
2026 Chicago Marathon Sets Record with 55,000 Runners and Extensive Broadcast Coverage
The 48th Bank of America Chicago Marathon kicked off Sunday with a record-breaking field of over 55,000 participants. NBC 5 and Telemundo Chicago provided extensive live coverage in English and Spanish, utilizing over 35 cameras and 180 staff members. The event featured major street closures across the city, with the men’s professional race starting at 7:30 a.m. CT. Amos Kipruto secured his first Chicago win after finishing second and third in previous years, while Marcel Hug set an unofficial course record in the wheelchair division.













