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
35
51.10
HY
Hanae Y.
W31
36
50.98
CP
Carolina P.
W51
38
50.80
RK
Ryanne K.
W31
42
50.16
MS
Monica S.
Mary Johnson
• W28
45
49.80
ML
Melissa L.
Mary Daniels
• W43
48
49.56
MB
Megan B.
W38
49
49.55
MB
Megan B.
W38
50
49.55
MB
Megan B.
W38
53
49.32
MH
Melissa H.
W31
57
49.00
BL
Brittany L.
W37
60
48.86
NA
Nancy A.
W34
Race Details
Status
Upcoming
Upcoming
Website
Official website
Location
Chicago, IL, United States
Date
11 October 2026
Distance
Marathon
VDOT Participants
387 of 599
SG
Avg. VDOT finish times
2:59:51
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.