The Bank of America Chicago Marathon is opening 2021 entries. Here’s what you need to know.
Registration for the Sunday, October 10, 2021 event will be conducted through a tiered application process. A limited application window is open now to participants who deferred their 2020 entries to a future event (2021, 2022 or 2023) in response to the cancellation of the 2020 race, as well as individuals interested in running and fundraising on behalf of an event charity partner.
A second application period (to be announced in January) will open to the general public and include access for guaranteed and non-guaranteed entries. The cost of an entry is $205 for United States residents and $230 for participants residing outside of the United States.
Guaranteed entry
Interested individuals can qualify for an entry into the 2021 Bank of America Chicago Marathon through several guaranteed entry opportunities:
- Individuals who deferred their 2020 Bank of America Chicago Marathon place and entry fee to a future event (2021, 2022 or 2023).
- Charity runners who are fundraising for an official charity as part of the Chicago Marathon Charity Program.
- Time qualifiers who have met the event’s age-graded qualifying standards or the event’s American Development Program standards.
- Legacy finishers who have completed the Chicago Marathon five or more times within the last 10 years. 2020 Bank of America Chicago Marathon Virtual Experience finishes will not be eligible.
- International runners (non-U.S.) participating in the International Tour Group Program.
- Individuals who have completed the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K four or more times since 2008 and have signed up for the 2021 Shamrock Shuffle (registration for a virtual race will open in December).
Non-guaranteed entry drawing
Individuals who do not qualify for a guaranteed entry can apply for the non-guaranteed entry drawing. The event organizers will select names from the full pool of non-guaranteed entry applicants and notify individuals of their selection status in March 2021.
The Abbott Chicago 5K will take place in advance of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon on Saturday, October 9, 2021. This event is the perfect way for marathoners, fans of the sport, and friends and family to experience Chicago and take part in the excitement of race weekend. This year marks the first year of Abbott’s title sponsorship of the Chicago 5K, furthering the global health care company’s commitment to helping people live fuller lives through better health.
Additional details about the 2021 event and application, including the 2021 cancellation and refund policy, are available at chicagomarathon.com.
