Chicago Marathon 2026

Complete this World Marathon Major for the causes that need it most.

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Chicago Marathon 2026

Chicago
11 October 2026
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Why run it?

Part of the World Marathon Majors, running the Bank of America Chicago Marathon is the pinnacle of achievement for elite athletes and everyday runners alike. The race starts and finishes in Grant Park, and travels through one of the world’s most magnificent cities. With ideal weather conditions, dry with highs of 67°F (19°C), this marathon is an unmissable and highly in-demand event.

Please note, as realbuzz is an international partner of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, we will not be able to offer places to US residents.

What's it like to run?

Runners:

40000

Surface:

Road

Start:

07:30

Course:

Flat & Fast

Temp:

10-19°C

Distance:

Marathon

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Charity partners you can support in this event include

Police Care UK

Police charity for serving and former police officers, police staff and police volunteers across the UK.

The Myton Hospices

We believe every single moment matters and we focus on enhancing life when cure is no longer an option.

Restless Development

Supporting the journey of a young person to become a leader and to multiply that leadership in their communities.

Weston Hospice Care

Weston Hospicecare provides free expert care to people with a life-limiting illness.

Heart Heroes

Providing subsidised social events for children, and their families, living with heart conditions.

CCLG: The Children & Young People’s Cancer Association

A leading children's cancer charity - we work to improve treatment and care.

Far Away Friends

We're connecting schools, students and teachers to transform education in rural Uganda.

The Connection at St Martins

We're working to end rough sleeping in London. We believe no one should have to sleep rough on our streets, and that everyone should get the support they need to find a place to call home.