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Race A
vs
Race B
Race A
TCS New York City Marathon
Best for
First marathonsWorld Major bucket-list
Race B
Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Best for
Elite PB chasingNewer marathonersWorld Major bucket-list
Race A
TCS New York City Marathon
New York City, USA
Race B
Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Chicago, USA
Date
Nov 1, 2026
Expected October 2027
Month
Nov
Oct
Location
🇺🇸 New York City, USA
🇺🇸 Chicago, USA
Terrain
Road
Road
Elevation gain
248 m
▲
30 m
PB potential
▲
Beginner friendly
▲
World Major
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Entry type
Lottery
Lottery
Entry status
Charity entry open
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Season
Autumn · Americas
Autumn · Americas
Race-day temp.
8–16°C
10–18°C
Conditions
Cool and breezy, perfect for spectators
Clear to partly cloudy, cool mornings
Humidity
55–70%
50–65%
Wind
15–25 km/h variable
10–20 km/h variable
Qualifies for
—
Boston Marathon
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