How to watch Chicago Marathon 2026: Live stream for *FREE*
Here's how to watch 2026 Chicago Marathon live streams from anywhere, even for free, as Jacob Kiplimo and Hawi Feysa return to defend their titles.
The 48th annual Chicago Marathon will see more than 55,000 participants march through the city, starting and ending in Grant Park and passing through 29 neighborhoods. With a flat course, six world records have been set on its streets. The race is scheduled for Sunday, October 11, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. ET / 1:30 p.m. BST.
For those unable to attend in person, live streams are available for free in Chicago on NBC Chicago and Telemundo Chicago. Outside of Chicago, live streams can be accessed through Peacock, FloTrack, or other streaming services with regional restrictions.
Defending champion Jacob Kiplimo of Uganda, along with other notable competitors like Amos Kipruto, Milkesa Mengesha, and Charles Hicks, will compete in the men's race. Defending champion Brigid Kosgei of Kenya will face off against two-time Chicago winner Conner Mantz in the women's race.
To watch the marathon live, simply install a VPN such as NordVPN, connect to a Chicago server, and stream the event on NBC Chicago or Telemundo Chicago for free in the U.S., or on Peacock, FloTrack, or other services for a fee in other regions.
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