How to Watch and Follow the 2016 Chicago Marathon

Weather is predicted to be sunny and cool to mild for the 2016 Bank of America Chicago Marathon on Oct. 9. Photo: Courtesy of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon.

Live Coverage

The 2016 Bank of America Chicago Marathon will get underway on Sun., Oct. 9 at 7 a.m. CT. The race will be broadcast via livestream at nbcchicago.com from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. If you’re in the Chicago area, NBC 5 Chicago complete live TV coverage on race day from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. On the radio, 670 The Score Sports Radio will provide complete live coverage on race day from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Tracking Runners

The Bank of America Chicago Marathon Mobile Application, Powered by Tata Consultancy Services is the perfect on-the-go guide for the 2016 Bank of America Chicago Marathon. The free mobile application includes everything you’ll need to be prepared for a great race experience, whether you’re running or cheering on friends and family.

The 2016 mobile application features live race-day runner tracking! Download the Mobile Application today by clicking the links below or searching Bank of America Chicago Marathon in the App and Google Play stores. To add registered participants to your race day tracking list, search their names and add them to your favorites. You can track up to 20 runners on race day through the Mobile Application.

Live race results

The most efficient way to stay updated on race day results is at chicagomarathon.com. The mobile-friendly race website allows spectators to view our race leaderboard and to follow friends and family by getting real-time updates and splits every 5K.

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