International sports marketing agency Sportfive has extended its long-standing global media partnership with the Chicago Marathon through 2028.
Under the renewed agreement, Sportfive will continue to serve as the marathon’s international media rights partner and world feed producer, overseeing the creation, production, and distribution of the event's international live coverage.
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The extension builds on a relationship established in 2015.
Current global broadcasters of the Chicago Marathon include ESPN throughout Central America, South America, and the Caribbean; Eurosport across Europe and the Indian Subcontinent; SMG in China; SuperSport in Sub-Saharan Africa; and FloSports in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom.
The domestic race broadcast is produced in Chicago and carried locally by WMAQ, the city’s NBC affiliate.
Carey Pinkowski, Chicago Marathon executive race director, said: “We're excited to continue our longstanding partnership with Sportfive as our international media rights partner and world feed producer.
“Their world-class production and global distribution expertise have allowed us year after year to bring the excitement of the Chicago Marathon to fans and viewers from around the world.”
Adam Schneider, head of US media at Sportfive, added: “We are proud to continue our longstanding partnership with one of the most prestigious marathons in the world.
“Through world-class broadcast production and international media distribution, we remain committed to delivering the energy, drama, and inspiration of race day in Chicago to audiences around the globe."
The 2026 edition of the Chicago Marathon will take place on October 11. The event is title-sponsored by Bank of America, a role it has held since 2007.
