🇺🇸 Bank of America Chicago Marathon 2027

Race date, application / drawing and how to get an entry. Last checked 8 Nov 2026.

Key dates
2027 race Sun, 10 Oct 2027
Application / drawing
8–29 Oct 2026
Results 8 Dec 2026
Last edition 11 Oct 2026
Official entry info ↗ Official website ↗
How to get an entry

The application / drawing for 2027 ran 8–29 Oct 2026, with results on 8 Dec 2026.

Both guaranteed and non-guaranteed applicants apply in the same window; non-guaranteed places are drawn on the results date.

Other routes

  • Guaranteed entry with age-graded qualifying times
  • Legacy finishers (5+ Chicago finishes in the last 10 years)
  • Charity teams
  • Official international tour operators

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Frequently asked questions

When is the Chicago Marathon 2027?

Sun, 10 Oct 2027.

When does the Chicago Marathon ballot open?

The application / drawing for 2027 ran 8–29 Oct 2026, with results on 8 Dec 2026. Both guaranteed and non-guaranteed applicants apply in the same window; non-guaranteed places are drawn on the results date.

Are there other ways to get into the Chicago Marathon?

Guaranteed entry with age-graded qualifying times. Legacy finishers (5+ Chicago finishes in the last 10 years). Charity teams. Official international tour operators.

Independent site, not affiliated with the Bank of America Chicago Marathon or Abbott World Marathon Majors. Dates can change — always confirm on the official website before booking travel.

Sources: chicagomarathon.com

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