Chicago Marathon 2027 application dates and deadlines confirmed

Official dates and entry requirements for the 2027 Bank of America Chicago Marathon are now confirmed. The 49th running will take place on Sunday, October 10, 2027.

Applications for both guaranteed and non-guaranteed drawing entry open at 8 a.m. U.S. Central Time on Thursday, October 8, 2026, and close at 2 p.m. U.S. Central Time on Thursday, October 29, 2026.

### Drawing notifications and payment deadlines

Applicants entering the non-guaranteed lottery will receive their selection results by email on Tuesday, December 8, 2026. Selected runners must pay the entry fee and complete registration by 11:59 p.m. U.S. Central Time on Tuesday, December 15, 2026, to secure their bib.

### Entry fees and charity entry

For 2027, standard non-charity entry fees are $250 for U.S. residents and $260 for non-U.S. residents, plus a processing fee. Runners who choose an official charity entry path must raise at least $2,500, with charity entry fees set at $325 for U.S. residents and $335 for international entrants.

### Time qualifier window and standards

Guaranteed time qualifiers must submit a verifiable mark run on a certified marathon course between January 1, 2025, and October 29, 2026. Half marathons or non-certified events are not accepted.

For the 16 to 34 age group, the 2027 qualifying standards are 2:50:00 for men and 3:20:00 for women and non-binary participants.

Track entry windows and deadlines on the Chicago Marathon race page, and sign up for alerts to receive opening warnings and closing reminders.

Sources: Bank of America Chicago Marathon