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
61
37.81
AG
Audrey Gonzalez
Adaptive Trainer
• W34
63
37.71
JT
Julia T.
COACH PW PERFORMANCE
• W32
70
35.30
Shannon McGuire
W30
83
31.00
BP
Binita P.
W30
84
30.02
CZ
Crystal Z.
W31
88
28.72
MM
Maite M.
Adaptive Trainer
• W33
89
28.71
EM
Emily M.
W34
90
28.69
KG
Kristin G.
Adaptive Trainer
• W34
Race Details
Status
Upcoming
Upcoming
Website
Official website
Location
Chicago, IL, United States
Date
11 October 2026
Distance
Marathon
VDOT Participants
100 of 776
VG
CO
Avg. VDOT finish times
3:08:13
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.