Quick answer: The Chicago Marathon 2026 took place on October 11 in Chicago, Illinois. Kenya's Amos Kipruto won the men's race in 2:01:09, while Ethiopia's Hawi Feysa defended her women's title in 2:13:33. Switzerland's Marcel Hug and Catherine Debrunner won the men's and women's professional wheelchair races. The marathon weekend also included the Abbott Chicago 5K on October 10, with Daniel Docherty winning the men's race in 15:19 and Abby Kohut-Jackson winning the women's race in 16:50.
Chicago Marathon 2026 Overview
The Chicago Marathon 2026 took place on Sunday, October 11, in Chicago, Illinois, United States. The 48th edition of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon brought more than 54,000 participants onto a course that passed through 29 city neighborhoods before finishing in Grant Park.
Kenya's Amos Kipruto won the men's elite race in 2:01:09. Ethiopia's Hawi Feysa retained the women's title in 2:13:33. Their performances led to a race day with major results in both open marathon competitions and the professional wheelchair events.
The men's race featured a contest between Kipruto and defending champion Jacob Kiplimo. They stayed near the front through much of the race before Kipruto made the decisive move in the later stages. Ethiopia's Tadese Bikila and Milkesa Mengesha finished second and third.
Feysa faced a strong challenge from Kenya's Sharon Lokedi and Brigid Kosgei. The leading women kept a high pace, and the contest narrowed to Feysa and Lokedi in the later kilometres. Feysa moved clear around 35 kilometres and held the advantage to the finish. Kosgei completed the podium.
The women's race produced one of the day's defining statistics: Feysa, Lokedi and Kosgei all finished in under 2:15. The professional wheelchair competitions added two more major results. Marcel Hug of Switzerland won the men's wheelchair race in 1:21:34, while fellow Swiss athlete Catherine Debrunner won the women's race in 1:33:16 and set a world record.
The race weekend also featured the Abbott Chicago 5K on Saturday, October 10. Daniel Docherty won the men's 5K in 15:19, while Abby Kohut-Jackson won the women's race in 16:50. The 5K is a separate race from the 26.2-mile marathon, but it is part of the same marathon weekend.
This report covers the open men's and women's Top 10, the wheelchair results, the non-binary leaderboard, the related participation divisions and the Abbott Chicago 5K. It also explains the course, the key race developments and the performances that made the 2026 edition notable.
The official Chicago Marathon results page links to the event's 2026 results, searchable results, age-group awards and finisher information.
How the Men's Marathon Unfolded
Amos Kipruto arrived in Chicago looking to improve on his second-place result in 2025. He had finished third in Chicago in 2024 and second in 2025, so the 2026 edition gave him another chance to move up one place.
Defending champion Jacob Kiplimo was among the leading contenders. Ethiopia's Tadese Bikila, Milkesa Mengesha, and Boki Diriba also joined Kenya's Daniel Mateiko in a fast early group. The leading athletes set an aggressive pace from the first few kilometers.
The lead pack passed 5 kilometres in 14:18 and reached halfway in 1:00:21. At that point, the pace was close to the rhythm needed to challenge the course record of 2:00:35, set by Kelvin Kiptum in Chicago in 2023.
The group began to reduce after halfway. Kiplimo surged during the second half, and Kipruto stayed with him as the race became a contest between the defending champion and the previous year's runner-up. Bikila and Mateiko were dropped, while Mengesha and Diriba later lost contact with the leaders.
Kipruto made his decisive move after mile 21. He gradually built a gap and reached 35 kilometres ahead of Kipimo. The defending champion could not respond to the change of pace, and Kipruto continued alone towards Grant Park.
Kipruto crossed the line in 2:01:09, setting a personal best by 30 seconds. The time was the second-fastest marathon performance recorded on United States soil, behind Kiptum's Chicago course record. It also tied Kipruto with Eliud Kipchoge on the fourth-fastest performance list by time, as reported after the race.
Bikila finished second in 2:02:56, recording a personal best. Mengesha took third in 2:03:46. Kiplimo finished fourth in 2:04:18 after leading the race for substantial periods.
The American runners also produced notable results. Clayton Young finished seventh in 2:05:23, setting a personal best and recording the second-fastest American marathon performance on a record-eligible course. Charles Hicks placed eighth in 2:05:35, while Vincent Mauri finished tenth in 2:06:45.
Mauri had been part of the American race within the wider field, but he experienced cramps in the later stages. He kept moving and completed the race inside the overall Top 10. Galen Rupp finished 11th and set a United States masters marathon record, according to race reports.
Kipruto's victory completed a clear progression across three Chicago appearances. He went from third in 2024 to second in 2025 and then first in 2026. The result also ended Kiplimo's attempt to defend his Chicago title.
How the Women's Marathon Unfolded
Hawi Feysa returned to Chicago as the defending champion. Her challengers included Sharon Lokedi, a two-time Boston Marathon champion, and Brigid Kosgei, a former marathon world record-holder and previous Chicago winner.
The leading women set a fast pace early. Feysa and Kosgei followed the pacemakers, while Lokedi stayed close enough to remain in contention without forcing the pace too early. The race remained close as the athletes moved towards the second half.
Lokedi caught Feysa and Kosgei around 20 kilometres, bringing the leading group together. The women continued at a pace close to the course's fastest historical times. By 30 kilometres, the contest had narrowed to Feysa and Lokedi.
The decisive moment came around 35 kilometers. Feysa lifted her pace and began to create separation. Lokedi remained in pursuit but could not close the gap before the finish. Feysa crossed the line in 2:13:33 to defend her title.
Lokedi finished second in 2:14:07, while Kosgei took third in 2:14:55. The first three women all broke 2:15, a first in marathon history. Their results also placed all three times among the five fastest women's performances in race history.
Feysa improved her personal best by 84 seconds. Her time moved her to fourth on the women's all-time marathon list, according to World Athletics. Lokedi's result placed her eighth on that list. For both athletes, Chicago offered a major improvement in their personal records against a field that included experienced marathon champions.
Kenya's Mary Ngugi-Cooper finished fourth in 2:17:23, followed by Joan Kilimo in 2:18:39. Australia's Isobel Batt-Doyle finished sixth in 2:20:38, and American runner Emma Grace Hurley placed seventh in 2:20:47.
Hurley's result was particularly notable because it came in her marathon debut. The time established an American debut marathon record according to the race organisers. Ethiopia's Degitu Azimeraw finished eighth, while Kenya's Magdalyne Masai and Loice Chemnung completed the Top 10.
The final results showed Kenya's depth in the women's field. Four Kenyan athletes filled the first five places, and five Kenyan runners finished inside the Top 10. Ethiopia had two Top 10 finishers, including Feysa, the winner.
Feysa's successful title defence, Lokedi's second-place finish and Kosgei's third place made the women's race a central part of the 2026 Chicago story. The trio's times also gave the event a historic statistical distinction.
Chicago Marathon results
Men's marathon results (Top 10)
The men's race produced a winning time of 2:01:09. The first three finishers all completed the course in under 2:04, and the top six finished within 2:06.
| Position | Athlete | Country | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amos Kipruto | Kenya | 2:01:09 |
| 2 | Tadese Takele | Ethiopia | 2:02:56 |
| 3 | Milkesa Mengesha | Ethiopia | 2:03:46 |
| 4 | Jacob Kiplimo | Uganda | 2:04:18 |
| 5 | Boki Diriba | Ethiopia | 2:05:01 |
| 6 | Daniel Mateiko | Kenya | 2:05:01 |
| 7 | Clayton Young | USA | 2:05:23 |
| 8 | Charles Hicks | USA | 2:05:35 |
| 9 | Akira Akasaki | Japan | 2:05:47 |
| 10 | Vincent Mauri | USA | 2:06:45 |
Source: World Athletics Chicago Marathon results. The race also included several runners outside the Top 10 who recorded important national and age-group performances.
The results showed the strength of the Ethiopian contingent, with three athletes inside the first five. The United States placed three runners in the Top 10. Young led the American finishers, followed by Hicks and Mauri.
Women's marathon results (Top 10)
Feysa won in 2:13:33. The first three finishers all broke 2:15, while the first five completed the course in less than 2:19.
| Position | Athlete | Country | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawi Feysa | Ethiopia | 2:13:33 |
| 2 | Sharon Lokedi | Kenya | 2:14:07 |
| 3 | Brigid Kosgei | Kenya | 2:14:55 |
| 4 | Mary Ngugi-Cooper | Kenya | 2:17:23 |
| 5 | Joan Kilimo | Kenya | 2:18:39 |
| 6 | Isobel Batt-Doyle | Australia | 2:20:38 |
| 7 | Emma Grace Hurley | USA | 2:20:47 |
| 8 | Degitu Azimeraw | Ethiopia | 2:20:59 |
| 9 | Magdalyne Masai | Kenya | 2:21:11 |
| 10 | Loice Chemnung | Kenya | 2:21:18 |
Source: World Athletics Chicago Marathon results.
Kenya placed four runners in the Top 5 and five in the Top 10. Ethiopia had two Top 10 finishers, including Feysa. Batt-Doyle was the leading Australian woman, while Hurley's seventh place produced a record-setting marathon debut.
Men's Wheelchair Marathon Results
The professional men's wheelchair race was a separate elite competition with its own racing equipment, tactics and records. Switzerland's Marcel Hug won in 1:21:34 and set a Chicago course record. It was his seventh Chicago Marathon victory.
Great Britain's David Weir made an early challenge, but Hug turned the race into a contest against the course record. The Swiss athlete finished almost nine minutes ahead of the next finishers. Lito Anker of the Netherlands and Weir both recorded 1:30:11, with Anker placed second and Weir third in the published results.
| Position | Athlete | Country | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marcel Hug | Switzerland | 1:21:34 |
| 2 | Lito Anker | Netherlands | 1:30:11 |
| 3 | David Weir | Great Britain | 1:30:11 |
| 4 | Tomoki Suzuki | Japan | 1:30:16 |
| 5 | Aaron Pike | USA | 1:30:16 |
| 6 | Jetze Plat | Netherlands | 1:31:20 |
| 7 | Sho Watanabe | Japan | 1:32:24 |
| 8 | JohnBoy Smith | Great Britain | 1:32:24 |
| 9 | Miguel Jimenez Vergara | USA | 1:32:56 |
| 10 | Patrick Monahan | Ireland | 1:34:04 |
Source: Runner's World Chicago Marathon results.
Several countries were represented in the Top 10. The Netherlands and Japan each placed two athletes inside the first seven, while Weir gave Great Britain a podium finish.
Women's Wheelchair Marathon Results
Catherine Debrunner won the women's professional wheelchair marathon in 1:33:16. She broke her own world record by about one minute and produced the first wheelchair world record ever set at the Chicago Marathon.
Debrunner took an early lead and raced alone at the front for much of the event. The contest behind her was much closer. Tatyana McFadden of the United States and Switzerland's Manuela Schär finished in the same recorded time, 1:42:01. McFadden took second, and Schär third, after a photo finish.
| Position | Athlete | Country | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Catherine Debrunner | Switzerland | 1:33:16 |
| 2 | Tatyana McFadden | USA | 1:42:01 |
| 3 | Manuela Schär | Switzerland | 1:42:01 |
| 4 | Hannah Dederick | USA | 1:47:12 |
| 5 | Vanessa Cristina de Souza | Brazil | 1:47:14 |
| 6 | Patricia Eachus | Switzerland | 1:47:15 |
| 7 | Hoda Elshorbagy | Egypt | 1:47:59 |
| 8 | Jenna Ayers | USA | 1:54:02 |
| 9 | Rachel Cleaver | USA | 2:15:10 |
| 10 | Eva Houston | USA | 2:20:54 |
Source: Runner's World Chicago Marathon results.
The wheelchair competitions deserve their own results sections in a full race report. They have distinct racing strategies, specialist equipment, records, and leading athletes. Debrunner's world record and Hug's course record were among the most notable performances on race day.
Non-Binary Marathon Results
The Chicago Marathon also published a separate non-binary classification. Winter Parts of the United States won in 2:28:16. Jonah Grant finished second in 2:35:13, while Nate Crail took third in 2:35:41.
| Position | Athlete | Country | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Winter Parts | USA | 2:28:16 |
| 2 | Jonah Grant | USA | 2:35:13 |
| 3 | Nate Crail | USA | 2:35:41 |
| 4 | Jordan Trevena | Australia | 2:40:23 |
| 5 | Ethan Stevens | USA | 2:41:05 |
Source: Runner's World Chicago Marathon results. The separate classification is also reflected in the event organiser's age-group and awards information.
Handcycle and Duo Team Divisions
The Chicago Marathon offers participation categories beyond the open and professional wheelchair races. They include a handcycle division and a duo team division for athletes who meet the event's eligibility rules.
The handcycle division is intended for eligible athletes using hand-powered cycles. It is listed as an exhibition division rather than a professional prize-money race. The event's rules do not treat it as the same competition as the push-rim wheelchair marathon.
The duo team division allows an eligible participant with a permanent impairment to take part with assistance from a designated pusher in an adapted wheelchair. This is also an exhibition division. Its format and eligibility requirements differ from the open marathon and the professional wheelchair races.
A complete, independently verified finishing order for the 2026 handcycle and duo team divisions was not confirmed in the publicly indexed sources reviewed for this article. For that reason, this report does not name winners or give times for those divisions. Check the official Chicago Marathon results page for the latest available classification details.
Abbott Chicago 5K 2026 Results
The Abbott Chicago 5K took place on Saturday, October 10, one day before the main marathon. The 3.1-mile race forms part of the Chicago Marathon weekend and gives runners another way to take part in the city's running programme.
More than 10,000 runners took part in the 2026 5K, according to the event's race-weekend report. The route used downtown Chicago streets near the main marathon's start and finish area. It offered a shorter road race for competitors who were not running the full marathon, as well as for family members and spectators who wanted to take part in race weekend.
Daniel Docherty won the men's race in 15:19. Sam McCool finished second in 15:36, and Samuel Blake took third in 15:44. Docherty won by 17 seconds over McCool.
Abby Kohut-Jackson won the women's race in 16:50. Marina Trave Ferrer finished second in 17:33, and Kaitlyn Trombatore placed third in 17:53. Kohut-Jackson's winning margin was 43 seconds.
Men's Abbott Chicago 5K Top Three
| Position | Athlete | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daniel J. Docherty | 15:19 |
| 2 | Sam McCool | 15:36 |
| 3 | Samuel K. Blake | 15:44 |
Women's Abbott Chicago 5K Top Three
| Position | Athlete | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abby Kohut-Jackson | 16:50 |
| 2 | Marina Trave Ferrer | 17:33 |
| 3 | Kaitlyn Trombatore | 17:53 |
Sources: Abbott Chicago 5K official searchable results and race-weekend report.
The 5K should be distinguished from the full Chicago Marathon in search results and article headings. The 5K was held on Saturday and covered 3.1 miles. The marathon took place on Sunday and covered 26.2 miles, or 42.195 kilometres.
Course and Race-Day Information
The Bank of America Chicago Marathon starts and finishes in Grant Park. The 26.2-mile route passes through 29 city neighbourhoods and gives runners views of Chicago's skyline, urban architecture and lakefront areas.
Chicago is known as the Windy City. Its position beside Lake Michigan and its skyline make it a recognisable host city for international road racing. The route combines central urban streets with residential neighbourhoods, and more than a million spectators traditionally line the course to watch runners.
The course is generally flat, which helps attract elite athletes looking for fast marathon times. Chicago has produced major performances, including Kelvin Kiptum's 2:00:35 men's course record in 2023 and Ruth Chepngetich's 2:09:56 women's world record in 2024. Those times were established before the 2026 edition and remain important context for the race.
Chicago Marathon start time
The professional divisions began with staggered starts on Sunday, October 11. The times below show scheduled starts, not finishing times.
| Division | Chicago (CDT) | US Eastern (EDT) | UK (BST) | Sydney (AEDT) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's professional wheelchair | 7:20 a.m. | 8:20 a.m. | 1:20 p.m. | 11:20 p.m. |
| Women's professional wheelchair | 7:21 a.m. | 8:21 a.m. | 1:21 p.m. | 11:21 p.m. |
| Handcycle | 7:23 a.m. | 8:23 a.m. | 1:23 p.m. | 11:23 p.m. |
| Men's and women's professional runners | 7:30 a.m. | 8:30 a.m. | 1:30 p.m. | 11:30 p.m. |
These are scheduled race-day times. Australia was already observing daylight saving time on October 11, 2026. The mass-participation runners followed in staggered waves to help manage the large field.
The event's flat course and large crowd support make it attractive to runners at different levels. It also creates challenges, particularly when weather conditions include high humidity. Reports from the 2026 race noted high humidity at the start, even though the day was sunny.
For the route details, use the official Chicago Marathon course page. For timing and finish information, use the official results page.
Records and Statistical Highlights
Three Women Under 2:15
The main historical headline from the women's race was the number of athletes finishing below 2:15. Feysa, Lokedi and Kosgei became the first three women to achieve that time in the same marathon. The result placed all three performances among the fastest ever recorded and showed how competitive the leading group was through the closing stages.
Kipruto's Personal Best
Kipruto won in 2:01:09, improving his personal best by 30 seconds. The performance was the second-fastest marathon time recorded on United States soil, behind Kiptum's 2023 Chicago course record. His results across three Chicago editions also showed a progression from third in 2024 to second in 2025 and first in 2026.
American Performances
Clayton Young's 2:05:23 was a personal best and the second-fastest American marathon performance on a record-eligible course according to race organisers. Charles Hicks finished in 2:05:35, while Vincent Mauri finished tenth overall. Galen Rupp finished 11th and set a United States masters marathon record. Emma Grace Hurley established an American debut marathon record in the women's race with 2:20:47.
Wheelchair Records
Hug won the men's wheelchair race in 1:21:34, setting a course record. Debrunner won the women's wheelchair race in 1:33:16 and broke her own world record. These performances are important parts of the event's results and should not be omitted from a full Chicago Marathon race report.
Chicago Marathon History
The Bank of America Chicago Marathon began in 1977 and was run for the 48th time in 2026. It has grown into one of the leading races on the international marathon calendar. The event attracts elite competitors, club runners, charity participants and recreational athletes from across the United States and overseas.
The route's flat profile is one reason Chicago is associated with fast marathon times. It starts and finishes in Grant Park and passes through 29 neighbourhoods. The course gives participants a view of Chicago's central business district, residential areas and architectural landmarks.
Chicago has produced major records. Kelvin Kiptum set the men's course record of 2:00:35 in 2023. Ruth Chepngetich recorded 2:09:56 in 2024, then set the women's world record. Both performances helped establish Chicago as a venue where elite athletes can pursue some of the fastest times in marathon running.
The marathon is one of the Abbott World Marathon Majors, a group of major road races that also includes Tokyo, Boston, London, Berlin, Sydney and New York. The series gives international marathon fans a way to follow leading athletes across several major events during a season.
Chicago's race weekend goes beyond the elite marathon. The professional wheelchair events, the non-binary classification, age-group awards, other participation divisions, and the Abbott Chicago 5K allow the event to cover a wider range of athletes and running goals. More than one million runners have crossed the Chicago Marathon finish line since the race began.
Other Major Marathons in 2026
Sydney Marathon 2026
The TCS Sydney Marathon took place on August 30, 2026. It is an Abbott World Marathon Majors event. The course starts in North Sydney, crosses the Sydney Harbour Bridge, and finishes near the Sydney Opera House. For a separate event report, read LankaSport's Sydney Marathon 2026 results and race report.
Boston Marathon 2026
The 130th Boston Marathon took place on April 20, 2026. The historic point-to-point race starts in Hopkinton and finishes on Boylston Street in Boston. It is known for its qualifying standards, long history, and challenging course profile. This article does not repeat its results because the focus is the Chicago Marathon and its associated race-weekend events.
NYC Marathon 2026
The TCS New York City Marathon is scheduled for November 1, 2026. The course travels through all five boroughs, starting on Staten Island and finishing in Central Park. As of October 15, the event has not taken place, so final results are not available. Readers can check race updates through the official New York Road Runners website.
Chicago Half Marathon 2026
The Chicago Half Marathon is a separate 13.1-mile event held earlier in the year. It is not part of the October marathon weekend and should not be confused with either the full Chicago Marathon or the Abbott Chicago 5K. Readers searching specifically for the half marathon should consult the official Chicago Half Marathon website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Chicago Marathon 2026?
Amos Kipruto won the men's race in 2:01:09. Hawi Feysa won the women's race in 2:13:33 and defended her title.
What were the Chicago Marathon 2026 men's and women's Top 10 results?
The complete men's and women's Top 10 tables appear above. Kipruto led the men's standings, while Feysa led the women's standings.
Who won the Chicago Marathon wheelchair races in 2026?
Marcel Hug won the men's wheelchair race in 1:21:34, setting a course record. Catherine Debrunner won the women's wheelchair race in 1:33:16, breaking her own world record.
Who won the Abbott Chicago 5K in 2026?
Daniel Docherty won the men's race in 15:19. Abby Kohut-Jackson won the women's race in 16:50. The 5K took place on October 10, the day before the full marathon.
Did the Chicago Marathon 2026 produce any historic results?
Yes. Three women finished below 2:15 in the same marathon for the first time. The event also produced a men's wheelchair course record, a women's wheelchair world record, and an American debut marathon record for Emma Grace Hurley.
What time did the Chicago Marathon 2026 start?
The men's and women's professional open races were scheduled to start at 7:30 a.m. Chicago time on October 11. That was 8:30 a.m. US Eastern Time and 1:30 p.m. UK time.
Is the Chicago Half Marathon the same event as the Chicago Marathon?
No. The Chicago Half Marathon covers 13.1 miles and is held separately. The Bank of America Chicago Marathon covers 26.2 miles and took place on October 11, 2026.
Where can readers find the official Chicago Marathon results?
Use the official Chicago Marathon results page, which links to the 2026 results, searchable timing information and participant records.