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
72
45.82
JO
Jhoanna O.
W40
31
45.74
LB
Leilani B.
W57
42
44.77
Jessica McClendon
Erin Rosen
• W38
11
43.23
KP
Kim P.
W53
70
43.00
SF
Sofia F.
W22
38
42.30
SC
Sophia C.
W40
Race Details
Status
Upcoming
Upcoming
Website
Official website
Location
Chicago, IL, United States
Date
11 October 2026
Distance
Marathon
VDOT Participants
155 of 255
LK
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.
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