How to track a runner in the 2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon

Real-time tracking is also expected for 2026 as the app becomes available ahead of race day. The app also features an interactive course map and participant bib info, organizers said. More details can be found here. When is the Chicago Marathon? The Chicago Marathon for 2026 takes place Sunday, Oct. 11 in Grant Park. It steps off around 7 a.m. This year, a record number of runners applied to participate. On Oct. 10, Grant Park will host the Abbott Chicago 5k to kick off the day before the marathon. How to watch the Chicago Marathon live Full coverage of the major race will air and stream live on NBC Chicago and Telemundo Chicago. There will also be a finish line cam for those watching in person or from home to see their favorite runner cross. The coverage can be viewed here, on NBC 5, NBC Chicago s YouTube channel and on NBC Chicago s 24/7 streaming channel, NBC 5 Chicago News, available on Peacock, Roku TV, Fire TV, Samsung TV Plus, Xumo Play, Local Now, Pluto, Google TV, TCL, Xfinity, and FreeVee. An exclusive finish line camera will stream on NBCChicago.com and the NBC 5 Chicago News Streaming Channel from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. to allow runners friends and family watch them finish the marathon live. A Spanish-language broadcast of the race can be found on TelemundoChicago.com and in the Telemundo Chicago app.