Watch the full 2024 race – NBC Chicago

NOTE: A live stream of the 2024 Bank of America Chicago Marathon will appear in the player above beginning at 7 a.m. Tune in live to see full race coverage and a finish line camera showing runners crossing the finish line.

The 2024 Bank of America Chicago Marathon has begun – and viewers can live stream everything from start to finish.

Coverage of the Chicago Marathon began at 7 a.m. and can be viewed in the player above, as well as on NBC 5, NBC Chicago's YouTube channel, and on NBC Chicago's 24/7 streaming channel, NBC 5 Chicago News .

An exclusive finish camera will be broadcast on NBCChicago.com and the NBC 5 Chicago News Streaming Channel from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. so runners' friends and family can watch live as they complete the marathon.

Spanish-language coverage of the race can be found on TelemundoChicago.com and the Telemundo Chicago app.

Live on TV

Channels: NBC 5 Chicago, Telemundo Chicago

Time: 7am-11am CT (Note: Finish Line Camera is available at the following locations.)

Live streaming

Where:

• NBC Chicago's 24/7 streaming channel – NBC 5 Chicago News. The live stream will be available on race day via the Peacock homepage. It will also be available on Roku TV, Fire TV, Samsung TV Plus, Xumo Play, Local Now, Pluto, Google TV, TCL, Xfinity and FreeVee. For more information about watching NBC 5 Chicago 24/7 live streaming channel, click here.
• NBCChicago.com, TelemundoChicago.com (Watch live in the player above)
• NBC Chicago, Telemundo Chicago apps (Watch live in the player above)
• NBC Chicago – YouTube

The 46th Chicago Marathon begins at 7:20 a.m. CT with the Men's Marathon Wheelchair. The women's wheelchair starts at 7:21 a.m., the marathon handbike starts at 7:23 a.m. and the marathon wave 1 starts at 7:30 a.m., followed by waves 2 and 3 at 8:00 a.m. and 8:35 a.m Clock

What is the full Chicago Marathon schedule?

Grant Park opens to runners: 5:30 a.m

Equipment check begins: 5:30 a.m

Starting points open: 5:30 a.m

Marathon wheelchair start (men): 7:20 a.m

Marathon wheelchair start (women): 7:21 a.m

Marathon Handcycle Start: 7:23 a.m

Marathon wave 1 start: 7:30 a.m

Marathon wave 2 start: 8 a.m

Marathon Wave 3 start: 8:35 a.m

Spectator access to Grant Park begins at 9:30 a.m

27th Mile Post-Race Party: 9:30 a.m

Where is the start line of the Chicago Marathon?

The starting line of the Chicago Marathon is located in Grant Park at the intersection of Columbus Drive and Monroe Street.

Where is the Chicago Marathon finish line?

The Bank of America Chicago Marathon finish line is in Grant Park on Columbus Drive, south of Balbo Drive. Spectators are not allowed to greet runners at the finish line, but can line up early to get a good viewing spot in a Bank of America cheer zone.

2024 Chicago Marathon spectator guide: How to watch, where to park, route map and more

Chicago Marathon route map

The race begins and ends in Grant Park, but extends just beyond downtown, passing through 29 neighborhoods and some of Chicago's most famous streets.

Road closures at the 2024 Chicago Marathon: How to get around during the race

The 26.2-mile hike takes runners across six Chicago River bridges and stretches from Sheridan Road in the north to 35th Street in the south.

You can find the full course schedule here.

Follow a runner live

For spectators trying to catch a glimpse of a friend or family member along the 26.2-mile route, it can be difficult to see exactly where they are. That's why spectators and supporters can follow the runners live via the marathon's mobile app.

Runners and fans can download the app here for iPhone and here for Android or search for “Bank of America Chicago Marathon” in the Apple and Google Play stores.

To add registered participants to their tracking list, users can search for their name and add them to their favorites. Users can track up to 20 runners through the app, which also includes an interactive course map, event schedule and race photos.