This is the Chicago Marathon 2026 archive.
Recovery at the Chicago Marathon 2026
Updated
6 recovery sessions are happening around the Chicago Marathon 2026, October 8–13, from Altra running, Arc'teryx, Fleet Feet and more.
Thursday, 8 Oct
Saturday, 10 Oct
Sunday, 11 OctRace day
Monday, 12 Oct
Tuesday, 13 OctToday
Recovery by the numbers
- Events listed
- 6
- Brands
- 11
- Earliest start
- 7:00 AM
- Busiest day
- Saturday, Oct 10
What are recovery sessions?
Recovery sessions cover the stretching, mobility, sauna and massage slots that open around the race. Some run before it to prime the legs, most run after to unstiffen them. Sessions are short and slots go quickly on race evening.
Good to know
- When are the recovery sessions at the Chicago Marathon 2026?
- The 6 we list run across October 8–13, with the most on Saturday, Oct 10.
- How early do they start?
- The earliest start we hold is 7:00 AM. Times are shown in the event city's local timezone.
- Where do they happen?
- Across 6 venues. Each event page carries the address and a map.