Oct
11
Chicago Marathon
Sunday, October 11, 2026The Bank of America Chicago Marathon is one of the six World Marathon Majors, held annually in Chicago, Illinois, United States. The race attracts elite runners and amateurs from around the world, offering a flat and fast course through downtown and historic neighborhoods, with thousands of spectators lining the streets.
Oct
11
Chicago Marathon
Sunday, October 11, 2026The Bank of America Chicago Marathon is one of the six World Marathon Majors, held annually in Chicago, Illinois, United States. The race attracts elite runners and amateurs from around the world, offering a flat and fast course through downtown and historic neighborhoods, with thousands of spectators lining the streets.
Entries
Rank
Athlete
VDOT
58
75.98
Jason Intravaia
Alejandro M. Ambrosio
• M30
4
63.20
NE
Nick E.
M50
93
59.11
TR
Timothy R.
M49
50
58.75
AB
Armeen B.
M30
40
58.09
HW
Hongyi W.
M33
20
56.19
Harold Garcia
M35
9
56.15
AD
Adam D.
Adaptive Trainer
• M35
62
54.00
JN
Jeronimo N.
M31
Race Details
Status
Upcoming
Upcoming
Website
Official website
Location
Chicago, IL, United States
Date
11 October 2026
Distance
Marathon
VDOT Participants
99 of 254
JF
Avg. VDOT finish times
2:46:20
The Bank of America Chicago Marathon is one of the six World Marathon Majors, held annually in Chicago, Illinois, United States. The race attracts elite runners and amateurs from around the world, offering a flat and fast course through downtown and historic neighborhoods, with thousands of spectators lining the streets.
Course Terrain 
The course is predominantly flat and fast, running through downtown Chicago and several distinctive neighborhoods. Surface conditions are road (asphalt and concrete), with excellent crowd support and minimal turns.
Elevation Changes
The course features minimal elevation changes, with an overall elevation gain of less than 100 feet, making it exceptionally fast and suitable for personal bests.