CHICAGO DISTANCE SERIES

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TAKE PART IN THE FOURTH ANNUAL SERIES

Take part in the fourth annual Bank of America Chicago Distance Series in 2026! The Chicago Distance Series is made up of Chicago’s premier racing portfolio: the Shamrock Shuffle 8K Run, Chicago 13.1 and Chicago Marathon. The three unique races span the outdoor running season and celebrate the vibrant and diverse nature of our local and global running communities.

Individuals who finish all 2026 events will receive a unique Bank of America Chicago Distance Series medal and a guaranteed entry into the 2027 Bank of America Chicago Marathon.

Long recognized as an annual rite of spring, a celebration of St. Patrick’s Day and the kickoff to the outdoor running season in Chicago, the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle treats participants to a scenic 8K Run through downtown Chicago. The 2026 event took place on Sunday, March 22, 2026.

Learn more about the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle.

Please note that only the 8K Run provides eligibility for the Chicago Distance Series.

The Bank of America Chicago 13.1 offers participants a unique experience, bringing a world-class half marathon to the neighborhoods of Chicago’s West Side. The 13.1-mile course weaves through the historic parks and boulevards of the West Side, starting and finishing in Garfield Park with scenic loops through Douglass and Humboldt Parks. The fifth annual Bank of America Chicago 13.1 took place on Sunday, June 7, 2026.

Every October, participants from across the country and around the world unite on the streets of Chicago to conquer 26.2 miles and call themselves Bank of America Chicago Marathon finishers! The race welcomes thousands of participants across the finish line, setting countless personal bests and seven world records. The 2026 event will take place on Sunday, October 11, 2026.

Learn more about the Bank of America Chicago Marathon.