Overview
- Live broadcast coverage started Sunday, October 11, 2026, with TV windows scheduled from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Central Time and digital streaming available on broadcaster platforms until 3:00 p.m. Central Time.
- The elite men’s and women’s races are set to start at 7:30 a.m. Central, with wheelchair and handcycle divisions beginning slightly earlier and the first mass wave due at 7:35 a.m.
- English coverage is on NBC 5 Chicago while Spanish coverage is on Telemundo Chicago and TeleXitos, and both broadcasters offer official streams via NBCChicago.com and TelemundoChicago.com.
- Signal availability and free access vary by market and provider, so viewers should check local channel listings and sign in to broadcaster apps if required.
- The race app and official website provide live runner tracking, an interactive course map and final verified results, and international start-time conversions list 8:30 a.m. Eastern, 5:30 a.m. Pacific and 2:30 p.m. in Madrid for the elite start.