Chicago Marathon 2026

There will be 1,700,000 people attending and a predicted event spend (USD) of $182,883,334 at the event in 2026.

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Event Insights for Chicago Marathon 2026

  • Predicted Attendance

    1,700,000
  • Predicted Event Spend (USD)

    $182,883,334

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Event Details

Description

The Chicago Marathon is a major international road race held in Chicago, Illinois, with its start and finish on Butler Field in Grant Park. As a World Marathon Majors event, it attracts an elite global field alongside large numbers of recreational runners on a fast, largely flat course that winds through the city’s neighborhoods. The race is org...

Date & Time

Sun, 11 Oct 2026

7:00 AM

Sun, 11 Oct 2026

4:00 PM

Venue

Butler Field - Grant Park

S Lake Shore Dr & E Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60601, USA

Timezone

-0500 (America/Chicago)

Event Category

sports

Duration

1 day

Frequency

Yearly

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