Chicago Marathon
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Bank of America Chicago Marathon
The Bank of America Chicago Marathon is scheduled as the 48th running in Chicago on Sunday, October 11, 2026. The event is a 26.2-mile marathon held on city streets. The race includes accessibility options through a Para Athletics Program.
Entries, requirements and programs
The application window for guaranteed and non-guaranteed entries closed on November 18, 2025. Limited entries remain through the official Charity Program and the Tour Operator Program. Guaranteed entry paths include time qualification based on age and division, legacy finisher status (five or more Chicago Marathon finishes within the last 10 years, with finishes prior to 2015 excluded), completion of the 2025 Chicago Distance Series, and select tour operator or charity placements. The Chicago Distance Series events referenced are:
- Shamrock Shuffle 8K
- Chicago 13.1
- Chicago Marathon 26.2-mile
Charity participants must meet each charity’s fundraising requirements; fundraising minimums start at $2,200 (USD). Entry fees are listed as $250 (USD) for U.S. residents and $260 (USD) for non-U.S. residents; a processing fee is applied and applicants must provide a credit card during application. Participants must be 16 years or older on race day (16-17 require parental permission) and must be able to complete the 26.2-mile course within 6 hours and 30 minutes and 59 seconds. All participants must pick up their own packet at the Abbott Health & Fitness Expo and show a government-issued photo ID that matches their registration. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
