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Bank of America Chicago Marathon Semper Fi & America's Fund Team 2027
- Date
- Sunday, October 10, 2027
- Start time
- 7:30 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Entry fee
- From $100
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fundraiser Only (Runner already has an entry to the 2027 Bank of America Chicago Marathon - $300 fundraising minimum) | Marathon | Oct 10, 20277:30 AM | $100 | – |
| Participant Post Drawing Results - Bank of America Chicago Marathon Semper Fi & America's Fund Team 2027 (Fundraising minimum required $2,500) | Marathon | Oct 10, 20277:30 AM | $100 | 46 |
| Pre Drawing Bank of America Chicago Marathon Semper Fi & America's Fund Team 2027 (Fundraising minimum required $1,500) | Marathon | Oct 10, 20277:30 AM | $100 | 13 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Fundraiser Only (Runner already has an entry to the 2027 Bank of America Chicago Marathon - $300 fundraising minimum): $100 until Oct 9.
- Participant Post Drawing Results - Bank of America Chicago Marathon Semper Fi & America's Fund Team 2027 (Fundraising minimum required $2,500): $100 until May 28.
- Pre Drawing Bank of America Chicago Marathon Semper Fi & America's Fund Team 2027 (Fundraising minimum required $1,500): $100 until Dec 15.
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 Fundraiser Only (Runner already has an entry to the 2027 Bank of America Chicago Marathon - $300 fundraising minimum) starts at 7:30 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
135 South LaSalle Street, Suite 1160, 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.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 10 the day usually runs from 52°F at dawn to 66°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 29% of days. Cold snaps dip to 39°F and hot years reach 80°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
From the race's page
What the organizers of Bank of America Chicago Marathon Semper Fi & America's Fund Team cover on their registration page, in brief.
Race details
- Where
- 135 South LaSalle Street, Suite 1160, Chicago, IL 60603Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 760 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- Marathon
- Editions
- 2027 (Oct 10, 2027), 2025 (Oct 12, 2025), 2024 (Oct 13, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is Bank of America Chicago Marathon Semper Fi & America's Fund Team?
- Sunday, October 10, 2027, starting at 7:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $100 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 9, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- Marathon.
- Where does it start?
- 135 South LaSalle Street, Suite 1160, Chicago, IL 60603.
From the organizers
This is the team registration page for the Semper Fi & America's Fund Team as part of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon Official Charity Team.
Join our Semper Fi & America's Fund Team for the 49th Anniversary of the Chicago Marathon on October 10th, 2027. A race that is among the fastest growing marathon road races in the world with its largely fast and flat course that finishes in Grant Park and is a Boston qualifier.