Name: 2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Start: 2026-10-11T07:00:00-05:00
Location: Chicago, IL

Dream Travel Canada is back in Chicago for the 2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon! One of the world’s largest and fastest marathons will take over the streets of The Windy City!

The Bank of America Chicago Marathon is one of the Abbott World Marathon Majors and Dream Travel is proud to bring you guaranteed entries into this premier event!

This prestigious event takes place on Sunday, October 11th, 2026 with 55,000 runners from around the world! Finish this incredibly fast course that has seen many world records broken!

2026 marks our 23nd year providing guaranteed entries and escorting runners and spectators to races of all distances around the world! We’re glad that you are considering running this phenomenal marathon with us!

Dream Travel will be on site the entire race weekend to assist you and make your trip as exciting and stress-free as possible! And we’re proud to say that everyone who works at Dream Travel is a runner so we know how to make your trip less stressful and more enjoyable!

Where: Chicago, Illinois
Date: Sunday, October 11th, 2026
Distance: Marathon - 42.195 KM
Cutoff Time: 6 hours and 30 minutes
Minimum Age: 16 years old on race day (must have parents consent from ages 16-17)
Registration Deadline: August 16, 2026.
Qualification Time Required: None
Required Travel Docs for Canadians: A valid passport.
Official Race Website: Click here

Package prices are in USD
Deposit amount: $650.00 CAD plus the Race Roster fee
Second Deposit: $400.00 USD (you may pay in CAD) due by January 16, 2026
Final payment due by: June 15th, 2026
Dream Travel will be on-site: Yes
Accepted Currencies and ways to pay: Credit card or Wise in USD or CAD or a
CAD e-transfer. When paying in CAD, we will convert your payment to USD and apply it to the package. Initial deposit will be collected in CAD. You may choose how to pay the 2nd and final invoice.

Location: The Abbott Health & Fitness Expo
Dates and Times: TBD

*Dates and times are subject to change. Please watch the race website here for updates.
*All runners MUST attend the expo in person in order to obtain your bib. No one may pick up on your behalf.

Step 1 – Carefully read and understand all the information below.
Step 2 – Meet requirements (see “Who May Purchase” below)
Step 3 – Determine which package best suits your needs.
Step 4 – Place your deposit via the REGISTER button
Step 5 – Get training! You’re running the 2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon!

Anyone who will be 16 or older on Sunday, October 11th, 2026 and is not a resident of the US may purchase one of our guaranteed entry packages.
If you are not Canadian you must obtain permission from us before registering.

Guaranteed entry into the 2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon
3 nights at the Residence Inn by Marriott Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile (Oct 09-12)
Daily breakfast and WiFi
Beyond Limits Docu-series
Local city tax
Finisher materials: medal, certificate
Dream Travel Canada Representative on site all weekend!

Not included with your Package

Travel insurance
Airfare
Airport transfers
Meals
Items of a personal nature or not listed

*2 Runners Sharing – A package for a couple or two friends, both of whom are running with entries from Dream Travel and sharing one room. Price is per person.

*1 Runner/1 Non Runner – A package for either someone traveling on their own and wants their own room, or, one runner and one additional person in the room who either is not running or already has an entry via the lottery or time qualification. Price is the total for both people. If you want more than 2 people in your room you will need to upgrade to a larger one. Contact us for details and rates.