Chicagoland Spring Marathon
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Feels cool
Total elevation gain
Relatively flat course · Net elevation change +0 ft
Crowd Rating
Moderate spectator support
The Lowdown
The Chicagoland Spring Marathon starts and finishes at 425 N Martingale Rd in Schaumburg, a northwest suburb about 35 minutes from Chicago and 20 minutes from O'Hare. The marathon and half marathon courses are USATF certified, and the marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifier. The route runs on roads and paved trail, with a Busse Woods section. A half marathon and a 10K run the same morning, and the marathon has a 6 hour time limit. The finish line serves Giordano's pizza, and every finisher gets a medal. The 2027 edition is Sunday, May 2, with the marathon and half starting at 7:15 AM.
Questions about the Chicagoland Spring Marathon 2027
When is the Chicagoland Spring Marathon 2027?
Sunday, May 2, 2027.
Where is the Chicagoland Spring Marathon?
Schaumburg, Illinois, United States.
What time does the Chicagoland Spring Marathon start?
The race starts at 7:15 AM, local time.
What is the Chicagoland Spring Marathon time limit?
6 hours.
How do I enter the Chicagoland Spring Marathon 2027?
Registration is open. Apr 29, 2027: Extended Online Registration Opens. Ways in: online registration.
How much does the Chicagoland Spring Marathon 2027 cost?
Marathon: $99.99. Half Marathon: $69.99. 10K: $39.99.
What is the Chicagoland Spring Marathon elevation gain?
60 m (197 ft) of total elevation gain. Net elevation change: +0 m (0 ft). Relatively flat course.
What is the Chicagoland Spring Marathon course like?
It passes Busse Woods.
What is the weather like at the Chicagoland Spring Marathon?
The race-day average is 12 °C (54 °F). Feels cool.
Where are the Chicagoland Spring Marathon results?
The official 2026 results are on the organizer's site. Official results
Is the Chicagoland Spring Marathon a Boston qualifier?
Yes. This race is a certified Boston Marathon qualifying event.
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