Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Experience the thrill of the Chicago Marathon—an Abbott World Marathon Major. Join runners from around the globe and race through Chicago’s iconic neighbourhoods and vibrant downtown streets!
Charity places- Sun 11 Oct 2026
- Fundraising required
07:20
Age 16 & over
£50-£75
- 26.2 miles road running
Event overview
The Chicago Marathon welcomes thousands each year to its fast, flat course. Renowned for enthusiastic crowds and spectacular city sights, it’s a must-run event for athletes seeking an unforgettable race experience.
Event details
- Event expo
- Event village
- Newcomers
- Spectators
- Traders at event
- Venue accessible
Route
- Cut off time
- Distance markers
- First aid
- Flat
- Food stations
- Headphones allowed
- Marshals
- PB
- Toilets
- Traffic free
- Water stations
- Wave start
- Way markers
Location
- Accommodation
- Changing facilities
- Paid parking
- Park
- Secure bag storage
- Toilets
- Urban
What's included
- Cash prizes
- Certificate
- Chip timing
- Drinks
- Event app
- Goody bag
- Medal
- Race photo
- Snacks
- Technical t-shirt
- Training plan
Sustainability
- Recycling
- Sustainability policy
Do it for charity
Looking to do this event for charity? Do it for one of the charities below or see the full list of charities on the Chicago Marathon charity places for 2026 page.
Children
Make-A-Wish UK
Creating life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.
- Running vest
- Fundraising support
- Fundraising materials
- Training plan
- Online training zone
- Dedicated contact
- Certificate
- Submit fundraising up to 1 month after event
Get a place from the charity.
Sign up
£49
Fundraise
£2,000
Buy own place + join charity team.
Fundraise
Any amount
How to enter
- Age 16 & over
- Entries closed
- Charity places
- Collect race pack
- Fundraising required