Chicago Marathon
World Marathon Major in Chicago with a fast flat road course, huge crowds and iconic running through the city’s neighbourhoods.
| Date | Sunday 11th October, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Distance | Marathon |
| Location | Grant Park |
| Town/City | Chicago, United States |
| Website | Visit website |
The Chicago Marathon is one of the Abbott World Marathon Majors and is known for its fast flat course through the streets of Chicago. Starting and finishing in Grant Park, the route passes through a wide range of neighbourhoods with long straight roads, urban scenery and strong crowd support throughout the race.
The course is popular with both first time marathon runners and experienced athletes chasing a PB, with cool autumn conditions and smooth road surfaces helping create quick running conditions. Runners can expect large scale city marathon racing, lively spectator support and an energetic atmosphere across one of the world’s best known marathon events.
Results
| Results | Verification Status |
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| 2025 results | Verified |
| 2024 results | Verified |
| 2023 results | Verified |
| 2022 results | Verified |
| 2021 results | Verified |
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