Running the 2026 Chicago Marathon? Here's a race day guide

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1. NBC Chicago

   How to watch, stream the 2026 Chicago Marathon from start to finish ↗ (opens NBC Chicago)

   Published Oct 5, 2026

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   CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – OCTOBER 13: Runners compete at the start of the 2024 Chicago Marathon on October 13, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

2. NBC Chicago

   Street closures for the 2026 Chicago Marathon begin Thursday. Here's the full schedule ↗ (opens NBC Chicago)

   Published Oct 7, 2026

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   Runners compete during the 2025 Chicago Marathon in downtown Chicago, the United States, on Oct. 12, 2025. (Photo by Vincent D. Johnson/Xinhua via Getty Images)

3. NBC Chicago

   2026 Chicago Marathon forecast: What to expect on race day Sunday ↗ (opens NBC Chicago)

   Published Oct 8, 2026

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   Runners compete during the 2025 Chicago Marathon in downtown Chicago, the United States, on Oct. 12, 2025. (Photo by Vincent D. Johnson/Xinhua via Getty Images)

4. NBC Chicago

   Running the 2026 Chicago Marathon? Here's a race day guide ↗ (opens NBC Chicago)

   Published Oct 9, 2026

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   CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – OCTOBER 12: Waves of runners prepares to start the 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon on October 12, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images)

5. WGN Chicago

   Chicago Marathon 2026: Everything you need to know ↗ (opens WGN Chicago)

   Published Oct 9, 2026

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   The 48th Bank of America Chicago Marathon is scheduled to take place this Sunday, Oct. 11, with an expected 55,000 runners taking part.