Bank of America Chicago Marathon

RUN THE BANK OF AMERICA CHICAGO MARATHON WITH US.

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Date: 12 October 2025

Location: United States of America

Pricing: From R32 095 per double share runner

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The course time limit is 6 hours 30 minutes.
The race has a staggered start, 3 waves of runners to avoid congestion starting from 7:30 a.m.

One of the 6 Major Marathons: The Bank of America Chicago Marathon is known globally for its fast, flat course starting and finishing in Grant Park, central Chicago. Elite athletes and amateurs alike annually target the race for its potential to generate personal, national, and world records.

In addition to its speed, the course itself offers all runners a scenic tour of Chicago as it weaves through numerous diverse neighborhoods and dozens of landmarks. In running The Bank of America Chicago Marathon, you are guaranteed to see all that is great about the City of Chicago. A true 'Americas' marathon, growing rapidly in popularity and attracting a field of approx. 45,000 runners from all over the world.

Runners are allocated a starting place based on their expected finish time.