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.

Make-A-Wish UK

Make-A-Wish UK grant life-changing wishes to critically ill children. When it comes to their dreams, they deserve to wish for more than a life defined by their illness.

Crohn’s and Colitis Ireland

Ireland’s leading charity in the battle against Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis.

Asthma Society of Ireland

Our mission is to stop asthma deaths in Ireland.

Children's Health Foundation

Children’s Health Foundation’s mission is to help provide world-class facilities, research and compassionate loving care for every sick child in Ireland.