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This is the Chicago Marathon 2026 archive.

Shakeout Runs at the Chicago Marathon 2026

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53 shakeout runs are happening around the Chicago Marathon 2026, October 3–10, from Fleet Feet, Shokz, Adidas and more.

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Saturday, 3 Oct

Sunday, 4 Oct

Thursday, 8 Oct

Friday, 9 Oct

Saturday, 10 Oct

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Shakeout Runs by the numbers

Events listed
53
Brands
87
Earliest start
7:00 AM
Busiest day
Saturday, Oct 10

What are shakeout runs?

A shakeout run is the easy pre-race jog that loosens the legs and burns off nerves. Brands and run clubs host them all weekend, usually early, usually free and almost always finishing at a coffee stop. Turn up in whatever you plan to race in and keep the pace conversational.

Good to know

When are the shakeout runs at the Chicago Marathon 2026?
The 53 we list run across October 3–10, 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 48 venues. Each event page carries the address and a map.