2024 Chicago Marathon Start Time & Schedule – NBC Chicago

Bank of America Chicago Marathon 2024: What You Should Know

Get ready to cheer on all the runners as the Bank of America Chicago Marathon returns to the city on Oct. 13. Want to know when the runners hit the course, or are you curious about other marathon-related events unfolding this week and weekend? We’ve got you covered.

Important Dates for the 2024 Bank of America Chicago Marathon

The 46th installment of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 13. The race will kick off with the men’s wheelchair marathon at 7:20 a.m. CT.

Chicago Marathon Full Schedule for Participants and Spectators

Thursday, October 5 – From 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., the Abbott Health & Fitness Expo will be open for packet pick-up at McCormick Place, Lakeside Center.

Friday, October 6 – The Abbott Health & Fitness Expo and packet pick-up continue at McCormick Place, Lakeside Center, Hall D from 9 a.m to 6 p.m.

Saturday, October 7 – Start the day with the Abbott Chicago 5K at 7:30 a.m., then head over to the Abbott Health & Fitness Expo and packet pick-up at McCormick Place, Lakeside Center, Hall D from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Sunday, October 8 – It’s marathon day! Check out the detailed schedule below:

• 5:30 a.m. – Grant Park opens to runners and gear check begins
• 7:20 a.m. – Men’s Marathon Wheelchair Start
• 7:21 a.m. – Women’s Marathon Wheelchair Start
• 7:23 a.m. – Marathon Handcycle Start
• 7:30 a.m. – Marathon Wave 1 Start
• 8 a.m. – Marathon Wave 2 Start
• 8:35 a.m. – Marathon Wave 3 Start
• 9:30 a.m. – Spectator access to Grant Park and 27th Mile Post-Race Party begins

Starting and Finishing Points of the Marathon

The starting line for the Chicago Marathon is situated in Grant Park at the intersection of Columbus Drive and Monroe Street. The finish line is also located in Grant Park on Columbus Drive, just south of Balbo Drive. Although spectators are not permitted to greet runners at the finish line, you can secure prime viewing spots by lining up early in the Bank of America Cheer Zone.

Live Coverage of the 2024 Bank of America Chicago Marathon

Not able to cheer on the sidelines? You can still take part in the excitement. NBC 5 Chicago, Telemundo Chicago, and TeleXitos will provide complete live TV coverage and live streaming of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon in English and Spanish. The live broadcast will air from 7 – 11 a.m. CT and the live stream will be accessible through nbcchicago.com and telemundochicago.com, as well as on the NBC 5 and Telemundo Chicago apps, and on the stations’ Roku and Apple TV channels, from 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. CT.