2026 Bank of America Chicago half marathon next weekend

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Next weekend, runners from across the globe will hit the streets for the Bank of America Chicago 13.1-mile race.

Former Chicago Cubs star Anthony Rizzo is returning to the Windy City to help kick things off.

He's hosting a special event on Wednesday, which is Global Running Day, to combine sportsmanship and philanthropy.

Executive Director of Chicago Events Management Carey Pinkowski joined ABC7 to talk more about the running season.