Chicago 1/2 Marathon 2024 Route. Runners from all 50 states and more than 100 countries travel to chicago each fall to experience the bank of america chicago marathon. The marathon starts in waves, beginning at the official start line in grant park.

Do you have a question about the 2024 bank of america chicago marathon event or application process? The course will utilize a combination of closed street* and lakefront path giving way to sweeping views of chicago’s famed skyline and lake michigan.