Results & Live Tracking — Chicago Marathon 2026
On Sunday, October 11, 2026, Chicago runs 26.2 miles from Grant Park to Grant Park.
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Results & Live → 🌐 Official Site →The 48th Bank of America Chicago Marathon takes place on Sunday, October 11, 2026. The race starts and finishes in Grant Park and is known for a flat and fast course.
The marathon is a single loop of 26.2 miles through 29 Chicago neighborhoods, on the North, West and South Sides. Runners start in waves, with the professional field going off first at 7:30am CT. The Abbott Chicago 5K takes place the day before, on Saturday, October 10.
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Chicago Marathon 2026 results
Results for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon are available on Mika Timing, through the link above.
Race day schedule: start times and waves
A single loop through 29 neighborhoods
The course starts and finishes in Grant Park. It loops through 29 Chicago neighborhoods on the North, West and South Sides before returning downtown.
The course time limit is 6 hours and 30 minutes. Live television coverage airs on NBC 5 Chicago, Telemundo Chicago and TeleXitos from 7 to 11am.
Key facts about the Chicago Marathon 2026
| Item | Time (CT) | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Grant Park opens to runners | 5:30am | Start corrals open |
| Professional wheelchair and handcycle | 7:20am – 7:23am | Men 7:20, women 7:21, handcycle 7:23 |
| Professional start 7:30AM | 7:30am | Men and women |
| Wave 1 7:35AM | 7:35am | Corrals close at 7:20am |
| Wave 2 8:00AM | 8:00am | Corrals close at 7:45am |
| Wave 3 8:35AM | 8:35am | Corrals close at 8:10am |
| Grant Park opens to spectators | 9:30am | Post-race party |
Frequently asked questions about the Chicago Marathon 2026
When is the Chicago Marathon 2026?
The 48th Bank of America Chicago Marathon takes place on Sunday, October 11, 2026, starting and finishing in Grant Park.
Where can I find the results and live tracking of the Chicago Marathon 2026?
Results are available on the Mika Timing results site linked above. You can also find all our race results in the athletics section.
What time does the Chicago Marathon start?
The professional men's and women's start is at 7:30am CT. Wave 1 starts at 7:35am, Wave 2 at 8:00am and Wave 3 at 8:35am.
What time do the wheelchair divisions start?
The men's professional wheelchair start is at 7:20am, the women's at 7:21am and the handcycle start at 7:23am.
When does Grant Park open on race day?
Grant Park opens to runners at 5:30am, and the start corrals open at the same time. Grant Park opens to spectators at 9:30am.
What is the Chicago Marathon course?
The course is a single loop that starts and finishes in Grant Park and passes through 29 Chicago neighborhoods.
What is the time limit?
The course time limit is 6 hours and 30 minutes.
Is there a 5K?
Yes. The Abbott Chicago 5K takes place on Saturday, October 10, 2026.
How can I watch the race?
NBC 5 Chicago, Telemundo Chicago and TeleXitos air live broadcasts from 7 to 11am, based on the official race schedule.