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World Marathon Major

Chicago2027

Sun, 10 Oct 2027 · Chicago, Illinois · 342 days

Distance
42.2 km
Terrain
Flat
Climb
75 m
Layout
Loop
Time limit
6.5 h
Race day
12°C (54°F)

Starts and finishes in Grant Park and loops through 29 neighbourhoods from Lincoln Park to Chinatown. Flat, fast and lined with 1.7 million spectators.

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  1. Ballot opens8 Oct 2026
  2. Ballot closes29 Oct 2026
  3. DrawNot announced
  4. Results outNot announced
  5. Race day10 Oct 2027

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Entry fee
$335
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Applied for 2026
200,000
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Past finish times

Finishers
54,314
Median
4:12:56
Winner
2:02:23

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middle half
5:50:25
slowest 10%

Median, men 3:55:49Women 4:32:53

Course records: 2:00:35 men, 2:09:56 women. From past results on raceIQ .

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Fri, Oct 8
Leave
Mon, Oct 11
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