Chicago Marathon
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Bank of America Chicago Marathon : 2027 information
The Bank of America Chicago Marathon is scheduled for Sunday, October 10, 2027 and will be the event’s 49th running. The application window for guaranteed and non-guaranteed entry runs from Thursday, October 8 to Thursday, October 29, 2026. Individuals who apply for the non-guaranteed drawing will be notified of selection on Tuesday, December 8; selected applicants must complete payment and registration by the stated deadline to be entered.
The event offers multiple guaranteed entry paths and a non-guaranteed drawing. Guaranteed paths include time qualification with documented marathon results from January 1, 2025 to October 29, 2026 on certified courses, legacy finisher status for those with five or more Chicago Marathon finishes in the last 10 years, official charity entries with a minimum fundraising requirement of $2,500 USD, tour operator packages, a High Performance Program with capacity limits, Para Athletics access, and Bank of America Chicago Distance Series eligibility.
Registration and participation rules include a minimum age of 16 on race day, a course time limit of 6 hours 30 minutes and 59 seconds, in person packet pickup at the Abbott Health & Fitness Expo with government photo ID, and a prohibition on sale or transfer of entries. Entry fees listed for 2027 are $250 USD for U.S. residents and $260 USD for non U.S. residents for standard entries, with higher fees for charity entries. All registration fees and ancillary purchases are nonrefundable, though an optional refundable registration product is available for covered scenarios. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
