Chicago Marathon 2026

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

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Chicago Marathon 2026

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Chicago
11 October 2026
Marathon

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.

Children in Crossfire

Responding to the rights and needs of children and young people caught in the crossfire.

Willowbrook Hospice

Willowbrook hospice provides specialist care to people with life-limiting illnesses.

Action For Elders

Action for Elders supports people and encourages them to exercise and become active.

Open Door Charity

Offering free, fast, and effective mental health support to help young people and adults thrive.

Live Unlimited

Providing opportunities and support to looked-after children and young care leavers in Barnet.

Trocaire

Tackling the causes of poverty & injustice & responding to crises.

Cancer Research Wales

Funding and pioneering world class cancer research in Wales.

Orchid - Fighting Male Cancer

Orchid is the UK’s leading charity for those affected by male cancer. For over 25 years we have been working to save men’s lives from testicular, penile and prostate cancer through a range of support services, education and awareness campaigns and a world-class research programme.