Chicago, Illinois, United States · Marathon · Sun 10 Oct 2027
The lottery for 2027 opens on Thu 8 Oct 2026, 08:00 CDT. For 2026, the ballot opened on 21 Oct 2025.
Last verified 30 Sept 2026, 19:12 UTC ·
Every way in we know of for 2027, most actionable first. Times are shown in local time at the event (America/Chicago) and in yours.
Lottery / ballot
Everyone without a guaranteed place applies in one three-week window; multiple applications do not improve odds. Selected applicants must pay by 15 December 2026.
Qualifier early access
Guaranteed entry for those who finish all three 2026 series races (Shamrock Shuffle 8K, Chicago 13.1 and the marathon). Exact mechanics not verified.
Club / member allocation
Guaranteed entry for runners with five or more Chicago finishes since 2016, applying in the same window.
Qualifying time
Age-graded standards, with a marathon run on a certified course between 1 Jan 2025 and 29 Oct 2026. Guaranteed applicants pay by 10 November 2026.
Charity place
Places are first-come, first-served through the charity partners until 10 September 2027, and are open to unsuccessful drawing applicants.
Listed by the organizer as official partners. We haven't checked each one's 2027 availability yet — ask them directly about packages with a guaranteed entry. Sources: [1][2]
One email when something changes — openings, sell-outs, lotteries, transfers — plus reminders before announced opening times.
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| Edition | Entries opened | Sold out? | Still possible after | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 21 Oct 2025Lottery | Unknown | charity places, tour-operator packagesFour-week application window (21 Oct to 18 Nov 2025), with more than 200,000 applicants reported for a field of about 55,000. | Source: [3] |
World Marathon Major with a large annual drawing for general entry, plus guaranteed routes via time standards, legacy status, charity and tour operators.
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