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Schaumburg, IL
Sunday, May 2, 2027
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Race Dates
2027: Sunday, May 2, 2027Course Information
Profile: Mostly FlatRace Day Weather
Mean Temp.: 56°F (13°C)PR Score & Course Score
PR Score: 99.06Race Size
2026: 534 FinishersBQ Percentages
2026: 9.2%Miscellaneous Information
Pace Groups?: Yes
Race Day Temperatures |
High: 68°F (20°C) |
Race Start Conditions |
54°F (12°C) |
PR Score |
97.52 |
Course Score |
99.19 |
The Chicagoland Spring Marathon was the 139th largest marathon in the U.S. in 2025 based on the number of finishers. In 2024, it ranked as the 133rd largest marathon in the U.S..
In 2026, 9.2% of Chicagoland Spring Marathon finishers have achieved Boston Marathon qualifying times. In 2025, 8.4% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon.
Based on its percentage of Boston Qualifiers (BQs), the Chicagoland Spring Marathon ranked 178th among marathons in the U.S. in 2025 and currently ranks 113th so far in 2026. In Illinois, it ranked 7th in 2025 and 4th so far in 2026. These rankings provide a useful benchmark for comparing the Chicagoland Spring Marathon with other Boston Marathon qualifying races.
The Chicagoland Spring Marathon has a Course Score of 99.06, ranking it as the 208th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 6th fastest marathon course in Illinois.
Typical race-time temperature and humidity levels are within the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. Combined with the course profile, this gives the Chicagoland Spring Marathon a PR Score of 99.06. The PR Score ranks the Chicagoland Spring Marathon as the 153rd best marathon in the U.S. for running a Personal Record (PR) and the 5th best marathon for a PR in Illinois.
Together, these rankings provide a quick snapshot of how the Chicagoland Spring Marathon compares with other marathons in the U.S. and Illinois for speed, PR potential, Boston Marathon qualifying success, and overall participation.
Max Elevation: 733 feet (223m)
Min Elevation: 687 feet (209m)
Elevation Gain: 470 feet (143m)
Elevation Loss: 470 feet (143m)
Course updated 05/12/2026
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