Chicago Marathon 2026
Organized by chicagomarathon.com
Part of Abbott World Marathon Majors
Date
Oct 11, 2026
Distance
42.2 km
Elevation
—
Difficulty
Moderate
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Complete guide
Chicago Marathon 2026 Complete Guide — Flat Course, World Record and How to Run It
Everything you need to run the 2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon: 42.2 flat km through 29 neighborhoods, start and finish in Grant Park, lottery and time qualifier, lodging, October weather, and a 16-week training...
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Race facts
- The course covers 42.2 km.
- It takes place on a Sunday, October 11, 2026 — autumn in this part of the world.
- The closest comparable running event is "Hustle For Hunger" Saint Maria Goretti Parish 5K Run/Walk: Saturday Sept. 5th, 2026 start time 8 a.m. (Rain or Shine) in Dyer, 43 km away, on September 5, 2026.
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