Apply here for a spot at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon 2026 (Sunday, October 11) with Motherland Escapes Sports

Event rules & guidelines

All participants must comply with Bank of America Chicago Marathon event rules and all Tour Program regulations and deadlines, including:

  • The participants must be aware of all event rules at the point of registration and prior to their participation on race day.

  • All participants must know of the Chicago Marathon’s age requirement of 16 years or older (on race day), the course net time limit of six and a half hours (6:30:59), and that early starters are not allowed.

  • Individuals not starting with the official start will be disqualified and participants who do not complete the full course or do not finish before the course time limit may not receive an official time, listing in the results book or finish line items or other amenities.

  • Entries are non-refundable, non-transferable and may not be donated, or deferred to future years.

  • Event-issued bib numbers must be worn only by the participant to whom they are assigned.

  • All participants must pick up their own participant packet at the Abbott Health & Fitness Expo during

    the scheduled hours of operation and must show a government-issued photo identification.

  • The Bank of America Chicago Marathon strives to provide accessibility for all athletes with disabilities

    through our Para Athletics Program. Please visit https://www.chicagomarathon.com/apply/para- athletics-program/ for Program details.