Bank of America Chicago Marathon
- Distance
- 42.195 km
- Fee
- $260 for non-US residents ($250 for US residents), plus processing fee
- Entry
- 2027 application open until Thursday 29 October 2026, 2 p.m. Chicago time (8 p.m. in Italy); results 8 December 2026
- Details
- One of the Abbott World Marathon Majors; start and finish in Grant Park
- Time limit
- 6 hours 30 minutes
- Course
- The organiser says it is known for a flat and fast course. Elevation in metres not given on the page consulted. Official source
Getting there
O'Hare airport (ORD), one of the world's best-connected, then the Blue Line to downtown.
Good to know
Flat, fast course. Charity entries cost $335 and require raising at least $2,500.
Details checked on October 26, 2026 against the sources listed. Fees and dates can change: always check the official site before entering or booking. Source: chicagomarathon.com