2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon

Run the Chicago Marathon — where the city’s heart beats for every runner, and every mile changes a life.

Step onto the streets of Chicago and feel the energy that makes this race legendary. The Bank of America Chicago Marathon is a celebration of endurance, community, and world-class speed — a flat, fast, and unforgettable 26.2 miles through 29 vibrant neighborhoods and past some of the city’s most iconic landmarks.

From the roar of the crowd in Grant Park to the skyline that stretches above you, Chicago’s spirit surrounds you. Every cheer, every turn, every stride carries the pulse of a city that runs on passion and pride.

When you run with Team Endure to Cure, every step you take goes beyond the finish line. Your fundraising helps children fighting cancer — providing travel assistance for families in need, delivering uplifting gifts, and creating moments of hope and joy during treatment.

Join us — run for the challenge, for the community, and for a cause that truly matters.

👉 Run the Chicago Marathon with Team Endure to Cure!

Your Participation with Team Endure to Cure includes:

• Guaranteed Race Entry (race registration fee not included)
• Team Endure to Cure gear
• 20-week marathon training plan by Team E2C coach and New York Times best-selling author Ben Greenfield
• Your personal fundraising web page and fundraising tools
• Weekly emails with training tips, fundraising tips, and impact stories about our beneficiaries
• Team event on race weekend

Your Team Endure to Cure responsibilities include:

• $100 sign-up fee (credited to your fundraising total)
• Minimum Fundraising Commitment: $6,000 by September 30, 2026 (50% by June 30, 2026), or $5,000 if donated upon acceptance. Given the high demand of this race, applicants who commit to higher fundraising levels or elect to donate their fundraising commitment upon acceptance will be given priority.
• Have fun!

Already have your own entry?

No problem! We welcome athletes who already have an entry to the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. While there is neither a fundraising minimum nor a sign-up fee to join Team Endure to Cure with your own entry, you must raise $500 by September 30, 2026 to receive the benefits of Team Endure to Cure gear and access to race weekend activities.