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Race A
vs
Race B
Race A
Marine Corps Marathon
Best for
Newer marathoners
Race B
Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Best for
Elite PB chasingNewer marathonersWorld Major bucket-list
Race A
Marine Corps Marathon
Washington DC, USA
Race B
Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Chicago, USA
Date
Oct 25, 2026
Expected October 2027
Month
Oct
Oct
Location
🇺🇸 Washington DC, USA
🇺🇸 Chicago, USA
Terrain
Road
Road
Elevation gain
195 m
▲
30 m
PB potential
▲
Beginner friendly
World Major
No
✓ Yes
Entry type
Lottery
Lottery
Entry status
Lottery opens Jan
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Season
Autumn · Americas
Autumn · Americas
Race-day temp.
10–17°C
10–18°C
Conditions
Crisp autumn — one of the most reliable race-day climates on the US calendar
Clear to partly cloudy, cool mornings
Humidity
55–70%
50–65%
Wind
10–20 km/h
10–20 km/h variable
Qualifies for
—
Boston Marathon
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