2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon: How to watch, start times, live runner tracking, fields

The 2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon is scheduled for Sunday, with coverage streaming live on NBC5 Chicago and the NBC Chicago channel on Peacock starting at 8 a.m. ET. The event is one of eight annual World Marathon Majors, representing one of the most prestigious road racing competitions in the world. The article, published on October 5, 2026, provides details on how to watch, start times, live runner tracking, and the elite fields competing.