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
242
38.93
Jennifer Leaman
W39
253
38.33
Stephanie Smythers
W35
254
38.22
EC
Eden C.
W26
257
38.10
IM
Ina M.
W48
263
37.90
MG
Melissa G.
W46
267
37.81
AG
Audrey Gonzalez
Adaptive Trainer
• W34
270
37.71
JT
Julia T.
COACH PW PERFORMANCE
• W32
Race Details
Status
Upcoming
Upcoming
Website
Official website
Location
Chicago, IL, United States
Date
11 October 2026
Distance
Marathon
VDOT Participants
461 of 725
SG
Avg. VDOT finish times
3:30:07
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.