Tuesday is deadline for 2026 Chicago Marathon applications

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Tuesday, November 18, 2025


Tuesday is deadline for 2026 Chicago Marathon applications

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Tuesday is your last chance to run in The 48th Bank of America Chicago Marathon.

Applications for 2026 are due at 2 p.m. Tuesday.

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More than 160,000 people applied to run this year.

A record breaking 54,300 participants crossed the finish line.

Tuesday's deadline is for both guaranteed or non-guaranteed entries.

The 2026 Chicago Marathon will take place on Sunday, October 11, 2026.

For more information and to apply, visit https://www.chicagomarathon.com/apply/.

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