{"id":2959,"date":"2026-05-11T01:37:14","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T08:37:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iruntheglobe.com\/destinations\/chicago-marathon-2\/"},"modified":"2026-10-18T06:52:05","modified_gmt":"2026-10-18T13:52:05","slug":"chicago-marathon","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/iruntheglobe.com\/en-us\/destinations\/chicago-marathon\/","title":{"rendered":"BofA Chicago Marathon"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Guaranteed entry for the 2027 Bank of America Chicago Marathon<\/h2>\n<p>2026 marks the 48th edition of the Chicago marathon. Get your guaranteed entry and cross the finish line in Grant Park!<\/p>\n<p>The \u201cBank of America Chicago Marathon\u201d now holds the world record for both men\u2019s and women\u2019s marathon times. Kelvin Kiptum set the men\u2019s world record in 2023, and Ruth Chepngetich broke the women\u2019s record in 2024 making this marathon the fastest in the world! The marathon is known for being a flat course. Runners from around the world come to Chicago to chase their personal best. Moreover, it is also famous for the large crowd along the route, which creates unforgettable memories.<\/p>\n<p>This course will take you through 29 of Windy City\u2019s neighborhoods. Those include The Loop, Lincoln Park, Chinatown and Prairie District.<\/p>\n<p>With almost a million spectators and a carnival atmosphere in the streets of Windy City, the race is an unforgettable experience.<\/p>\n<p>The city has many attractions that are worth visiting. The museum of Science and industry is the largest science center in the Western Hemisphere. You can jog along the pathway sideways to Lake Michigan. For city views, the john Hancock Tower or the Willis Tower should be on your bucket list as well.<\/p>\n<h3>Our packages include:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>A minimum of 3 nights in a centrally located 4-star hotel<\/li>\n<li>Guaranteed entry to the marathon<\/li>\n<li>All taxes included<\/li>\n<li>Hotels within walking distance of the start and finish lines<\/li>\n<li>Guided escort to the marathon expo and start line<\/li>\n<li>On-site support and assistance from our team throughout your stay<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Guaranteed entry for the 2027 Bank of America Chicago Marathon 2026 marks the 48th edition of the Chicago marathon. Get your guaranteed entry and cross the finish line in Grant Park! The \u201cBank of America Chicago Marathon\u201d now holds the world record for both men\u2019s and women\u2019s marathon times. 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