2027 Bank of America Chicago Marathon ACS Team DetermiNation Reservation System 2027
- Date
- Sunday, October 10, 2027
- Start time
- 5:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Entry fee
- From $25
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Deferral Participant (Participant pays for entry) | Marathon | Oct 10, 20275:00 AM | $25 | – |
| Chicago Marathon Charity Entry (Participant pays for entry) - $2620 Minimum | Marathon | Oct 10, 20275:00 AM | $25 | 825 |
| FAST TRACK Chicago Marathon Charity Entry (Participant pays the entry fee) - $7500 Minimum | Marathon | Oct 10, 20275:00 AM | $25 | – |
| Fast Track FREE Chicago Marathon Charity Entry (ACS pays the entry fee) - $10,000 Minimum | Marathon | Oct 10, 20275:00 AM | $25 | – |
| Free Chicago Marathon Charity Entry (ACS Pays for entry) - $5000 Minimum | Marathon | Oct 10, 20275:00 AM | $25 | 50 |
| I Already Have An Entry / Ya estoy inscrito en el Maraton | Marathon | Oct 10, 20275:00 AM | $25 | 150 |
| RESERVED Chicago Marathon Charity Entry (Participant pays for entry) - $2620 Minimum | Marathon | Oct 10, 20275:00 AM | $25 | – |
| SPECIAL PERMISSION Chicago Marathon Charity Entry (Participant pays for entry) - $3000 Minimum | Marathon | Oct 10, 20275:00 AM | $25 | – |
| SPECIAL PERMISSION FREE Chicago Marathon Charity Entry (ACS pays for entry) - $5000 Minimum | Marathon | Oct 10, 20275:00 AM | $25 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 2027 Deferral Participant (Participant pays for entry) and RESERVED Chicago Marathon Charity Entry (Participant pays for entry) - $2620 Minimum: $25 until Dec 17.
- Chicago Marathon Charity Entry (Participant pays for entry) - $2620 Minimum and Free Chicago Marathon Charity Entry (ACS Pays for entry) - $5000 Minimum: $25 until Dec 9.
- FAST TRACK Chicago Marathon Charity Entry (Participant pays the entry fee) - $7500 Minimum and Fast Track FREE Chicago Marathon Charity Entry (ACS pays the entry fee) - $10,000 Minimum and SPECIAL PERMISSION Chicago Marathon Charity Entry (Participant pays for entry) - $3000 Minimum and SPECIAL PERMISSION FREE Chicago Marathon Charity Entry (ACS pays for entry) - $5000 Minimum: $25 until Jul 14.
- I Already Have An Entry / Ya estoy inscrito en el Maraton: $25 until Oct 9.
Online registration closes Oct 9, 2027, unless the race fills first.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a marathon in Illinois runs 4:36:13, about 10:32 a mile, based on 3 races with published results. Women typically finish in 4:54:26 and men in 4:27:40.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:55 AM, and the 2027 Deferral Participant (Participant pays for entry) starts at 5:00 AM. The start sits about 760 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
17 E Monroe St., Chicago, IL 60603
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Race details
- Where
- 17 E Monroe St., Chicago, IL 60603Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 760 feet
- Distances
- Marathon
- Editions
- 2027 (Oct 10, 2027)
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Quick answers
- When is 2027 Bank of America Chicago Marathon ACS Team DetermiNation Reservation System?
- Sunday, October 10, 2027, starting at 5:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $25 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 9, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- What distances can I run?
- Marathon.
- Where does it start?
- 17 E Monroe St., Chicago, IL 60603.
From the organizers
OUR RESERVATION SYSTEM WILL OPEN ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8.
Please note: we will be out of the office supporting our 2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon DetermiNation team through Sunday, October 11 and will follow up with anyone who registers on Monday, October 12.
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