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
102
55.30
FM
Francesca M.
W38
112
54.98
SK
Sally K.
W34
113
54.88
LK
Lauren K.
W21
116
54.62
MN
Mark Nicolas
M42
118
54.45
VG
Victoria G.
W31
120
54.24
BC
Boris Cortes
M47
Race Details
Status
Upcoming
Upcoming
Website
Official website
Location
Chicago, IL, United States
Date
11 October 2026
Distance
Marathon
VDOT Participants
924
PC
Avg. VDOT finish times
3:14:30
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.