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[ Wire ] · Dispatch · Nov 09

Chicago Marathon Lottery Results 2027: What to Do Next

The 2027 Bank of America Chicago Marathon lottery results go out by email on Tuesday, December 8, 2026. Non-guaranteed applicants are notified of their entry status throughout the day. The 49th running of the race is on Sunday, October 10, 2027.

When are the Chicago Marathon 2027 lottery results?

December 8, 2026. The event says applicants are notified via email "throughout the day", so a friend hearing first does not mean you missed out. Check your spam folder before assuming the worst.

Applications closed at 2 p.m. U.S. Central Time on October 29, 2026, so no new drawing entries are possible.

Can I still withdraw my application?

Yes, until 5 p.m. Central Time on Monday, December 7, the day before the draw. Use the "Manage your registration" link in your confirmation email, or log in at letsdothis.com/my-events with the email you applied with. Withdrawal is final and cannot be undone.

What do I do if I'm selected?

Pay the entry fee and complete your registration by 11:59 p.m. Central Time on Tuesday, December 15, 2026. If you miss that deadline you will not be registered and will not get a bib. The non-charity entry fee is:

  • U.S. residents: US$250
  • Non-U.S. residents: US$260
  • Plus: a non-refundable processing fee on every entry

All entry fees are non-refundable and entries cannot be sold or transferred. Refundable registration, an extra service fee of roughly 10 to 15% of your cart, is offered during the application and registration process only and cannot be added later.

Once registered, you can still cancel through October 1, 2027 and get a guaranteed entry for 2028, but you pay the 2028 fee again and nothing is refunded. Packet pickup is in person at the Abbott Health & Fitness Expo with a government-issued photo ID in your registered name.

What are the odds of getting into Chicago 2027?

Unknown. The event has not said how many entries go into the drawing, because that depends on how many people registered through guaranteed routes. There is no official acceptance rate. Applying more than once does not help: duplicate applications are removed before selection. Past application numbers are in our Chicago lottery odds breakdown and the 2026 ballot results page.

What if I'm not selected?

Applicants who miss out can still register through two official programs:

  • Charity Program: first come, first served until September 10, 2027 or until a charity is full. You must raise at least US$2,500, and the charity entry fee is US$325 for U.S. residents or US$335 for non-U.S. residents. Find partners in the official Charity Index.
  • Tour Operators: entries become available from December 8, 2026, and the application stays open through August 10, 2027. Packages usually bundle entry with travel and hotel, and not every country has an approved operator.

Only charities and tour operators listed on the event website have guaranteed entries. The event warns against organizations that claim to have entries but are not official partners.

The full 2027 calendar is on the Chicago Marathon race page.

Sources: Bank of America Chicago Marathon: Apply and 2027 application FAQs

Sources Bank of America Chicago Marathon Results date, payment and withdrawal deadlines, fees, refundable registration, charity and tour operator terms, cancellation policy and packet pickup ID rule from chicagomarathon.com/apply and its 2027 application FAQs (accessed November 9, 2026). Chicago Event Management has not said how many places go into the drawing, so this post gives no odds.