Chicago Marathon 2024: Schedule, how and where to watch, top American runners in contention and more

The Chicago Marathon is scheduled for Sunday, October 13, and is bound to be a thriller. One of the world's most highly anticipated races, it brings out the best of the best as they chase glory.

Chicago's revered course is known for its fast nature. This is where the late Kelvin Kiptum set the world record of 2:00:35 last year. This time, runners and spectators will honor the Kenyan’s memory with a moment of silence at the start line. Participants will also wear a memorial sticker on their bib.

This iteration of the Chicago Marathon is set to feature more than 50,000 runners. The men's elite division will star 33 runners, with the likes of Birhanu Legese and Amos Kipruto expected to lead the pack. On the women's side, 2021 and 2022 champion and 2023 runner-up Ruth Chepngetich will be a heavy favorite to cross the finish line first and reclaim her title.

With that, here's everything you need to know about the upcoming Chicago Marathon 2024.

Chicago Marathon 2024: Where and how to watch

Fans in the US who are excited to tune in to one of the biggest marathons in the world can catch the race live on NBC 5 Chicago, NBCChicago.com, TelemundoChicago.com, the NBC Chicago, Telemundo Chicago apps, and the NBC Chicago YouTube channel.

Chicago Marathon 2024: Top Americans in contention

Team USA’s best chances for a top-of-the-podium finish will be in the men's and women's wheelchair divisions. Aaron Pike and Susannah Scaroni will be two of the fastest competitors in their respective divisions.

In the open division, Keira D’Amato and Sara Hall will headline the women's race, while Zach Panning and CJ Albertson will spearhead the challenge in the men's race.

Here is the full list of elite American athletes running in Chicago:

Women's Open Division: Keira D’Amato, Betsy Saina, Sara Hall, Emma Bates, Sara Vaughn, Susanna Sullivan, Gabi Rooker, Lindsay Flanagan, Lauren Hagans, Annie Frisbie, Jackie, Gaughan, Diane Nukuri, Makena Morley, Anne Marie Blaney, Amy Davis- Green, Aubrey Frentheway

Women's Wheelchair Division: Michelle Wheeler, Eva Houston, Hanna Dederick, Rachel Cleaver, Susannah Scaroni, Tatyana McFadden, Jenna Fesemyer, Yen Hoang

Men's Open Division: Zach Panning, Brian Shrader, CJ Albertson, Reed Fischer, Nathan Martin, Colin Mickow, Kevin Salvano, Jacob Thomson, Turner Wiley, JP Flavin, Charlie Sweeney, Ben Kendell, Shadrack Kipchirchir, Alex Maier

Men's Wheelchair Division: Aaron Pike, Daniel Romanchuk, Brian Siemann, Evan Correll, Jason Robinson, Grant Pierce

Chicago Marathon 2024: Full race day schedule

Here is the full race day schedule for the Chicago Marathon 2024:

7:20 AM: Wave 1 (Red) starts corrals close

7:20 AM: Marathon Wheelchair start (men)

7:21 AM: Marathon Wheelchair start (women)

7:23 AM: Marathon Handcycle start

7:30 AM: Wave 1 start (Elite & Corrals A, B, C, D, and E)

7:45 AM: Wave 2 (Blue) starts corrals close

8:00 AM: Wave 2 starts (Corrals F, G, H, and J)

8:10 AM: Wave 3 (Orange) starts corrals close

8:35 AM: Wave 3 start (Corrals K, L, M, and N)

9:30 AM: 27th Mile Post-Race Party begins

9:30 AM: Spectator access to Grant Park begins

9:30 AM: Goose Island and Michelob Ultra Beer sales begin

9:00 to 10:00 AM: All finishers under 5:45 pace/mile (2:30:00)

10:00 to 11:00 AM: All finishers under 7:00 pace/mile (3:03:00)

11:00 to 12:00 PM: All finishers under 8:00 pace/mile (3:30:00)

12:00 to 1:00 PM: All finishers under 9:00 pace/mile (3:55:00)

12:00 to 1:00 PM: All finishers under 10:00 pace/mile (4:20:00)

1:00 to 2:00 PM: All finishers under 11:00 pace/mile (4:50:00)

1:00 to 2:00 PM: All finishers under 12:00 pace/mile (5:15:00)

1:00 to 2:00 PM: All finishers under 13:00 pace/mile (5:40:00)

2:00 to 3:00 PM: All finishers under 14:00 pace/mile (6:05:00)

2:00 to 3:00 PM: All finishers under 15:00 pace/mile (6:35:00)

2:00 to 4:00 PM: All official finishers

3:30 PM: Goose Island and Michelob Ultra sales end

4:00 PM: Gear check closes

4:00 PM: 27th Mile Post-Race Party ends