

  • Event expo
  • Event village
  • Newcomers
  • Spectators
  • Traders at event
  • Venue accessible

Route

  • Cut off time
  • Distance markers
  • First aid
  • Flat
  • Food stations
  • Marshals
  • PB
  • Toilets
  • Traffic free
  • Water stations
  • Wave start
  • Way markers

Location

  • Accommodation
  • Changing facilities
  • Paid parking
  • Park
  • Secure bag storage
  • Toilets
  • Urban

What's included

  • Cash prizes
  • Drinks
  • Event app
  • Goody bag
  • Snacks
  • Training plan
  • T-shirt

Sustainability

  • Recycling
  • Sustainability policy

Do it for charity

Looking to do this event for charity? Do it for one of the charities below or see the full list of charities on the Chicago Marathon charity places for 2026 page.

Cancer

World Cancer Research Fund

The cancer prevention experts.

  • Running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Dedicated contact

Sign up
£50

Fundraise
£2,000

Rescue

North West Air Ambulance

Flying to save lives.

  • Running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Dedicated contact

Sign up
£75

Fundraise
£1,995

Children

Make-A-Wish UK

Creating life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.

  • Running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Training plan
  • Online training zone
  • Dedicated contact
  • Certificate
  • Submit fundraising up to 1 month after event
Option 1 | Charity place

Get a place from the charity.

Sign up
£49

Fundraise
£2,000

Option 2 | Own place

Buy own place + join charity team.

Fundraise
Any amount

How to enter

  • Age 16 & over
  • Entries open
  • Charity places
  • Collect race pack
  • Enter online
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