- Date & time
- Sunday, October 11, 2026 · 7:20 AM
- Location
- Grant Park and citywide course, Chicago, IL · Grant Park, Chicago, IL
- Admission
- Registration required; spectators free
- Parking / transit
- Public transportation is strongly recommended because of extensive course closures.
- Organizer
- Chicago Event Management
The 48th Bank of America Chicago Marathon brings elite athletes, wheelchair competitors and tens of thousands of runners through 29 Chicago neighborhoods before the Grant Park finish. The race is one of the world’s premier marathons.
Source: Official event website
Information last verified: July 29, 2026