When will the Chicago Marathon 2024 take place? When does it start, how to watch it – NBC Chicago

NOTE: A live stream of the 2024 Bank of America Chicago Marathon will appear in the player above beginning at 7 a.m. Tune in live to see full race coverage and a finish line camera showing runners crossing the finish line.

More than 50,000 runners and over a million spectators will soon line the streets of Chicago as the 2024 Bank of America Chicago Marathon passes through the city’s iconic landmarks and neighborhoods.

From race start times to other weekend marathon events, here’s everything you need to know about the 46th annual Bank of America Chicago Marathon.

When will the 2024 Bank of America Chicago Marathon take place?

The 46th Bank of America Chicago Marathon will take place on Sunday, October 13th.

When does the Chicago Marathon start?

The race officially begins at 7:20 a.m. CT with the Men’s Marathon Wheelchair.

What is the full schedule?

Thursday, October 10th

11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. — Abbott Health & Fitness Expo; Package pickup at McCormick Place, Lakeside Center

Friday, October 11th

9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. — Abbott Health & Fitness Expo; Package pickup at McCormick Place, Lakeside Center, Hall D

Saturday, October 12th

7:30 a.m. — Abbott Chicago 5K

9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. — Abbott Health & Fitness Expo; Package pickup at McCormick Place, Lakeside Center, Hall D

Sunday, October 13th

Bank of America Chicago Marathon

Grant Park opens to runners: 5:30 a.m

Equipment check begins: 5:30 a.m

Starting points open: 5:30 a.m

Marathon wheelchair start (men): 7:20 a.m

Marathon wheelchair start (women): 7:21 a.m

Marathon Handcycle Start: 7:23 a.m

Marathon wave 1 start: 7:30 a.m

Marathon wave 2 start: 8 a.m

Marathon Wave 3 start: 8:35 a.m

Spectator access to Grant Park begins at 9:30 a.m

27th Mile Post-Race Party: 9:30 a.m

Where is the starting line?

The starting line of the Chicago Marathon is located in Grant Park at the intersection of Columbus Drive and Monroe Street.

Where is the finish line?

The Bank of America Chicago Marathon finish line is in Grant Park on Columbus Drive, south of Balbo Drive. Spectators are not allowed to greet runners at the finish line, but can line up early to get a good viewing spot in a Bank of America cheer zone.

2024 Chicago Marathon spectator guide: How to watch, where to park, route map and more

How to watch the 2024 Chicago Marathon

Where:

• NBC Chicago’s 24/7 streaming channel – NBC 5 Chicago News. The live stream will be available on race day via the Peacock homepage. It will also be available on Roku TV, Fire TV, Samsung TV Plus, Xumo Play, Local Now, Pluto, Google TV, TCL, Xfinity and FreeVee. For more information about watching NBC 5 Chicago 24/7 live streaming channel, click here.
• NBCChicago.com, TelemundoChicago.com (Watch live in the player above)
• NBC Chicago, Telemundo Chicago apps (Watch live in the player above)
• NBC Chicago – YouTube

NOTE: Live streams are available to all viewers in the United States and Mexico.

Time: 7 a.m. – 3 p.m

Note: From 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., the streams will feature an exclusive live finish cam so viewers can watch their favorite runners finish the race.

Chicago Marathon route map

The race begins and ends in Grant Park, but extends just beyond downtown, passing through 29 neighborhoods and some of Chicago’s most famous streets.

Road closures at the 2024 Chicago Marathon: How to get around during the race

The 26.2-mile hike takes runners across six Chicago River bridges and stretches from Sheridan Road in the north to 35th Street in the south.

You can find the full course schedule here.

Which neighborhoods does the Chicago Marathon run through?

The 2024 Chicago Marathon runs through 29 neighborhoods. Here’s a full list and when it comes through.