2026 CHICAGO MARATHON LIVE STREAM WATCH ALONG SHOW

Editors Alex Cyr, Katelyn Tocci and Michael Doyle host a live watch-along stream from the Tracksmith shop near the start and finish of the 2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon, presented by Nomio. We'll bring you our insights and our experience of race weekend in Chicago, follow the elite races as they happen, and act as a second screen while you watch the broadcast.

Defending champions Jacob Kiplimo and Hawi Feysa return, Brigid Kosgei is back on the course where she set a world record in 2019, and three Americans are chasing Conner Mantz's American record of 2:04:43.

The stream starts at 7 a.m. CT (8 a.m. ET). The professional race starts at 7:30 a.m. CT.

Watch the race on NBC 5 Chicago and Telemundo Chicago from 7 to 11 a.m. CT, on Peacock and Roku, or free at nbcchicago.com. Download the official Chicago Marathon app for live tracking.

Complete viewing guide:
marathonhandbook.com/how-to-watch-the-chicago-marathon

Follow our live updates blog, with every split and result, from 7 a.m. CT:
marathonhandbook.com/live/2026-chicago-marathon

The 2026 elite field:
marathonhandbook.com/2026-chicago-marathon-elite-field

Running Chicago? Plan your race mile by mile:
marathonhandbook.com/chicago-marathon-pace-calculator

This stream is presented by Nomio: [NOMIO LINK]

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