Watch the 2026 Chicago Marathon live: news

How to Watch the 2026 Chicago Marathon Live: News, TV Channels, and Streaming Guide

The 48th running of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon takes place on Sunday, October 11, 2026, bringing over 50,000 runners and world-class elites through 29 iconic neighborhoods. Whether you want to follow the elite title chase or track friends and family across the finish line in Grant Park, here is your complete guide to live television broadcasts, free online streams, and schedule details.

2026 Chicago Marathon Race Day Schedule (Central Time)

• 7:20 a.m. CT: Men’s and Women’s Wheelchair Divisions start

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• 7:23 a.m. CT: Handcycle Division start

• 7:30 a.m. CT: Elite Men, Elite Women, and Professional Divisions start

• 7:35 a.m. CT: Wave 1 Open Field start

• 8:00 a.m. CT: Wave 2 Open Field start

• 8:35 a.m. CT: Wave 3 Open Field start

Where to Watch the Chicago Marathon Live on TV

• Local Broadcast (English): NBC 5 Chicago (WMAQ-TV) airs full race coverage live from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. CT.

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• Local Broadcast (Spanish): Telemundo Chicago (WSNS-TV) broadcasts live coverage with dedicated Spanish-language analysis from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. CT.

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How to Stream the Chicago Marathon Online

• Free Local Digital Streaming: Viewers in the Chicago television market can stream the complete broadcast for free via the NBC Chicago and Telemundo Chicago websites, station apps, and digital channels from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. CT.

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• Finish Line Extended Feed: Both NBC Chicago and Telemundo Chicago provide continuous live finish-line camera feeds until 3:00 p.m. CT to catch every runner completing their 26.2-mile journey.

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• National Live Stream (US): Fans across the United States can watch live coverage on Peacock and select connected-TV platforms from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. CT.

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• Live Radio Commentary: In Chicago, 670 The Score and the Audacy platform carry continuous live audio updates from 6:00 a.m. through 10:00 a.m. CT.

Official Runner Tracking

Download the official Bank of America Chicago Marathon Mobile App (available on iOS and Android) to access real-time split updates, live race leaderboards, and GPS-estimated progress for individual runners on course.