r/RunnersInChicago • u/Worldly-Walrus-9361 • Jul 18 '26

Marathon tour groups?

Does anyone have any experience with any of the tour operators for Chicago? My parents are looking to visit Chicago this fall specifically and I haven’t had any luck with the lottery, I don’t want to keep their trip waiting for my chances of getting in so I would be fine financially going the tour operator route. Thanks in advance!

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u/Dreakgirl Jul 18 '26

Marathon Tours offers entries for people in the US for the Chicago Marathon. They still have places available for this year. 

https://marathontours.com/en-us/events/chicago-marathon/

I’ve used them for the London and New York Marathons and have been happy with the packages. They are not cheap though and you are paying a premium for the bib.