Bank of America Chicago Marathon
October 11, 2026
Grant Park · Chicago, USA
About
The Bank of America Chicago Marathon is one of the six World Marathon Majors, featuring a flat and fast road course through 29 Chicago neighborhoods. It attracts elite professionals, wheelchair and handcycle athletes, and tens of thousands of recreational runners from around the world. The race takes place in and around Grant Park in downtown Chicago.
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Start
Grant Park
Start time
07:30 AM
Entry fee
$250 (US) / $260 (non-US)
Weather
Cloudy 11°C
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Bank of America Chicago Marathon
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- 3Alex🇰🇪2:04:37
Why this race
- Abbott World Marathon Majors member
- Globally televised flagship US marathon
- Elite field plus tens of thousands of recreational runners
If you like Berlin Marathon or New York City Marathon, you'll like this one.
Pack this
- Bib, photo ID, and gear-check bag with pre-marked number
- Long-sleeve throwaway shirt and gloves for 11°C corral wait
- Two gels at 30min + 4-5 more for on-course fueling
- Vaselined/lubed nipples, toes, and inner thighs; blister tape
- Lightweight cap or visor and sunglasses for cloud-glare miles
What you should know
- Course closes after 6h30 at a 15:00/mile pace; intermediate cutoffs sweep slower runners onto sidewalks.
- Gear check is at Grant Park only — no bag drop at start corrals, so arrive with throwaway layers.
- Aid stations every 1-2 miles offer Gatorade Endurance, water, and Maurten gels near mile 18.
- Security screening at park entry bans backpacks, glass, and selfie sticks; use the clear gear-check bag provided.
- Expect crowded bridges and tangents through 29 neighborhoods — run inside corners to avoid adding distance.
The information shown here is based on the most recent listing we could find, and may change. Always confirm details on the event's official site before registering.