CHICAGO DISTANCE SERIES
Take part in the third annual Bank of America Chicago Distance Series in 2025! The Chicago Distance Series is made up of Chicago’s premier racing portfolio: the Shamrock Shuffle 8K Run, Chicago 13.1 and Chicago Marathon. The three unique races span the outdoor running season and celebrate the vibrant and diverse nature of our local and global running communities.
Individuals who finish all 2025 events will receive a unique Bank of America Chicago Distance Series medal and a guaranteed entry into the 2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon.
BANK OF AMERICA SHAMROCK SHUFFLE
Long recognized as an annual rite of spring, a celebration of St. Patrick’s Day and the kickoff to the outdoor running season in Chicago, Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle treats participants to a scenic 8K Run through downtown Chicago and a 2-Mile walk along Chicago’s lakefront. The 2025 event took place on Sunday, March 23, 2025.
Please note that only the 8K Run provides eligibility for the Chicago Distance Series.
BANK OF AMERICA CHICAGO 13.1
The Bank of America Chicago 13.1 offers participants a unique experience, bringing a world-class half marathon to the neighborhoods of Chicago’s West Side. The 13.1-mile course weaves through the historic parks and boulevards of the West Side, starting and finishing in Garfield Park with scenic loops through Humboldt and Douglass Parks. The fourth annual Bank of America Chicago 13.1 will take place on Sunday, June 1, 2025.
General registration for the 2025 Bank of America Chicago 13.1 is sold out. Entries to the event are still available through the Bank of America Chicago 13.1 Charity Program.
Learn more about the Bank of America Chicago 13.1.
BANK OF AMERICA CHICAGO MARATHON
Every October, participants from across the country and around the world unite on the streets of Chicago to conquer 26.2 miles and call themselves Bank of America Chicago Marathon finishers! The race welcomes thousands of runners across the finish line, setting countless personal bests and six world records. The 2025 event will take place on Sunday, October 12, 2025.
Limited entries remain through the Charity Program and International Tour Program. Learn more about available entries.
Learn more about the Bank of America Chicago Marathon.
BANK OF AMERICA CHICAGO DISTANCE SERIES FAQs
What is the Bank of America Chicago Distance Series?
The Bank of America Chicago Distance Series brings together Chicago’s three premier races: the Shamrock Shuffle 8K Run, Chicago 13.1 and Chicago Marathon. Participants who register for and finish all three events in 2025 receive an exclusive medal and a guaranteed entry to the next year’s Chicago Marathon.
What do I need to do to participate?
Registering for and finishing the Shamrock Shuffle 8K Run, Chicago 13.1 and Chicago Marathon in one calendar year makes you a Bank of America Chicago Distance Series finisher.
Do I need to sign up for the Bank of America Chicago Distance Series separately?
There is no additional registration required for the Bank of America Chicago Distance Series. If you’ve signed up for the three events, you’ve done everything you need to do up to this point to be eligible for the Distance Series.
How do I get my Bank of America Chicago Distance Series medal?
You will receive your Bank of America Chicago Distance Series medal following the Chicago Marathon. More information will be shared in the weeks leading up to the 2025 event.
How do I claim my guaranteed entry to the 2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon?
Information on the 2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon process will be available in the fall. Sign up for the Mile by Mile newsletter to receive information as soon as it becomes available. Please note that you must register for and finish the Shamrock Shuffle 8K Run, Chicago 13.1 and Chicago Marathon in 2025 to be eligible for a Chicago Distance Series guaranteed entry to the 2026 Chicago Marathon.
