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Runners filling the streets during the 2007 Chicago Marathon
Image: TonyTheTiger (Antonio Vernon) / Wikimedia Commons — CC BY-SA 3.0
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Chicago Marathon 2026 — Professional Men’s and Women’s Race Start Elite marathon racing begins in Grant Park

The professional men’s and women’s races at the 2026 Chicago Marathon start at 07:30 local time on Sunday, October 11.

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This countdown specifically tracks the professional running start. Wheelchair races begin earlier at 07:20 and 07:21, followed by the handcycle start at 07:23. General runner waves begin at 07:35, 08:00 and 08:35. The organizer notes that times may change. Official schedule: https://www.chicagomarathon.com/event-info/participant-information/ Image: 2007 Chicago Marathon Masses, TonyTheTiger (Antonio Vernon) / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/). Historical event photo, resized and cropped for display.

Organized by Bank of America Chicago Marathon

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