Following a successful Bank of America Chicago Marathon, event organizers, announced an extension of a media partnership with NBCUniversal Local Chicago (NBC 5 Chicago / WMAQ and Telemundo Chicago / WSNS). The multi-year agreement will continue the stations’ role as the official English and Spanish television broadcast partners for the Bank of America Chicago Distance Series events through 2028. NBC 5 Chicago has been a media partner of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon for the past 18 years. Telemundo Chicago joined the event as a media partner in 2017.
As the official television broadcast partners for the series, NBC 5 Chicago and Telemundo Chicago will feature pre-marathon programming, training tips, runner profiles, and extensive live race day coverage for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon across the stations’ linear and digital platforms. In addition to televising and streaming the Chicago Marathon, NBC 5 and Telemundo Chicago will deliver coverage of the Shamrock Shuffle in March and Chicago 13.1 in June, on its mobile apps and digital platforms.
“We’re thrilled to announce our continued partnership with NBC 5 Chicago and Telemundo Chicago as the official English and Spanish-language broadcasts for our Bank of America Chicago Distance Series events,” said Executive Race Director Carey Pinkowski. “The teams at NBC 5 Chicago and Telemundo Chicago capture the spirit of our events, from the world-class professional races at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, to inspiring human interest stories that come from our local Chicago running community.”
“We are truly honored to continue our longstanding partnership with the Bank of America Chicago Distance Series,” said Kevin Cross, President and General Manager, NBCUniversal Local Chicago. “For nearly two decades, our collaboration has allowed us to showcase the very best of Chicago—from elite athletic achievement to the powerful personal stories that unite our communities. Our teams at NBC 5 and Telemundo Chicago are passionate about capturing these moments and sharing them with viewers across our region and beyond. We look forward to bringing even more unforgettable moments in the years to come.”
The Bank of America Chicago Marathon is a member of the Abbott World Marathon Majors and is held annually on the second Sunday in October. The 2026 event will air on NBC 5 Chicago, Telemundo Chicago, and TeleXitos on Sunday, October 11. Race day coverage features play-by-play action of the professional race from expert analysts, as well as course updates and inspiring stories from NBC 5 and Telemundo Chicago anchors and reporters embedded across various neighborhoods along the course.
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