2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon in Grant Park
The 2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon takes place Sunday, October 11, across Chicago city streets, with Grant Park serving as the central event area. The first wheelchair start is scheduled for 7:20 a.m., followed by the professional start at 7:30 a.m. Spectator access to Grant Park begins at 9:30 a.m. Spectators may cheer from points along the course and use the official race app to track runners. The race start and finish areas in Grant Park are restricted to participants, credentialed staff and ticketed guests. After the race, spectators can meet participants in designated areas of Grant Park. The 27th Mile Post-Race Party is scheduled at Butler Field in Grant Park from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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Event details
- When
- Where
- Grant Park and Chicago city streetsChicago, IL, US
- Organizer
- Bank of America Chicago Marathon
- The 48th Bank of America Chicago Marathon is scheduled for Sunday, October 11, 2026.
- The first wheelchair start is scheduled for 7:20 a.m.; the professional start is at 7:30 a.m., and spectator access to Grant Park begins at 9:30 a.m.
- The 27th Mile Post-Race Party at Butler Field in Grant Park is scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Spectators cannot access the race start and finish areas in Grant Park unless they are participants, credentialed staff, or ticketed guests.
- Spectators can cheer along the course, use the official race app to track runners, and meet participants afterward in designated Grant Park areas.
Information last verified August 21, 2026.
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