Chicagoland Spring Marathon
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Chicagoland Spring Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K - Schaumburg, IL
The Chicagoland Spring event in Schaumburg offers three road and paved trail distances: a marathon, a half marathon and a 10K. The marathon and half marathon courses are USATF certified and the marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifier. The event is listed as the 16th annual edition for 2026.
Finish line provisions include Giordano's deep dish and thin crust pizza, fresh fruit, finisher medals for all distances and a live band. All routes run on streets and paved trails through Schaumburg's commercial district. A gear check with a provided clear bag is available on site. The event is chip timed.
Packet and virtual options are offered. Packet mailing is available for a fee of $14.99; mailed gear typically ships 1 to 4 days before race day. If packets are not picked up, a fee applies for mailing post-event.
Water stations provide water and sports drink; select marathon stations also supply GU energy gels. Pacers are provided for the half marathon with advertised target finish times ranging from 1:30 to 2:45. Awards include a finisher medal for every participant and winner medals for the top three male and female finishers by age group and overall. The event is part of the Run Chicagoland race series with connecting finisher medals for series qualifiers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
