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Chicago Marathon 2027
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Sunday, October 10, 2027. Chicago is famous for its flat and fast course, which has produced seven world records. Most runners enter the drawing; a time qualifier and charity entries are other ways in.
DrawingQualifierCharity
Applications closed October 29, 2026. Drawing results come December 8. Charity entries are open.
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- Race dayOct 10, 2027the 49th running
- Start and finishGrant Park29 neighborhoods
- 2026 participants54,000+per the title sponsor
- Entry fee$250US · $260 non-US
- Time qualifier2:50 / 3:20men / women, ages 16 to 34
- Time limit6:3015-minute mile pace
Key dates
Countdown from today
- 3 daysGuaranteed pay-by
- 31 daysDrawing results
- 337 daysRace day
How to get in
2027 entry, step by step
- Oct 8 to 29, 2026Application window Drawing, time qualifier and legacy entries.Closed
- Nov 10, 2026Guaranteed entrants pay Time qualifiers and other guaranteed entrants pay by this date.Coming up
- Dec 8, 2026Drawing results Tour operator entries also open on this date.Coming up
- Dec 15, 2026Drawing entrants payComing up
- Until Sep 10, 2027Charity entries $325 US / $335 non-US with a $2,500 minimum fundraising commitment.Open now
- Oct 10, 2027Race dayComing up
Chicago 2027 time qualifier standards
| Age on race day | Men | Women and non-binary |
|---|---|---|
| 16 to 34 | 2:50 | 3:20 |
| 35 to 39 | 2:55 | 3:25 |
| 40 to 44 | 3:00 | 3:30 |
| 45 to 49 | 3:10 | 3:40 |
| 50 to 54 | 3:15 | 3:50 |
| 55 to 59 | 3:25 | 3:55 |
| 60 to 64 | 3:40 | 4:15 |
| 65 to 69 | 3:55 | 4:30 |
| 70 to 74 | 4:15 | 4:45 |
| 75 to 79 | 4:30 | 5:00 |
| 80 and over | 4:50 | 5:20 |
Qualifying window January 1, 2025 to October 29, 2026. Legacy entry needs 5 or more Chicago finishes in the last 10 years. Minimum age is 16.
The course
Flat and fast
- A looped tour through 29 neighborhoods, starting and finishing in Grant Park.
- Time limit 6 hours 30 minutes, a 15-minute mile pace.
Course records
- Men
- 2:00:35 Kelvin Kiptum, 2023
- Women
- 2:09:56 Ruth Chepngetich, 2024
Plan your trip
For the night before, Sat Oct 9 · near Grant Park
Where to stay
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Getting there
- MDWChicago Midway International Airport9.2 miFlights arriving Oct 9 into MDW ↗
- ORDChicago O'Hare International Airport16 miFlights arriving Oct 9 into ORD ↗
- MKEGeneral Mitchell International Airport75 miFlights arriving Oct 9 into MKE ↗
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Fun facts
- The Chicago course has produced seven world records.
- In 2026, Catherine Debrunner set a women’s wheelchair world record of 1:33:16, the first wheelchair world record set in Chicago.
- It is held on the second Sunday of October.
Chicago guides
Other races near Chicago, from 5Ks to marathons →
Quick answers
When is the 2027 Chicago Marathon?
Sunday, October 10, 2027, the 49th running.
When are the Chicago Marathon drawing results?
December 8, 2026. Drawing entrants pay by December 15. Guaranteed entrants pay by November 10, 2026.
What is the Chicago Marathon time qualifier?
Ages 16 to 34 need 2:50 (men) or 3:20 (women and non-binary), run between January 1, 2025 and October 29, 2026. The window for 2027 is closed.
Can I still get into the 2027 Chicago Marathon?
Yes, through a charity entry until September 10, 2027 ($325 US, $2,500 minimum fundraising) or a tour operator from December 8, 2026.