All 2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon runners and walkers can be tracked on race day through the Bank of America Chicago Marathon app.
According to organizers, “unlimited live race day runner tracking” was available via the mobile app in 2025. Real-time tracking is also expected for 2026 as the app becomes available ahead of race day.
“Whether you’re running or spectating, the free mobile app includes everything you’ll need to be prepared for a great race week experience,” organizers said.
The 2026 official race app will become available for download in advance of the race, which takes place Sunday, Oct. 11. 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 participated.
Meanwhile, the three-day Abbott Health & Fitness Expo, hosted at McCormick Place, will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Oct. 8 and from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Oct. 9-10.
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.
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