How to watch and stream the 2026 Chicago Marathon LIVE from start to finish
Not able to make it to the 2026 Bank of American Chicago Marathon in person? We've got you covered.
Whether you're cheering on a runner or watching to see who wins it all, full coverage of the major race will air and stream live on NBC Chicago and Telemundo Chicago. There will also be a finish line cam for those watching in person or from home to see their favorite runner cross.
Coverage begins at 6:30 a.m. on Oct. 12, starting with a special production about the Chicago Marathon, before extensive live coverage begins at 7 a.m. CT.
The coverage can be viewed right here in the player above, as well as on NBC 5, NBC Chicago's YouTube channel and on NBC Chicago's 24/7 streaming channel, NBC 5 Chicago News, available on Peacock, Roku TV, Fire TV, Samsung TV Plus, Xumo Play, Local Now, Pluto, Google TV, TCL, Xfinity, and FreeVee.
How to Watch 2026 Chicago Marathon?
Coverage begins at 7 a.m. CT on race day (extensive live coverage of the elites and early finishers typically runs until about 11 a.m. CT).You can watch on:
NBC 5 Chicago (linear TV)
Telemundo Chicago and TeleXitos (Spanish-language)
How to Live Stream 2026 Chicago Marathon?
Live streaming is available on:
NBCChicago.com and the NBC Chicago app
Live streaming is available on:
NBCChicago.com and the NBC Chicago app
NBC Chicago’s YouTube channel
NBC 5 Chicago News 24/7 streaming channel (available on Peacock, Roku TV, Fire TV, Samsung TV Plus, Xumo Play, Local Now, Pluto, Google TV, TCL, Xfinity, FreeVee, and more)
The stations’ Roku and Apple TV channels
how to watch 2026 Chicago Marathon in Spanish-language?
Streaming runs from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. CT.A Spanish-language broadcast and stream can be found on TelemundoChicago.com and in the Telemundo Chicago app.
Finish Line Camera
An exclusive finish-line camera will stream on NBCChicago.com and the NBC 5 Chicago News Streaming Channel from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. CT, so friends and family can watch runners cross the finish line live.
Race Day Start Times (All CT)
Men’s wheelchair: 7:20 a.m.
Finish Line Camera
An exclusive finish-line camera will stream on NBCChicago.com and the NBC 5 Chicago News Streaming Channel from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. CT, so friends and family can watch runners cross the finish line live.
Race Day Start Times (All CT)
Men’s wheelchair: 7:20 a.m.
Women’s wheelchair: 7:21 a.m.
Handcycle: 7:23 a.m.
Men’s & Women’s professional: 7:30 a.m.
High Performance Program: 7:32 a.m.
Wave 1: 7:35 a.m.
Wave 2: 8:00 a.m.
Wave 3: 8:35 a.m.
Spectating Notes
Spectators will not be able to gather near the course’s start or finish lines (restricted to participants and ticketed guests). Fans are encouraged to cheer throughout the rest of the route. Race results will be available online as they are entered.The course starts and finishes in Grant Park and travels through 29 Chicago neighborhoods.
Spectators will not be able to gather near the course’s start or finish lines (restricted to participants and ticketed guests). Fans are encouraged to cheer throughout the rest of the route. Race results will be available online as they are entered.The course starts and finishes in Grant Park and travels through 29 Chicago neighborhoods.
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