Ballot guide
Bank of America Chicago Marathon ballot routes can have separate opening, closing, and results dates. Racera shows reported details with their verification state and links to available official sources.
Route detail
Ballot
Use this route page to compare timing, eligibility, cost, and official links.
Status
0 open / 1 tracked
Opens
Not yet published
Closes
Not yet published
Results
Awaiting current verification
Race date
Oct 11, 2026
Ballot · Chicago Event Management
Reported results: Dec 11, 2025, 3:00 PM UTC
Verification review date missing. Last checked Aug 25, 2026, 8:35 PM UTC.
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Reported details — verify officially: Official page says 2026 applicants were notified on 11 Dec 2025.
| Route | Status | Key dates | Cost | Route details | Official / provider link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Non-guaranteed entry drawing Ballot Chicago Event Management | Reported results — verify officially Verification review date missing. Last checked Aug 25, 2026, 8:35 PM UTC. | Reported results: Dec 11, 2025, 3:00 PM UTC | — | Reported details — verify officially: Official page says 2026 applicants were notified on 11 Dec 2025. |
Race-day confidence: Confirmed. This describes the event date, not an entry-route deadline. Each route row shows its own source-verification state.
Some provider buttons may use referral URLs when a legitimate official provider has one configured. Racera does not process entry or guarantee availability; entry remains with the organiser, charity, registration platform, or tour operator.
Step 1
Apply on the official ballot page during its published window. Selection rules and applicant categories vary by organiser, so read the current terms before submitting.
Step 2
The organiser publishes results after the window closes. An application is not a guaranteed place, and Racera does not estimate or influence selection odds.
Step 3
Depending on the race and current availability, official charity, tour-package, waitlist, or future-ballot routes may remain. Plan B ranks comparable races with a route currently verified open.
No. Racera informs, reminds, and links to legitimate official routes. Entry is handled by the organiser or official provider.
Use the official/provider links on the route table. Racera does not collect applications or payments.
A route date is treated as current only while its official or provider source verification is current. Race-day confidence is separate and does not substantiate an entry deadline. Always check the linked source before acting.