The general application for guaranteed and non-guaranteed entries to the 2024 Bank of America Chicago Marathon closed on Thursday, November 16. Limited entries remain through the Charity Program and International Tour Group program.

CHARITY PROGRAM

Individuals who are interested in running and fundraising on behalf of an official event charity can guarantee their spot in the 2024 Bank of America Chicago Marathon. Charity program entries are limited and available on a first-come first-served basis.

If you have already applied for a non-guaranteed entry and would like to change your application to a charity entry, please contact your charity coordinator to have your application updated.

Each charity manages its own unique charity team, participant benefits and fundraising requirements. While fundraising requirements may vary from charity to charity, participants are required to raise no less than $1,250 (USD) if the entry is claimed during the application window (Tuesday, October 17 to Thursday, November 16) and $1,750 (USD) if the entry is claimed following the application window (Friday, November 17, 2023 to Sunday, September 15, 2024).

Only charities that are part of the official Bank of America Chicago Marathon Charity Program have access to guaranteed entries.

If you are an international tour program operator, learn more about the Bank of America Chicago Marathon International Tour Program.

INTERNATIONAL TOUR GROUP

If you are interested in traveling and running with an international tour group, you can guarantee your spot in the 2024 Bank of America Chicago Marathon.

Each tour partner manages its own unique tour.

Tour partners typically offer participants a package that includes cost of entry, air travel, hotel, etc. and vary between tour operators.

Only tour operators that are part of the official Bank of America Chicago Marathon International Tour Program have access to guaranteed entries.

Not all countries have approved Chicago Marathon tour partners.

If you are interested in joining an international tour group, you should contact the tour partner of your choice.

Please note, this application opened on Thursday, December 7, 2023 and will remain through Sunday, August 18, 2024.

If you are an international tour program operator, learn more about the Bank of America Chicago Marathon International Tour Program.

Please continue reading for more information about the 2024 application process.

The 46th running of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon will take place on Sunday, October 13, 2024. If you have questions about the 2024 event, visit the Frequently asked questions page to learn more.