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Oct 12, 2025
High 64°F · Low 51°F
0.00 in precip · 9 mph wind
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Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Chicago, IL, USA · Oct 11, 2026
Entry window
Oct 21, 2025 → Nov 18, 2025
Drawing date
Dec 11, 2025
Race day
Oct 11, 2026
Last year's finishers
54,036
Bib cost
US Resident: $250 USD
International: $260 USD
Typical charity minimum
$2,200 USD
Past race-day weather
2024
Windy
Oct 13, 2024
High 65°F · Low 51°F
0.03 in precip · 23 mph wind
2023
Cloudy
Oct 8, 2023
High 54°F · Low 44°F
0.00 in precip · 11 mph wind
Course notes
Flat and fast looped course; skyscrapers can affect GPS downtown early and late.
Elite field
Reliable elite depth across all divisions, often producing fast and evenly paced races.
Travel tips
Stay in the Loop or River North for a short walk to Grant Park. Expect variable temps; bring layers. Early downtown congestion can compress pace, so be patient in the opening miles.
Registration notes
Lottery-based, with guaranteed entry paths via charity, tour operators, and time-standard/club programs where available.
Official race info
Get full weekend logistics, course maps, expo details, and start times at the official site.
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Approximate course profile
FAQs
- When does the lottery open for Bank of America Chicago Marathon?
- Entry window is Oct 21, 2025 → Nov 18, 2025.
- When is the draw/notification for Bank of America Chicago Marathon?
- Draw/notification date: Dec 11, 2025.
- When is race day for Bank of America Chicago Marathon?
- Race day is Oct 11, 2026.
- Are there guaranteed entries?
- Yes. Charity partners, tour operators, and time-standard/club programs often provide guaranteed entry paths.